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Animula Nook game development and release plans

Overview

LilliLandia Games, a studio supported by Tencent Games, is developing ‘Animula Nook’, a life simulation game set in a miniature magical world called Minietopia. Following a period of high interest where pre-registrations surpassed 10 million, the studio debuted a new beta version of the title at gamescom 2026.

This beta version introduced upgrades to graphics, textures, and character animations, allowing players to explore environments such as Wupa Woods. Developers have stated that the game aims to differentiate itself from competitors like ‘Animal Crossing’ by utilizing a unique miniature perspective where players live among giant everyday objects. The title is intended for release on PC, Mac, Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 under a free-to-play model.

Entities

Animula Nook · Gamescom 2026 · Gamescom · Tencent Games · Code Chen

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Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Animula Nook aims to differentiate itself in the cozy game genre

    Animula Nook is a free-to-play cozy life-sim featuring a miniature perspective where players live among giant objects and interact with creatures called Minies.

  2. 27 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Animula Nook to debut new beta version at gamescom 2026

    LilliLandia Games will showcase a new beta version of ‘Animula Nook’ at gamescom 2026, featuring upgraded graphics and a miniature magical world with over 10 million pre-registrations.

Sources

gamezone.de · pcgames.de · pingtungtimes.com.tw · prtimes.jp · thehubnews.net · videogameszone.de