Aniimo on Xbox

Is Aniimo on Xbox?

Yes. Aniimo launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC on September 16, 2026, and it is available right now. It is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG from Pawprint Studio, set on the continent of Idyll.

The Xbox version carries the Optimized for Xbox Series X|S badge and supports Xbox Play Anywhere, which means one purchase covers both the console and the Xbox PC version. Since the game is free, that mostly matters for your progress and account rather than your wallet.

How much does Aniimo cost on Xbox?

It is free. The Microsoft Store lists Aniimo at $0, and no purchase is required to download the game or play through its content. There is a paid bundle in the store, but the base game is free-to-play, not a demo or a trial.

If you are coming from a premium creature-collector, the model is the one you would expect from a free-to-play release: no upfront price, and any paid items sit on top of a complete free game.

How to download Aniimo on Xbox

1. Turn on your Xbox Series X|S and sign in.
2. Open the Microsoft Store app and search for Aniimo, or open the Aniimo store page in a browser while signed in to the same account.
3. Select Get — it is a free download, so there is no checkout.
4. Let it install, then launch it from your library.

You can also install it remotely from the Xbox app or the web store, and it will queue on your console the next time it is on.

Is Aniimo on Xbox Game Pass?

Aniimo is not a Game Pass day-one title — it does not need to be, because it is already free for every Xbox player. Game Pass adds two separate things instead:

• Cloud playable. The Microsoft Store lists Aniimo as a cloud playable game included with Game Pass Essential, Premium and Ultimate, so subscribers can stream it instead of installing it.
• An exclusive monthly reward pack. Game Pass members could claim a Game Pass reward pack from launch onward, which is the main reason to care about your subscription status in this game.

If you do not have Game Pass, you lose nothing from the game itself — only the cloud option and the monthly pack.

Xbox Series X vs Series S: how Aniimo runs

Both consoles run Aniimo, and the game is optimized for the pair. Measured performance comes from community tests rather than an official spec sheet, so treat the numbers below as a guide:

• Xbox Series X — community captures report a Performance Mode around 1440p running between 30 and 60 fps, and a Graphics Mode targeting 2160p at 30 fps.
• Xbox Series S — reports are mixed. One early review noted performance hiccups on Series S alongside audio issues, while other players describe it as stable in normal play. Heavy combat and busy areas are where the difference shows up most.

If you are choosing between the two, the game is fully playable on Series S. Just do not expect Series X-level image quality on the cheaper console.

Can I play Aniimo on Xbox One?

No. Aniimo is a current-generation release — Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC only. The Microsoft Store listing does not include Xbox One, and the game is badged for Series X|S optimization rather than backward compatibility.

Crossplay: Xbox with PS5, PC and mobile

Aniimo supports cross-platform multiplayer, and the Xbox Store lists Xbox cross-platform multiplayer among its features. You can play with friends on PS5, PC and mobile, and the game's PVEVP mode, Egg Heist, is built around three-player teams.

Cross-progression works by linking your account. Link your email to the Aniimo service and your progress is meant to follow you across platforms, so you can start on Xbox and continue on mobile. Worth knowing: some players have reported that PS5 and PC progress did not share cleanly, so link your account before you put serious hours into one platform.

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Aniimo on Xbox — FAQ