Aniimo’s mobile release went live worldwide on September 23, 2026, bringing the creature-collecting RPG to iOS and Android for free, just a week after its PC and console launch. If you’ve been playing on Steam or PS5 and wondering whether your progress carries over to your phone, the short answer is yes — Aniimo mobile supports full cross-progression.
What happened
Pawprint Studio, the development label backed by FunPlus, opened pre-downloads on September 22 and flipped the switch on the mobile version the next day. Rollout followed the usual staggered pattern: Americas players got in first around 10 PM Eastern on the 22nd, Europe followed early morning on the 23rd, and Asia-Pacific rounded it out at 10 AM (UTC+8) the same day.
Aniimo first launched on PC and consoles on September 16, so mobile is arriving as a fast follow rather than a simultaneous release. That’s a smart move — it let the studio patch early bugs from the PC crowd before opening the door to a much bigger mobile audience. The game is a free-to-play, open-world creature collector set in a world called Idyll, where you capture and battle around 200 different Aniimo and can “Twine” with them to borrow their abilities mid-fight. There’s also a social side: decorating, gardening, crafting, and multiplayer worlds that hold up to three players.
Why it matters
Creature collectors live or die on mobile. Pokémon GO proved the format works on phones, and plenty of PC/console games have tried and failed to make that jump feel native rather than tacked-on. Aniimo going free-to-play on mobile with actual cross-progression — not a stripped-down companion app, but the real game, on a platform Vulkan 1.1-capable Android phones and recent iPhones can run at 60 FPS — is a bigger bet than most studios make. If you liked the PC version and don’t want to be tied to a desk, this is the version that lets you keep playing on the bus.
It also puts Aniimo in direct competition with the mobile-native gacha and monster-catching games that already dominate app store charts. Whether it can hold onto players once the free-to-play monetization kicks in past the honeymoon window is the real test, and that usually shows up a few weeks after launch, not on day one.
How to get it
Aniimo mobile is a free download on the App Store and Google Play. Pawprint Studio recommends at least 18 GB of free storage and a stable Wi-Fi connection for the initial install, since the asset package is large for a mobile title. Android devices need Vulkan 1.1 driver support to run it, so very old or budget phones may not be compatible — check your device specs before downloading if you’re on older hardware. Players who took part in earlier beta tests can claim rewards through the in-game Test Reward Redemption page, including Aniimo eggs tied to the “Bonded Promise” beta event.
If you’re just getting started, we’ve got a beginner guide with 10 tips before you start, and if you’re hunting for freebies, check our running list of Aniimo codes for extra rewards.
FAQ
Is Aniimo mobile free to play?
Yes. The mobile version is completely free to download on iOS and Android, with no upfront cost.
Does Aniimo mobile support cross-progression with PC and console?
Yes. Progress carries over between mobile, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), and console (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S), so you can pick up on your phone where you left off on a bigger screen.
Are you switching over to Aniimo mobile, or sticking with PC/console? Let us know in the comments.
Source(s): Aniimo official announcement, Mobi.gg, FunPlus
