New Title 'Aniimo' with Palworld Vibes Opens Beta Test Recruitment

gamemeca Ⅰ Lee Woo Min 2026.06.08 13:24 UTC+9

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Pawprint Studio has unveiled new gameplay footage for its open-world monster-catching RPG, Aniimo, at Summer Game Fest and Future Games Show, while simultaneously launching global beta test recruitment. The game invites players to explore the fantasy continent of Adel, featuring an open-world theme park that blends natural ecosystems with urban lifestyles and a unique 'Twine' system for creature interaction.

애니모 스크린샷(사진제공: 파우프린트 스튜디오) — ▲ Image of the Aniimo beta test recruitment (Image Sourse: Pawprint Studios)

Look, let's be honest, the monster-taming market is crowded, but Pawprint Studios is throwing its hat in the ring with Aniimo, an open-world RPG that just dropped new gameplay footage at Summer Game Fest and Future Games Show. Better yet, they've officially kicked off recruitment for their global beta test.

In Aniimo, you step into the boots of an adventurer traversing the fantasy realm of the Eidel continent. The studio describes it as an 'open-world theme park' that blends everything from untamed nature to urban living. Its core hook, the 'Twine' system, promises a bit of variety—letting you battle, fuse, inherit unique skills, or even experience the world from the perspective of an Aniimo.

The latest trailer gives us our first look at Astra, a new futuristic city map drenched in neon and high-tech flair, designed to serve as the primary hub for players to hang out and socialise.

Combat is handled in real-time. You can choose to play as an adventurer commanding your team from the back in 'Go!' mode, or switch to 'Command' mode, where you use Twine to physically transform into your Aniimo and get your hands dirty in the thick of the action.

Recruitment for the beta opened on the 7th for both PC and mobile platforms. The test build will feature over 200 Aniimo to capture, each with behaviours tailored to their specific ecology. Pawprint is also running an official creator programme for streamers and content creators, dangling the carrot of guaranteed test access and exclusive rewards for those who make the cut.

Aniimo is currently slated for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and mobile, with cross-play support confirmed. Best of luck out there.

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Lee Woo Min, Reporter

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New Title 'Aniimo' with Palworld Vibes Opens Beta Test Recruitment