Aniimo Surpasses 15 Million Players Worldwide as First Major Update Arrives with Season 1 Part 2

Season 1 Part 2, Departure with the Wind, runs from October 29 to December 9, 2026

Aniimo’s first major update brings 51 new Aniimo, a new map, and Halloween events

 

Pawprint Studio today announced that free-to-play, creature-catching open-world RPG Aniimo has surpassed 15 million players since its global launch on September 16. The milestone arrives alongside Aniimo’s first major content update, Season 1 Part 2: Departure with the Wind, which begins today and runs through December 9, 2026.

 

Aniimo‘s Season 1 Part 2: Departure with the Wind

Players can dive into brand new content now, including:

New Map and Storylines:

  • Whisperwake Isles: Four new areas, Crescent Bay, Rosy Mirelands, Wildwater Gorge, and Cloudreach Falls, are opening their shores to exploration!
  • Discover new environments and unique ecosystems, uncover fresh secrets, and embark on exciting adventures across these uncharted lands.

 

New Aniimo:

  • The collection expands with 51 new Aniimo, 32 of which are brand new Aniimo species, along with 13 new special forms, 19 evolutions, 9 variations, and 10 new Prismana Aniimo.
  • These include:
    • New Aniimo Bubbeep, Saws, Prawnch and Sugarfish
    • Exclusive Aniimo from the Whisperwake Isles ecosystem include Prismana Gachapus, Prismana Whirlbite, Prismana Sugartini, Prismana Jabster, Prismana Royalby, and Prismana Glameep.
    • The very first community-created Aniimo, Jaguaraun, created as part of the first Aniimo Co-Dev Contest.
    • Season-exclusive Prismana Aniimo include the first cat-like Aniimo Hypnyto, available via the Companion Handbook, and Ekrim, obtained via Seasonal Achievements.

 

Events:

  • A Spooktacular Halloween Adventure! Pathfinders can celebrate Halloween with the Night Parade and Magical Night events, new activities, fresh challenges, and plenty of rewards.
  • The Home system will launch a new Halloween-themed season, featuring seasonal home layouts and recipes
  • Players are also invited to try the new PvP feature Friendly Sparring, which allows Pathfinders to challenge each other to 1v1 Duels and showcase their battle skills.

Customization:

  • Fresh themed outfits and weekly fashion releases will allow Pathfinders to enjoy new aesthetics and fresh cosmetics.

 


Remember! Season 1 Part 2, Departure with the Wind, runs from October 29 to December 9, 2026

 


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Available on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Also mobile!


 

FunPlus Aniimo ‘15 Million Players Worldwide’ thank-you graphic: a large blue and green long-necked Aniimo creature with lily pad-like features stands by a misty waterfall in a sunny, rainbow-lit grassy landscape. Text reads ‘15 million players! Thank you!’ with the Aniimo logo below

 

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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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