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  • 15 MILLION ADVENTURERS STRONG — ANIIMO SAILS INTO SEASON 1 PART 2: DEPARTURE WITH THE WIND

    15 MILLION ADVENTURERS STRONG — ANIIMO SAILS INTO SEASON 1 PART 2: DEPARTURE WITH THE WIND

    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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  • Half a Million Strong — Fatekeeper Smashes 500,000 Sales Milestone… While Still in Early Access

    Half a Million Strong — Fatekeeper Smashes 500,000 Sales Milestone… While Still in Early Access

    You don’t usually see numbers like this before version 1.0 drops. Developer Paraglacial and publisher THQ Nordic have confirmed today that their action-RPG Fatekeeper has officially crossed 500,000 copies sold — and the game is still in Early Access. Launched back in June 2026 on Steam, this swords-and-sorcery standout has carved out an enormous audience in just months, powered by word of mouth, glowing player feedback, and a rock-solid foundation that keeps getting better.

    What Is Fatekeeper?

    Built by a 13-strong team at indie studio Paraglacial and published under the THQ Nordic banner, Fatekeeper blends fluid, reactive melee combat with devastating magical abilities — all wrapped in a system designed to let you play your way. Whether you favour heavy blades and plate armour, lightning-fast strikes and precision, or raw elemental power that shatters the battlefield, the game supports genuinely distinct, viable builds that evolve as you uncover new gear.

    At a glance:

    • Reactive melee combat — timing, positioning, and weapon choice matter as much as raw stats
    • Spell-sword synergy — weave magic into combos, augment strikes with elements, or lean entirely into sorcery
    • Flexible progression — no locked classes; grow your character through what you equip and how you fight
    • Loot to master — discover hundreds of weapons, armours, and artefacts that don’t just boost numbers but fundamentally change how you play
    • Challenging encounters — enemies demand adaptation; patterns, weaknesses, and approaches shift across every region

    The Milestone — Why 500K Means Something Special

    Hitting half a million sales before full launch is rare. It speaks to something deeper than marketing hype: players are voting with their wallets to support a game that is growing alongside them. The team has explicitly credited the community — every review, every piece of feedback, every shared build — with shaping the journey so far. Priced at €9.99 / $9.99, Fatekeeper has also made itself accessible, turning affordability into one of its greatest strengths.

    Steam community reaction has been swift and warm: “Absolutely deserved,” “Patience will be rewarded — it delivers well in Early Access,” and “You already have enough support to finish strong” are typical of the sentiment flooding in across discussions.

    What’s Next? The Road to 1.0

    The big number is a milestone, not a finish line. Paraglacial continues expanding the world, refining balance, and adding fresh content — all while keeping dialogue open with the player base that got it here. Every update tightens combat, broadens build options, and deepens the adventure. The message from the team is clear: this is just the beginning.

    For anyone waiting to dive in — or holding off until later — there has never been a better time. With half a million fellow travellers already on board, Fatekeeper is shaping up to be one of the success stories of the year.

    Join the Journey

    Fatekeeper is available right now in Early Access via Steam for £8.50 / $9.99 / €9.99. Wishlist, jump in, and help forge the game as it grows. Your feedback won’t just shape your experience — it’ll shape the final release.

    More Info: Fatekeeper

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