Pawprint Studio has announced that Aniimo — the free-to-play creature-catching open-world RPG — has officially surpassed 15 million players worldwide since its global launch on September 16. The milestone lands perfectly timed to the launch of Season 1 Part 2: Departure with the Wind, live today and running through December 9, 2026.
A Growing World for Every Pathfinder
The numbers speak for themselves: in just over six weeks, millions of players have set out to explore, catch, befriend, and adventure alongside the mysterious creatures known as Aniimo — building a vibrant community united by curiosity and discovery.
“To welcome 15 million Pathfinders so quickly is something we could only dream of. Every catch, every shared moment, every new friend made in this world drives us to make Aniimo even better.”
— Pawprint Studio
What’s New — Whisperwake Isles Await
Departure with the Wind: Part 2 brings the game’s first major expansion — and it’s packed from shore to horizon:
Whisperwake Isles — Four New Regions to Explore
Voyage to an uncharted archipelago bursting with life:
- Crescent Bay — Bubble-flecked coastlines and gentle tides
- Rosy Mirelands — Vibrant wetlands teeming with rare finds
- Wildwater Gorge — Swift currents and rocky rapids reward sure-footed exploration
- Cloudreach Falls — Towering cascades where sky and water meet
Each zone hosts its own unique ecosystems, secrets, and hidden resting places.
51 Brand-New Aniimo
Your collection is about to grow substantially:
- 32 entirely new species — including Bubbeep, Saws, Prawnch, and Sugarfish
- 13 new special forms, 19 evolutions, and 9 variations
- 10 dazzling Prismana-form Aniimo exclusive to the isles — rare, radiant, and highly sought after
Level Cap Raised & Fresh Challenges
- Level cap increased to 70 — grow stronger alongside your team
- 4v4 real-time battles — coordinated strategy meets thrilling action
- New PvP Mode: Aniimo Egg Heist — three teams fight to secure a single Legendary Extra-Large Egg; hold your connection, claim the prize, and hatch something extraordinary
- Expanded Holo-Training & Holo-Co-op — better rewards and deeper teamwork
Welcome Rewards for All
New and returning adventurers both get treated:
- Choose your own Prismana-form Aniimo upon reaching Grade I Wayfarer
- Limited login rewards — outfits, avatar frames, Aniipod Ultras, Glimmer, and a Perfect Egg
- 4 free outfits through story quests and Homeland milestones
- Catch new Aniimo ? fill the Aniilog ? unlock exclusive accessories
Polished for Every Platform
- Balance refinements across combat and abilities
- Improved controller support + console visual enhancements (PSSR, Variable Rate Shading)
- Synchronised daily vendors, weather adjustments, and smoother Home management
- Free attribute resets for certain affected Aniimo following balance updates
Your Journey Continues — Begin Today
Season 1 Part 2 is live right now across all platforms Aniimo calls home. Whether you’re among the 15 million who’ve already fallen in love with the world, or you’re ready to step onto the path for the very first time — the wind has shifted, and new horizons are calling.
The Whisperwake Isles are waiting. Will you answer?
Find out more here: Aniimo
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