Aniimo Nominated for PlayStation Blog's Best New PS5 Game

Aniimo 'Play for Free Now' banner by Pawprint Studio (established by FunPlus): a pink-haired girl sits with a group of colorful Aniimo creatures, including a nine-tailed fox and witch-hatted spirit, on a grassy cliff overlooking the sea. Platform icons for PS5, Xbox, Windows, Steam, Epic Store, App Store, and Google Play below.

Aniimo Nominated for PlayStation Blog’s Best New PS5 Game

FunPlus’s cozy creature-collecting adventure joins PlayStation Blog’s monthly fan vote for best new PS5 release

Cast your vote for Aniimo in PlayStation Blog’s Players’ Choice poll before voting closes

Great news for Aniimo fans!

Our cozy creature-collecting adventure has been nominated as one of the best new PS5 games of September 2026 in PlayStation Blog’s Players’ Choice poll!

Every month, PlayStation Blog opens a fan vote asking one simple question: if you could only recommend one new release from the past month to a friend, which would it be?

Aniimo has made the list for September, alongside a strong field of new PS5 releases, and now it’s up to players to decide who takes the crown.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Aniimo since launch, and to the PlayStation Blog community for including us in this month’s poll. Every vote is appreciated!

👉 Vote for Aniimo now on PlayStation Blog!

How to vote

Voting is open now on PlayStation Blog, and it only takes a minute:

Head to the Players’ Choice poll on PlayStation Blog
Find Aniimo in the list of nominees
Cast your vote

Results will be tallied once the poll closes, with the winner announced on PlayStation’s social channels and PlayStation Blog.

👉 Vote for Aniimo now on PlayStation Blog!

If you’ve already fallen for Aniimo’s world, this is your chance to help spread the word. And if you haven’t tried it yet, there’s no better time to see what the buzz is about.

Once again, thank you so much to all Aniimo fans and supporters, and to every new player about to start exploring Idyll!

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About Aniimo

Aniimo is a free-to-play, creature-catching open-world RPG where players explore the world of Idyll, collecting and merging with magical Aniimo creatures through the unique Twining mechanic. Players will explore uncharted landscapes, solve ancient mysteries, and master dynamic gameplay in a journey of discovery.

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About Pawprint Studio

Pawprint Studio is a development studio and publishing label backed by FunPlus, focused on building cross-platform new IP that will push the boundaries of graphics and technology.

Its first announced project is a free-to-play open-world RPG called Aniimo.

Please visit https://pawprintstudio.com/ to find out more.

About FunPlus

FunPlus is a global creator of interactive entertainment experiences powered by creative innovation and cutting-edge technology. Founded in 2010, FunPlus has grown to become one of the largest privately held gaming companies with a robust portfolio of established titles comprising original IP such as Guns of Glory, King of Avalon, State of Survival, Tiles Survive!, and major entertainment collaborations such as DC: Dark Legion and Foundation: Galactic Frontier.

FunPlus invests in high-potential teams pushing the boundaries of original IP to craft pioneering cross–platform experiences that capture new audiences in today’s competitive market. These include Pawprint Studio and their first project, Aniimo, and Studio Ellipsis, the boutique studio behind Nightholme and home to the company’s IP development team.

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