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Fans ofPokemonandPalworldwill definitely want to check out the new open world free-to-play gameAniimo.Aniimowas one of the big announcements at this year’sXbox Games Showcase, an event that was full of exciting reveals of games that are currently in development for PC and the Xbox family of consoles.
The Xbox Games Showcase included major reveals from huge publishers. It was announced that Obsidian Entertainment is working onGrounded 2and that the survival game will be released in early access in just one month’s time.Final Fantasy 16was shadow dropped for Xbox, and it was confirmed thatFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeis making its way to the platform later this year. The show ended withCall of Duty: Black Ops 7being revealed to the masses. But one of the more interesting reveals was for a cute monster-catching game in the vein ofPokemonandPalworldcalledAniimo.
Launching on PC, mobile, and Xbox Series X/S in 2026,Aniimosees players collect and merge withPokemon-like creaturescalled Aniimo. Players can utilize the unique abilities of their Aniimo to explore the game world and find new Aniimo to catch. Aniimo can be used in battles, and they can even evolve.Aniimo’s “Twining” feature, which lets players merge with their creatures, is an interesting twist and should help it stand apart when compared to similar games. Those interested in the game should note thatAniimowill host a beta test later this summer for PC players.
Aniimo Trailer Has Serious Pokemon and Palworld Vibes
Out of all the newgames shown at the Xbox Games Showcase,Aniimowas by far one of the most visually-striking. The trailer, created using a blend of in-game footage and cinematics, showed off a variety of the Aniimo that players will be able to catch in the game, as well as their evolved forms. Merging the creatures lets players take direct control of them in the open world, and it seems like it will be a lot of fun figuring out which Aniimo to use for each situation.
Of course, there is some concern that Nintendo may go afterAniimolike it didPalworld.Nintendo patents have forcedPalworldto changesome its gameplay mechanics, and time will tell if a similar fate will befallAniimo. Time will tell, but in the meantime, what’s been shown ofAniimoso far looks very impressive.
