How Long Will Aniimo’s Betas Run Before Full Release?
Aniimo’s betas are short, focused tests, and everything we’ve seen so far points to multiple limited runs leading into the 2026 launch rather than one long, continuous beta.
The first closed beta in 2025 ran for just under a week. According to the official “Join Aniimo’s Beta” guide, pre-download opened on July 1, 2025 at 10:00 (UTC‑4), and the beta itself ran from July 4, 10:00 to July 10, 23:59 (UTC‑4), with the team explicitly calling it a “limited access, non‑charging, data‑wipe beta” on PC. On social media, the same test was described as “The Closed Beta will run for at least 7 days and may be extended by a few days,” hinting that the devs were open to small extensions if needed.
The second major test, the global “Paws Up” Second Closed Beta, began on January 23, 2026, after a short delay to fix a story‑blocking bug. While the official announcement doesn’t list a firm end date, partner write‑ups and routing tools describe CBT2 as a “major milestone” rather than a permanent test, implying another limited window focused on new regions, the Egg Heist mode, and expanded platforms.
Known Aniimo Beta Durations and Windows
| Beta Phase | Dates / Window | Approx. Length | Source / Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Beta 1 (PC) | July 4, 2025 – July 10, 2025, 23:59 (UTC‑4) | ~7 days (with possible short extension) | https://www.aniimo.com/m/newslist/detail/zrtgyh0v |
| Promo note (CB1) | “Will run for at least 7 days and may be extended” | Short, extendable test | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLHlpaWoplE/ |
| Closed Beta 2 (CBT2) | Starts January 23, 2026 (UTC+8), global limited test | Multi‑day, limited run (no official end date given yet) | https://www.aniimo.com/m/newslist/detail/100005 |
| CBT2 description | “Second Closed Beta… a massive step forward from previous tests” | Milestone test before open beta | https://www.lagofast.com/en/blog/aniimo-release-date/ |
How Many Betas Before Full Release?
Current info and partner coverage outline a testing roadmap of at least three major phases: Closed Beta 1, Closed Beta 2, and a likely Open Beta before the final 2026 launch. The LagoFast breakdown explicitly lists “Closed Beta 1 → Closed Beta 2 (current) → Open Beta → full 2026 launch,” framing CBT2 as a bridge to a broader stress test where “the game will be accessible to most players to stress‑test the servers before the final 2026 launch.” FunPlus’ “Second Close Beta Test Announcement” also calls CBT2 “just the beginning,” emphasizing that the game is “heading toward launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and mobile” with community feedback shaping the next steps.
That structure lines up with typical live‑service ARPG development: short, data‑wipe closed betas to tune systems like Twining and Egg Heist, followed by an open beta that runs a bit longer to test servers and cross‑platform matchmaking at scale.
How Long Will Betas Run Before Full Release?
Putting it together, here’s what you can reasonably expect:
- Individual betas: around one to two weeks each, with the possibility of a few days’ extension, based on the July 2025 test and the way CBT2 is framed as a time‑boxed “Paws Up” event.
- Number of key betas: at least three major waves (Closed Beta 1, Closed Beta 2, and an anticipated Open Beta), all before the 2026 launch.
- Total pre‑launch testing window: from the first closed beta in early July 2025 through at least one more large‑scale beta in 2026, meaning well over a year of staggered testing before full release.
Because there’s still no exact launch date, you should treat every announced beta as a limited‑time event that will end, your progress will be wiped, and servers will go dark again until the next phase. If you want maximum time with Aniimo before launch, plan to jump into each test window as it’s announced and keep an eye on the official site and social feeds for any extensions or extra waves.
