Aniimo reveals new trailer at the Tokyo Games Show

Coming in 2026, the new cross-platform game focuses on creature-collecting, open world exploration, and a brand-new perspective-shifting mechanic known as ‘Twining’

During today’s Xbox Tokyo Game Show Broadcast, Kingsglory and Pawprint Studio shared a new trailer for Aniimo, the free-to-play, open-world creature-catching action RPG launching in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and mobile.

The new trailer shows off a variety of the game’s namesake, Aniimo—creatures who inhabit the world of Idyll and can accompany players on their journeys as Pathfinders.

As players encounter Aniimo throughout the world, they will discover that Aniimo behave differently when faced with new environments and weather; can be peaceful, provocative, or protective; live in groups or roam by themselves; and other distinguishing factors and behaviors.

A number of Aniimo took the stage in today’s fresh look at the game to give players an idea of the type of interactions these colorful creatures may have with their environment, as well as with other Aniimo:

Stellarys – An evolution of Celestis that can only occur on rainy days, Stellarys uses water to defend and attack, and travels alone across Idyll, in stark contrast to Celestis. Because a Celestis that is already owned by a Pathfinder will no longer evolve into Stellarys when in rainy weather, players who want to add a Stellarys to their roster must find and capture one in the wild.
Helgon and Helmut – Helgons can exploit Helmuts’ weaknesses in the wild, provoking them to evolve in one of two ways. Most often, Helmut will evolve into Rookguard, which gives them the ability to transform into a metal sphere, thus protecting themselves from Helgon. However, in some rare cases, the bravest Helmuts may instead evolve into Pawney, allowing them to challenge Infregon, the Helgon’s family boss.

These interactions and evolutions offer just a sneak peek at the variety on display among the Aniimo, with plenty more for Pathfinders to discover when they explore Idyll for themselves. Players eager to get their hands on Aniimo can pre-register at www.aniimo.com for all the latest updates and a chance to be included in upcoming beta tests.

In addition, Pathfinders have the chance to leave their mark on the game forever by participating in a brand new contest to design an Aniimo, with the winning creation appearing in the game.

More details can be found on Aniimo community channels: X, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord.

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Notable quotes from media outlets:

“Pokémon has competition in newly announced creature collector Aniimo” —Pocket Tactics
“Not to mention that, obviously, the creatures are adorable, and I’m drawn in by the promise of Aniimos having cute interactions with each other.” —Pocket Tactics
“Frankly, it deserves all the attention it is getting at such prestigious events, as it looks set to be the next massive open-world creature collector we’ve all been hoping for.” —ScreenRant
“…at least from what we’ve seen thus far, it appears to be an extremely promising adaptation of Pokémon’s central themes, style, and gameplay ideas.” —ScreenRant

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About Kingsglory

Kingsglory is a new publishing label established by FunPlus, focused on investing in innovative studios building IP for cross-platform games that push the boundaries of graphics and technology. Its first game, Aniimo, developed by Pawprint Studio, is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world ARPG slated for release in 2026.

Please visit kingsglorygames.com to find out more.

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