What to Expect at the Aniimo Launch

Here is the honest version: Aniimo has a solid confirmed floor of 88 numbered Aniimo, all documented on the official index, across its named regions. Two more, the special starters Lunara and Helion, are widely reported by the community but are not yet in any official FunPlus source, so treat the roster as 88 confirmed (90 if the specials hold). Beyond that sits a long list of things FunPlus has not committed to. Plan around what is locked in, not the rest.

Target window: Q3 2026 (a window, not a date). Every fact here is sourced from official communications only.

The Short Version

What is actually locked in (Start here) : Officially documented so far: 88 numbered Aniimo across 15 named regions. The two special starters (Lunara, Helion) are community-reported, not officially confirmed. Everything beyond that is unconfirmed. Treat it as such.
Cost at launch : Free-to-play. You can start at launch without buying anything.
When : FunPlus targets Q3 2026, a window, not a confirmed day.
Biggest unknown : Exact launch day within Q3 2026 is still not confirmed. Do not plan around it.

Confirmed Launch Content

What is officially documented for the launch build.

88 numbered Aniimo : documented on the official Aniimo Index. The roster may still grow before launch. This is a floor, not the final count.
15 named regions : Mistwoods, Argent Strait, Beast Fang Ridge, Berylline Causeway and more, with a 16th, Island of Peace, added in CB2. (Not every region name has an official-channel confirmation yet; we flag the unconfirmed ones on the map.)
Game terms already documented : factions, systems, currencies and named places appear across official reveals, even before launch.

Monetization Model

How it is funded : Aniimo is free-to-play with in-app purchases listed on its store pages. The detailed monetization model has not been disclosed publicly. No announced gacha pity or pull rates as of June 2026; cosmetic shops (including a blind-box store in Astra) have been shown in beta builds.

Not Yet Confirmed at Launch

Common questions FunPlus has not publicly answered. Anyone stating these as fact is guessing.

The 2 “special starters” (Lunara, Helion) : widely reported by the community, but not in any official FunPlus source we can find. The confirmed roster is 88; it reaches 90 only if the specials hold.
Exact launch day within Q3 2026 : No official statement yet.
Detailed monetization model (in-app purchases listed; no rates disclosed) : No official statement yet.
PvP cross-progression details : No official statement yet.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Taking leaks and hype as launch fact : Only the officially confirmed content above is reliable. Datamines and rumours frequently change before launch.
Expecting the full roster on day one : Announced characters are a floor. Line-up, banners and content cadence at launch are not fully confirmed.
Planning around a fixed launch day : Q3 2026 is a target window; the exact day is unconfirmed.

FAQ: Quick Answers

When does Aniimo launch? : FunPlus targets Q3 2026; exact day unconfirmed.
Is Aniimo free at launch? : Yes, free-to-play.
How many Aniimo at launch? : 88 numbered are officially documented; 2 more (the special starters Lunara and Helion) are community-reported, not confirmed. So 88 confirmed, 90 if the specials hold, and more may be added.
What platforms at launch? : Confirmed: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC (Steam), PC (Epic Games Store), PC (Microsoft Store), iOS and Android.
Does beta progress carry over? : FunPlus has not confirmed save migration; pre-launch tests typically wipe.
What should I do before launch? : Pre-register if it is open, and ignore unconfirmed leaks. Only what is officially stated is reliable this early.

Do This Next

How to download Aniimo : Pre-registration steps and confirmed platforms. → /guides/how-to-download/
How to access the Aniimo beta : Confirmed test phases and sign-up channels. → /guides/beta-access/
What is Aniimo? Complete overview : Systems, roster, and what the game actually is. → /guides/what-is/