{"rewrite":{"id":"r_c586e0edd1fee4318102650e","clusterId":"c_7abb058b76b36713c3ed64a4","slug":"free-to-play-monster-collecting-rpg-aniimo-sets-closed-beta-for-july-9","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Free-To-Play Monster-Collecting RPG Aniimo Sets Closed Beta for July 9","summary":"Pawprint Interactive Entertainment announced that the closed beta test for the open-world monster-collecting RPG Aniimo will run on July 9 on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android. Applications close July 5. The game features a Link system that lets players transform into the creatures they befriend, with cross-play across all planned platforms.","whyItMatters":"The Link transformation mechanic distinguishes Aniimo from other monster-collecting RPGs by letting players explore and fight in creature form, and the cross-play free-to-play model targets a broad multiplatform audience.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe closed beta test for Aniimo, a free-to-play open-world monster-collecting RPG from Singapore-based Pawprint Interactive Entertainment, will take place on July 9. Applications for participants are open until July 5. The beta will be available on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAniimo is set on the Idyl Continent, where players befriend creatures called Aniimo and use a Link function to transform into them. The latest gameplay trailer shows a jellyfish-like Aniimo attacking with bubbles and another using lightning, suggesting varied combat styles. The full release will support PC via Steam and Epic Game Store, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile platforms, all with cross-play.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Aniimo, a free-to-play open-world monster-collecting RPG, holds a closed beta on July 9. Players can transform into the creatures they befriend. Applications close July 5.","twitterPost":"Aniimo, a free-to-play open-world monster-collecting RPG, will hold a closed beta on July 9. Players can transform into the creatures they befriend. Applications close July 5.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Pawprint Interactive Entertainment announced a closed beta test for Aniimo on July 9. The free-to-play RPG lets players transform into the monsters they collect. Applications are open until July 5.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260625u\",\"title\":\"Free-to-play open-world monster-collecting RPG 'Aniimo' to hold closed beta test on July 9; participant applications open until July 5. Transform into cute monsters 'Aniimo' to enjoy exploration and combat.\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4307,"outputTokens":559,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782551548,"createdAt":"2026-06-27T09:07:14.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-27T09:10:24.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T09:10:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_7abb058b76b36713c3ed64a4","canonicalTitle":"基本プレイ無料のオープンワールドモンスター収集RPG『アニモ』7月9日にクローズドベータテストを実施。参加者の応募は7月5日まで。かわいいモンスター「アニモ」に変身して探索や戦闘が楽しめる","representativeArticleId":"a_33884456f67f8aa7a029b42b","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Animo\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-25T02:30:16.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-25T02:30:16.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T09:10:24.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260625u","title":"基本プレイ無料のオープンワールドモンスター収集RPG『アニモ』7月9日にクローズドベータテストを実施。参加者の応募は7月5日まで。かわいいモンスター「アニモ」に変身して探索や戦闘が楽しめる"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Animo"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The closed beta test for Aniimo runs on July 9 on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android.","Applications for the closed beta close on July 5.","Aniimo is a free-to-play open-world monster-collecting RPG from Singapore-based Pawprint Interactive Entertainment.","The game features a Link system that lets players transform into the creatures they befriend.","The full release will support PC via Steam and Epic Game Store, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile platforms with cross-play."]}