Free-to-play, creature-catching open-world RPG Aniimo has officially surpassed 15 million players worldwide following its global launch on September 16, developer Pawprint Studio announced today.
The major player milestone coincides with the launch of Aniimo’s Season 1 Part 2 content update, titled “Departure with the Wind: Part 2,” which goes live today and runs through December 9, 2026.
Uncharted Territory: The Whisperwake Isles
Today’s update opens the shores of the Whisperwake Isles, a vast new map boasting four distinct areas:
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Crescent Bay
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Rosy Mirelands
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Wildwater Gorge
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Cloudreach Falls
Pathfinders can explore unique ecosystems, uncover hidden secrets, and dive into brand-new storylines across these uncharted lands.
Massive Expansion to the Aniimo Roster
The update brings 51 new Aniimo to collect and master, including 32 original species, 13 special forms, 19 evolutions, 9 variations, and 10 rare Prismana Aniimo.
| Category | Featured Aniimo Highlights |
| New Species | Bubbeep, Saws, Prawnch, Sugarfish |
| Whisperwake Exclusives | Prismana Gachapus, Prismana Whirlbite, Prismana Sugartini, Prismana Jabster, Prismana Royalby, Prismana Glameep |
| Community Creation | Jaguaraun — The winner of the inaugural Aniimo Co-Dev Contest |
| Season-Exclusive Prismana | Hypnyto (the game’s first cat-like Aniimo, available via Companion Handbook) and Ekrim (earned via Seasonal Achievements) |
Halloween Celebrations & New PvP Features
To celebrate the autumn season, Aniimo is introducing a spooktacular lineup of events and features:
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Halloween Events: Pathfinders can take part in the Night Parade and Magical Night events, packed with new challenges, activities, and seasonal rewards.
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Seasonal Housing: The Home system is launching a Halloween-themed season featuring spooky home layouts and limited-time recipes.
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Friendly Sparring (PvP): A brand-new 1v1 Duel feature allowing players to challenge friends and test their battle strategies in real time.
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Fresh Cosmetics: Weekly fashion releases and themed outfits will offer expanded customization options for Pathfinders.
“Reaching 15 million players in such a short window is an incredible testament to our community,” the update highlights. “Departure with the Wind: Part 2 is built to give Pathfinders even more to explore, battle, and create together.”
The Departure with the Wind: Part 2 update is available to download today for all Aniimo players across supported platforms.