Pawprint Studio's cross-platform open-world monster-taming RPG, Aniimo, has officially launched globally today for PC and consoles. The mobile version drops on August 23, with a Mac version planned for a later date.

Aniimo blends the creature-collection thrills of discovering and catching mystical beings with multiplayer and open-world exploration. Crucially, the twine system allows players to literally merge with Aniimo for a distinct experience. You can fuse directly with Aniimo to unleash unique abilities, navigating uncharted territories and booting up ancient gadgets to interact with the environment.

The launch version lets you roam a seamless open-world freely, carrying your progress smoothly across PC, consoles, and mobile. Across regions with shifting weather and ecosystems, you can track down and collect over 200 Aniimo variations in different forms and rarities. Thanks to multiplayer features, events, and bonding mechanics, the developers clearly want these creatures to feel like companions rather than mere combat tools.

A fresh promotional video dropped alongside the launch, showing off various Aniimo and sprawling open-world vistas. Another clip focuses on Iriste: Eilairi, a key story character encountered early to mid-adventure. With a fairytale-inspired art style and striking shifts in colour, the developers managed to carve out a distinct visual identity that shines in 2D just as well as 3D.

Following the closed beta, the team implemented a barrage of improvements based on player feedback. New Aniimo and fresh variants of fan favorites have been added, alongside beefed-up lifestyle and multiplayer features. Housing interactions got an upgrade, and social systems like party building, teleportation, and follow modes received some love. The egg heist mode gains new eggs and a punishing chaos mode to crank up co-op thrills. During launch week, a rate-up event for Seolhwi will run to tickle your collector itch.

From October 2 to October 20, a collaboration themed around 'Gotcha! My Burger-meong' kicks off across No Brand Burger locations nationwide. Expect limited set menus like the Tanmeongmeong Pack and Shy Dal Pack, plus merch, with cards featuring an exclusive game profile frame and goodies bundled into set purchases. On top of that, a special offline event runs at the Hongdae No Brand Burger store from October 2 to October 6 to give fans a cheeky day out.

The development team at Pawprint Studio stated, "We are thrilled to finally bring Aniimo to players worldwide after a long stretch in the oven. We hope you will explore the vast continent of Adel, meet diverse Aniimo, bond with them, and experience the unique joy of growing together."