
Aniimo
The creatures work. The shop asks a lot.
40 hours · PC launch build
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PC launch build; still playing at review time. Monthly pass, battle pass and additional purchases disclosed.
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over the hill: full release, 14 October 2026 (Steam PC). Scenic off-road exploration, alone or with friends.
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The creatures work. The shop asks a lot.
40 hours · PC launch build
PC launch build; still playing at review time. Monthly pass, battle pass and additional purchases disclosed.

Is it worth coming back in 2026?
60 hours · co-op PvE · campaign twice
Co-op PvE and campaign reviewed; 20 hours with mods. No PvP tested.

A squad that makes positioning count.
30 hours · campaign & side missions
A written single-player campaign. No New Game Plus at launch; the maximum roster size was not independently confirmed.
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2027 · EXACT DATE TBAD&D: Long Rest TavernYour inn. Someone else’s adventure.Windows PC · Full release plannedDate source ↗
NOVEMBER 2026World of Warcraft: ForeverBack to Azeroth. A different beginning.Windows / Mac · Full launchDetails & sources ↗
RELEASE TBAHonkai: Nexus AnimaMeet your Anima. Build your team.PC / iOS / Android · Release TBADetails & sources ↗
GLOBAL RELEASE TBARoco KingdomCreatures, classes and a home in Carosia.PC / consoles / mobile · Global launchDetails & sources ↗Keep reading · keep playing
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