Sony Reveals Release Date for Aniimo - a Pokémon Competitor Launching Before GTA VI

The free-to-play Aniimo, dubbed a potential Pokémon competitor, will be released on September 16, 2026.

Aniimo is a free-to-play game with a focus on story and co-op, set to release on PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and smartphones.

Sony is actively promoting the project and offering pre-orders for Aniimo on the PlayStation Store. The company took a similar approach with another Chinese free-to-play game, NTE.

The PS Store has revealed Aniimo's release date. The project will launch on September 16, 2026, which is before GTA VI.

Starter packs are also available, but the game can be played without any investment.

Aniimo has received positive feedback during beta testing. Some players claimed that the game has the potential to "destroy" Nintendo's Pokémon. How justified these expectations are will become clear in September.