Aniimo Release Date and Launch Times by Server

Aniimo launched on PC and console on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8), with regional servers opening at staggered local times and the mobile version following a week later on September 23, 2026.

This page lists the exact dates and times from Pawprint Studio's own announcements, along with what opened before launch so you can tell what you can still claim.

Aniimo Release Dates at a Glance

The mobile date comes from the official global launch announcement and was repeated in the developer letter published on September 3, 2026, which states the game launches worldwide on PC, console, and Xbox cloud gaming on September 16 with mobile arriving September 23.

Server Opening Times by Region

The launch was simultaneous across regions, but it fell on different calendar dates depending on where you live.

That is why some pages list September 15 and others September 16. Both are correct: 02:00 UTC on September 16 is still the evening of September 15 in the UTC-4 time zone.

Steam separately displays a September 15, 2026 release date on the Aniimo store page, which reflects the storefront's own date handling rather than a different launch. The regional server schedule above is the official one.

What Happened Before Launch

If you are catching up after the fact, these are the pre-launch milestones:

• August 13, 2026 — PlayStation 5 and Xbox pre-orders opened at 5:00 (UTC+8).
• August 26, 2026 — Global launch dates announced at Gamescom, alongside the Time to Aniimo pre-launch web event.
• September 14, 2026 — PC and console pre-download opened at 10:00 (UTC+8).
• September 16, 2026 — Servers opened.

The Time to Aniimo web event ran from August 26 to September 3, 2026 for players on the English, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese pages, with a limited-edition profile card background delivered at launch as long as the event email matched the one used for your first character.

Platforms Available at Launch

Aniimo is free to play, and no PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass subscription is required to play, purchase, or claim pre-order rewards.

Storage and Pre-Download Notes

If you still have a client from a beta test, it cannot be reused. Uninstall the old build and install the current launcher and client.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Aniimo come out? Aniimo launched on PC and console on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8). The mobile version followed on September 23, 2026.

Why does Steam say September 15? The Steam store page lists September 15, 2026, which is the same launch moment expressed in a different time zone. The Aniimo-America server opened on September 15 at 22:00 UTC-4.

Is Aniimo out on mobile? The mobile release date is September 23, 2026, one week after PC and console, with pre-registration open on both app stores.

Can I still pre-download the game? Pre-download has passed, but the game is live, so new players download and install normally.

Is Aniimo free? Yes. It is a free-to-play title on every platform, with optional pre-order packs, Battle Passes, and a premium currency.

Where are the official launch times published? The official Aniimo pre-download and launch announcement lists both server times and pre-download details, and the global launch dates post confirms the September 16 and September 23 dates.