The creature-capture genre is having a moment, and Aniimo is shaping up to be one of the most-watched entries in the space. Pawprint Studio's title has already pulled in over 15 million pre-registrations worldwide, and the next closed beta is almost here. If you signed up and are waiting on your invite, here's exactly what you need to know about timing.
When does the Aniimo closed beta start?
The Aniimo Closed Beta begins on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Pawprint Studio has not confirmed an exact start time as of writing, but the studio has specified the launch is happening in the CST time zone (UTC+8). That means players in regions west of that zone could technically see servers open on July 8 depending on local time.
Sign-ups for the beta closed on July 5, and invitations to selected players should start going out around that same date. The full start time details are expected to be shared once the invite wave begins, so keep an eye on official Pawprint Studio channels after July 5.
Beta invite confirmation screen
When does the Aniimo closed beta end?
No official end date has been announced yet, and that appears to be intentional. Looking at the previous closed beta as a reference point, it ran from January 23 to February 8, 2026, a window of roughly 16 days. A similar duration this time around seems reasonable, though nothing is confirmed.
The last beta's end date was only announced two days before servers closed, so do not expect much lead time. Pawprint Studio seems to prefer keeping the window flexible rather than locking in a hard stop date upfront.
What platforms is the beta available on?
The Aniimo Closed Beta is available across three platforms: PC, iOS, and Android. That cross-platform availability is worth noting for puzzle games and creature-capture titles in this space, since mobile access tends to drive a significant chunk of player engagement during testing phases.
What should you do before the beta starts?
If you already signed up, the main thing to do now is wait for your invitation email. Once that arrives, you should have the confirmed start time alongside it. Make sure notifications are on for whatever email address you used to register.
For players who missed the sign-up window, the beta is closed to new registrations as of July 5. The full launch of Aniimo remains the next opportunity to get hands-on with the game.
Combat system in Aniimo beta
For more on Pawprint Studio's creature-capture title, the full Aniimo guide collection covers everything from sign-up steps to gameplay breakdowns as new information becomes available.