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Aniimo accounts, servers and crossplay explained

Aniimo runs on one Aniimo account that can carry a character across devices. PC and mobile officially share the same save data, so signing into mobile with your PC account continues that exact character. Consoles work differently: PS5 and Xbox each show a one time prompt to link an existing Aniimo account, and picking wrong there starts a second, separate account. Crossplay, cross-progression and store entitlements solve three different problems, so match the same Aniimo login, platform account and server before you create another character.

BeginnerGetting startedBy AniimoVerse16 min read2,725 reads
3service regions1Aniimo account to protectSep 16PC and console launchSep 23mobile launch
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The short answer before you choose a platform

  • Crossplay

    Players on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, iOS and Android are intended to share multiplayer activities.

    Friends still need characters in the same service region before they can find and invite one another.

  • Cross-progression

    PC and mobile officially share the same save data, so signing into mobile with your PC account continues that exact character.

    PS5, Xbox, Steam and Epic go through the one time console or platform account link instead. Complete that prompt correctly the first time, since players have reported landing on a new character when it is skipped or mismatched.

  • Account linking

    A platform profile authorizes its storefront, while the Aniimo game account identifies the character and progress you mean to keep.

    Signing into the wrong game account or creating a new character first can leave two separate profiles to untangle.

  • Server region

    America, Europe and APAC are separate service regions.

    The same account can have characters on multiple servers, but no confirmed transfer moves an existing character between them.

  • Store entitlement

    A pre-order or platform bonus begins on the storefront account that bought or earned it.

    Use that storefront build first, then sign into the intended Aniimo account and region before claiming.

What each account feature does at launch
Crossplay is not cross-progression: Crossplay lets two platforms enter the same activity. Cross-progression lets one person continue the same character on another device. A game can support one before every account-linking path for the other is ready, so confirm the character name, server and account identifier whenever you add a platform.
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Every platform Aniimo runs on

Aniimo runs on more storefronts and services than the launch week headlines cover. Confirm what each platform needs before you install.

Aniimo platform availability
PlatformWhat you needNotes
SteamA Steam accountFree to play. Achievements and cloud saves run through Steam.
Epic Games StoreAn Epic Games accountListed for cross platform multiplayer with Steam, PS5 and Xbox.
Official PC launcherAn Aniimo account, no storefront neededThe standalone Windows client from the official site.
PlayStation 5A PlayStation Network accountServer region follows the account used to sign in.
Xbox Series X|SAn Xbox or Microsoft accountCarries the Xbox Play Anywhere badge and is included with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium and Ultimate.
Xbox handheld devicesThe same Xbox or Microsoft accountListed as optimized for handhelds on the official Xbox store page.
NVIDIA GeForce NOWA GeForce NOW membership plus a PC storefront accountStreams Aniimo to a PC, SHIELD TV, Chromebook or Amazon Firestick without a local install.
iOS and AndroidAn Aniimo account, from September 23Shares the same save data as the PC version.
Play Anywhere and Game Pass cover PC and Xbox specifically: Carrying progress onto PlayStation, Epic, Steam or the official launcher still depends on the account link steps in this guide rather than the Xbox badges alone.
A Pathfinder and several Aniimo companions cross the same open field together under a bright sky
One account, one world, however many platforms you sign in from.
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Who can play together through crossplay

The launch lineup covers the official PC client and PC storefront versions, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox cloud gaming, iOS and Android. Steam, Epic and Xbox storefronts label Aniimo for cross-platform multiplayer, and Pawprint positions the game as a shared PC, console and mobile service. Platform is therefore not the main party boundary. Server region is.

  • Named in a launch bullet
  • Covered by the general cross-platform statement
PlatformPlatformPCPlayStation 5XboxMobile
PC-YesYesYes
PlayStation 5Yes-YesYes
XboxYesYes-Yes
MobileYesYesYes-
Which platforms can play together at launch
Different regions do not play together: Do not plan around it. Create or use characters on the same service region before trying friend search, invitations or matchmaking together.

Once the accounts can see each other, the multiplayer and co-op guide explains host-owned story progress, open-world catches, party slots and the three duo Sanctums. Those session rules are separate from platform crossplay.

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How cross-progression and account linking should work

Treat the Aniimo login as the center of the account and each Steam, Epic, Microsoft, PlayStation, Apple or Google profile as a connected channel. The official launch announcement confirms PC and mobile share the same data, so an existing PC character continues on mobile under the same login. Console and other PC storefronts link through a separate one time prompt instead of an automatic sync. Launch rewards use the same-account model too: the pre-launch web event sends its reward when the event email matches the email used to create the first launch character.

If a second platform does not continue your character: Some players have signed into a second platform and reached character creation instead of their existing save. Stop before finishing a new character and confirm you used the exact same Aniimo login and email on both devices. For a failed Steam or console link, follow the official platform relinking support steps below.
  1. 1Choose the account you will keep

    Use the email or login method tied to pre-registration, the pre-launch web event and any eligible beta keepsake. Write down the exact sign-in method, not only the display name.

  2. 2Create the first character once

    Pick the server where your regular party will play and finish character creation on that account. Record the character name, account ID and server shown in-game.

  3. 3Link from the intended platform profile

    Sign into the correct Steam, Epic, Microsoft, PlayStation, Apple or Google profile, then choose the existing-account path. Do not choose Create Account merely because the second device presents it first.

  4. 4Verify before playing

    The same character, server, roster and currency balances should appear. If the client opens character creation instead, stop before making a second profile and use in-game Support.

  5. 5Test with a low-risk action

    Claim ordinary mail or change one harmless setting, close the client, and confirm the result appears on the other device before buying currency or claiming a one-time entitlement.

The Steam beta limitation was test-specific: Steam beta keys could not share test data with the other beta clients. The notice repeatedly limited that rule to the Steam test, and every beta server was wiped after July 25. It is useful history, not proof that Steam launch progress will remain isolated. Final Steam linking still deserves a check before a purchase or one-time reward claim.
A heavy iron keyring on a lamplit workbench with six differently cut keys threaded on it, its clasp open, and a seventh key lying loose beside it
Treat the Aniimo login as the center and every storefront profile as a channel hung on the same ring.

Cross-progression carries the account state, not a promise that every platform storefront treats paid currency, subscriptions or exclusive cosmetics identically. Check the item description and linking screen before assuming a purchase made through one store can be bought, refunded or re-claimed through another.

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How to request help with a failed Steam or console link

Pawprint's September 30 Dev Dispatch gives a dedicated Support ticket route for failed Steam, PSN or Xbox account links. Submit the request privately to official Customer Support with the identifiers below.

  1. 1Open official Customer Support

    Log in to the Customer Support page, then open Quick Support Links and choose Account Issues.

  2. 2Choose both relinking categories

    Select Steam Relink (PSN/Xbox) for both the second-level category and the third-level category.

  3. 3Submit the identifiers privately

    Fill in the ticket with the platform ID, contacting account details and account to unlink listed below. Keep the contacting UID separate from the UID to unlink.

Keep the contacting account and the unlink target distinct in the Support ticket.
Ticket fieldWhat to provide
Platform ID to unlinkThe platform identifier, such as the Steam ID to unlink.
Contacting UIDThe UID of the account you are using to contact Support.
Email linked to the contacting UIDThe email linked to that contacting account.
UID to unlinkThe UID of the Aniimo account you want the platform unlinked from.
Platform linked to the UID to unlinkThe platform currently linked to that target UID.
Keep account details inside official Support: Send these identifiers only through the official Support ticket, not a public forum or comment. Never include a password, verification code or recovery code.
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Link a beta test account without losing it

Aniimo separates the account you sign in with from the character it holds, and the official beta reward notice sets out four cases for making the two match. Pick the case that fits before you change anything in Settings.

Match your beta test email to your launch account
You still sign in with email
Log in with your beta test email
You use a third party login and have no character yet
Link the beta email before creating a character
You use a third party login and can accept losing your character
Swap emails in Settings, then relink
You cannot afford to lose the character, or you tested through Steam
Contact Customer Support
Beta reward linking, case by case
  • Case 1, the standard path: sign in with the exact email address you used for the tests. Enter it manually, request a verification code and log in with that code instead of a third party button.
  • Case 2, third party login with no character yet: after logging in, open Login Screen, then Account Center, then Account Management, then Email, and link your beta test email there.
  • Case 3, third party login with a character you can afford to lose: in Settings, open Account, link an unrelated email under Mailbox, unlink the third party account, log out, then log in again with your beta test email.
  • Case 4, go straight to Customer Support: use this path if you already have a character you cannot afford to lose, if you tested through Steam and received rewards, or if the steps above do not resolve it.
New players keep a first login option: From September 23, a new player signing in with a third party login can link an email during that very first login. The option only exists on that first login, so pick the account you want to keep before you continue past it.
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How to claim an Xbox pre-order on PC

You do not need an Xbox console for the Microsoft version. Aniimo is listed for both PC and Xbox Series X|S and carries the Xbox Play Anywhere badge. Microsoft says Play Anywhere content includes game add-ons, season passes, consumables and in-game unlocks across Xbox console and the Xbox PC app.

  1. 1Buy with the Microsoft account you will use

    Complete the digital pre-order in the Microsoft Store or Xbox app on Windows and keep the receipt. Confirm Aniimo and the correct pack appear in that account order history.

  2. 2Install the Xbox PC version

    Open the Xbox app on Windows and install Aniimo from that Microsoft account library. The Steam, Epic and standalone PC clients do not establish the Microsoft Store entitlement.

  3. 3Use your established Aniimo login

    Sign into the game account and server that should keep the reward. If the client offers a new character instead of the expected one, stop before claiming anything.

  4. 4Claim and verify in-game

    Open the pack or mail only after the correct character is visible. Photograph the reward screen and keep the order number until the item also appears wherever you plan to play next.

Play Anywhere answers the PC entitlement question: It directly covers Microsoft PC and Xbox console. Carrying the claimed cosmetic from the Xbox PC build into Steam, Epic, PlayStation or mobile also depends on Aniimo cross-progression and the item's platform rules, so verify that second step in the live account before treating it as guaranteed.
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Which server region should you pick

  • You live in North, Central or South America, or your established group plays there.

    Aniimo-America. Use your group over geography if regular co-op matters more than the lowest possible latency.

  • You live in Europe, Africa or a nearby area and do not already have a group elsewhere.

    Aniimo-Europe. Choose the closest stable region for responsive combat and matchmaking.

  • You live in Asia-Pacific or your established group plays there.

    Aniimo-APAC. Some notices shorten this region to AP, so match the server by label rather than by wording.

The three Aniimo service regions

If you mostly play solo, choose the nearest region. If you have a fixed friend group, agree on one region before anyone creates a main character. A slightly higher ping is usually less disruptive than splitting a long-term group across separate character databases.

Region choice does not change the open-world route itself. The Aniimo beginner guide and controls and settings guide remain useful on every server, while event schedules and maintenance windows may be displayed in different time zones. Track your own resets against the reset timers tool once you have picked a region.

The region you pick also sets your reset clock. Aniimo-America runs on UTC-4, Aniimo-Europe on UTC+0 and Aniimo-APAC on UTC+8, and each offset is fixed: none of the three follows daylight saving, so a 04:00 daily reset lands at the same wall-clock hour on your server all year. Season Part boundaries are the one exception, because they fall on a single global instant that every region reaches at its own local time.

Platform trophies and in-game Badges are two separate lists, and which one you can earn depends on the platform you play on rather than the region you picked. The achievement and trophy roadmap sets out both lists and what each entry asks for.

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Can you change region later

The account model allows characters on more than one server. Pawprint's beta keepsake FAQ even explained what happens when one account has characters on multiple live servers. That does not mean the same character moves between those servers.

Yesseparate characterSwitch serverUse the same login and select another available server, then expect a separate character and progression state there.
Noregion transferMove a characterThere is no region transfer. A character, its roster, purchases and Homeland stay on the server where they were made.
Do not plan on itparty boundaryPlay across regionsKeep friends on the same region; invitations and matchmaking stop at the region boundary.
Choose before spending: Do not buy currency, open a one-time pack or assign an event reward to a temporary server while testing where friends will play. Resolve the main region before committing resources.
Three identical locked filing cabinets in a row in a stone records hall, each with one full drawer open, and an empty porter's trolley parked between them with no rail reaching any of them
A character, its roster, purchases and Homeland stay on the server where they were made.
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How platform entitlements and account rewards differ

  • Website pre-registration or Time to Aniimo reward

    Platform accountThe email used for the eventEnter here first
    Aniimo accountThe first launch character
    Held by
    The email used for the event and the first launch character.
    How to claim
    Use the matching email when creating that first character, then check in-game delivery.
  • Xbox digital pre-order pack

    Platform accountThe purchasing Microsoft accountEnter here first
    Aniimo accountThe Aniimo account selected in the Xbox PC or console build
    Held by
    The purchasing Microsoft account plus the Aniimo account selected in the Xbox PC or console build.
    How to claim
    Launch through Xbox first and claim on the intended character and server.
  • PlayStation pre-order pack

    Platform accountThe purchasing PlayStation Network accountEnter here first
    Aniimo accountThe Aniimo account used on PS5
    Held by
    The purchasing PlayStation Network account plus the Aniimo account used on PS5.
    How to claim
    Claim through PS5 first. Xbox Play Anywhere does not apply to PlayStation purchases.
  • Beta sealed Aniimo or keepsake

    Aniimo accountThe exact game account
    Platform accountThe channel used during that test
    Held by
    The exact game account and channel used during that test.
    How to claim
    Follow the event page and choose the receiving live character if the account has several servers.
  • Paid currency or subscription

    Platform accountThe store that processed the transaction
    Aniimo accountThe live character receiving it
    Held by
    The store that processed the transaction and the live character receiving it.
    How to claim
    Read the live purchase screen before assuming the balance is spendable on every platform.
Use the source of the reward to decide how to claim it

Pre-registration rewards, active gift codes and console packs are different systems. The Aniimo codes and rewards page tracks what is free, what is platform-specific and what has an expiry window.

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Secure your account

  1. 1Protect the email first

    Use a unique email password and enable two-step verification with the email provider. Email verification codes can be enough to enter a game account, so the mailbox is the most important recovery key.

  2. 2Protect every connected platform

    Turn on two-factor authentication for Steam, Epic, Microsoft, PlayStation, Apple and Google accounts you may connect. Review signed-in devices and remove sessions you do not recognize.

  3. 3Save the account map

    Record the Aniimo email or login method, account ID, character name, server, connected platform usernames and purchase receipts in a private password manager.

  4. 4Use official entry points

    Install only from Aniimo's official site or the platform stores. Never buy beta access, account links, characters or pre-order claims from another player.

  5. 5Keep codes private

    Support, moderators and other players do not need an email verification code, password, recovery code or full receipt number. Share only the minimum account ID requested inside official Support.

Five-minute launch check: Confirm the email, platform profile and server before character creation. After creation, capture the account ID and server. After linking, confirm the old character appears. Only then claim mail, open packs or spend money.
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Frequently asked

How do I request help with a failed Steam, PSN or Xbox account link?

Log in to official Customer Support, open Quick Support Links and choose Account Issues. Select Steam Relink (PSN/Xbox) for both the second-level and third-level categories. Submit the platform ID to unlink, your contacting UID and its linked email, the UID to unlink and the platform currently linked to that UID. Keep these details private in the Support ticket.

Does Aniimo support crossplay between PC, console and mobile?

Yes. Aniimo is positioned for cross-platform multiplayer across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android. Friends should create characters in the same server region before trying to play together.

Does Aniimo have cross-progression?

Between PC and mobile, yes. The official launch announcement confirms PC and mobile share the same save data, so signing into mobile with your PC account continues that exact character. PS5, Xbox, Steam and Epic link through the separate one time console or platform prompt instead, so verify the existing character before creating or claiming anything on a second platform.

Can I claim an Xbox Aniimo pre-order pack on PC?

Yes, through the Xbox app on Windows. Aniimo is an Xbox Play Anywhere title listed for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Use the Microsoft account that bought the pack, install the Xbox PC version, then claim it on the intended Aniimo account and server.

Can I move my Aniimo character to another server region?

No character-transfer policy is confirmed. One account can hold characters on multiple servers, but choosing another region should be treated as starting separate progress until Pawprint announces a transfer service.

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