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What to Expect at the Aniimo Launch

An honest, officially-sourced rundown of what is locked in for Aniimo's launch and what FunPlus has not yet confirmed.

By Irissia Updated 11 July 2026

Here is the honest version: Aniimo has a solid confirmed floor of 90+ numbered Aniimo and growing, catalogued in our creature database, across its named regions. On top of that sit the two special starters, Lunara and Helion, the first-party Light-type Aniimo you choose between at the very start (Lunara ranged, Helion melee). Beyond that sits a long list of things FunPlus has not committed to, and beta values may still change at launch. Plan around what is locked in, not the rest.

Target window: Q3 2026 (a window, not a date). Every fact here is sourced from official communications only.

The Short Version

  • What is actually locked in (Start here) : Confirmed so far: 90+ numbered Aniimo and growing (creature database) across 15 named regions, plus the two special starters (Lunara, Helion) you pick from at the start. Everything beyond that is unconfirmed. Treat it as such.
  • Cost at launch : Free-to-play. You can start at launch without buying anything.
  • When : FunPlus targets Q3 2026, a window, not a confirmed day.
  • Biggest unknown : Exact launch day within Q3 2026 is still not confirmed. Do not plan around it.

Confirmed Launch Content

What is officially documented for the launch build.

The in-game Aniilog showing numbered Aniimo cards, each tagged with its element icon
The confirmed floor you can actually plan around: 90+ numbered Aniimo, catalogued in the in-game Aniilog (we mirror it as the Aniilog database). The roster may still grow before launch. Official Steam screenshot, work-in-progress footage.
  • 90+ numbered Aniimo and growing : catalogued in our creature database. The roster may still grow before launch. This is a floor, not the final count.
  • 15 named regions : Mistwoods, Argent Strait, Beast Fang Ridge, Berylline Causeway and more, with a 16th, Whisperwake Isles (teased pre-beta as “Island of Peace”), added in the Global CBT. (Not every region name has an official-channel confirmation yet; we flag the unconfirmed ones on the map.)
  • Game terms already documented : factions, systems, currencies and named places appear across official reveals, even before launch.

Monetization Model

How it is funded : Aniimo is free-to-play, and executive producer Jovi Zhang has confirmed it is not a gacha game (creatures are caught, not pulled), with monetization focused on cosmetics (MMORPG.com). The exact price model is not yet detailed. Cosmetic shops (including a blind-box store in Astra) have been shown in beta builds.

Not Yet Confirmed at Launch

Common questions FunPlus has not publicly answered. Anyone stating these as fact is guessing.

  • Exact launch day within Q3 2026 : No official statement yet.
  • Detailed monetization model (in-app purchases listed; no rates disclosed) : No official statement yet.
  • PvP cross-progression details : No official statement yet.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Taking leaks and hype as launch fact : Only the officially confirmed content above is reliable. Unofficial leaks and rumours frequently change before launch.
  • Expecting the full roster on day one : Announced characters are a floor. Line-up, banners and content cadence at launch are not fully confirmed.
  • Planning around a fixed launch day : Q3 2026 is a target window; the exact day is unconfirmed.

FAQ: Quick Answers

Official Aniimo announcement art listing PlayStation 5, Xbox, Steam and Epic Games Store as platforms
Aniimo's official platform announcement: PlayStation 5, Xbox, Steam and Epic Games Store (with iOS, Android and the Microsoft Store also confirmed). Official Steam store page.
  • When does Aniimo launch? : FunPlus targets Q3 2026; exact day unconfirmed.
  • Is Aniimo free at launch? : Yes, free-to-play.
  • How many Aniimo at launch? : 90+ numbered Aniimo and growing (see the creature database), plus the two special starters (Lunara and Helion) you pick from at the start. More may be added before launch.
  • What platforms at launch? : Confirmed: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC (Steam), PC (Epic Games Store), PC (Microsoft Store), iOS and Android.
  • Does beta progress carry over? : FunPlus has not confirmed save migration; pre-launch tests typically wipe.
  • What should I do before launch? : Pre-register if it is open, and ignore unconfirmed leaks. Only what is officially stated is reliable this early.

Do This Next

  • How to download Aniimo : Pre-registration steps and confirmed platforms. → /guides/how-to-download/
  • How to access the Aniimo beta : Confirmed test phases and sign-up channels. → /guides/beta-access/
  • What is Aniimo? Complete overview : Systems, roster, and what the game actually is. → /guides/what-is/

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