Everything you need to know about Animula Nook, answered. This page is updated as new official information becomes available — and it flags clearly when something has not been confirmed.
What is Animula Nook?
Animula Nook (粒粒的小人国) is an upcoming free-to-play cozy life simulation game developed by LilliLandia Games (银之心工作室), a studio under Tencent Games. You play as a tiny person who has shrunk down to about 5cm tall, living in a miniature world called Minietopia — built on top of an ordinary desk. You build a home, farm, craft, explore, and befriend the local inhabitants called Minies.
Has Animula Nook released yet?
No. Animula Nook has not launched on any platform, in any region. The only public build so far was an invitation-only Early Alpha Playtest on Steam that ran from 19 to 30 March 2026, after which all progress was wiped and the servers closed. A second test — the “定格” (“Ding Ge”) test — is dated 22 September 2026 on the game’s Chinese channels, with no English-language confirmation yet.
Is Animula Nook free to play?
Yes. Animula Nook is free to play. The development team has stated a player-experience-first approach to monetization, and the Steam listing notes in-app purchases. Full monetization details will be confirmed closer to launch.
When is Animula Nook releasing?
No official global release date or launch year has been confirmed. The game has been through one alpha test, and a second test is dated 22 September 2026 — though that date came from the game’s Chinese channels, with no English-language confirmation that overseas players are included. See our release date tracker for every date-related detail that is confirmed, and what remains TBA.
What platforms is Animula Nook on?
Animula Nook is officially confirmed for PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), macOS, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. Xbox and mobile (iOS / Android) versions have not been announced. See our platforms guide for cross-play, controller support and wishlisting details.
Who develops Animula Nook?
Animula Nook is developed by LilliLandia Games (银之心工作室), a studio under Tencent Games, and published by Tencent Games. It’s part of Tencent’s “SPARK” incubation initiative for fresh, original game concepts.
What are Minies?
Minies (粒粒) are the adorable original inhabitants of Minietopia. Each one has a unique personality, backstory, and friendship path. You meet them while exploring, build relationships over time, and can invite them to live alongside you in your homestead. The team has said the game is being built with around 100 Minies and 1.5 million words of dialogue; the March 2026 alpha featured nearly 50. See our characters guide.
How many races are there in Animula Nook?
Four Minie races have been announced, each with their own distinct look and lore:
- Starmates (星友足) — Human-like and friendly
- Boobos (卜卜族) — Cute and animal-like
- Insouls (因索族) — Mechanical and clockwork
- Weirca (危咔族) — Wildly imaginative designs
The team has also confirmed that further new Minie races are in development after the alpha test.
What are the Insouls?
The Insouls (因索族) are a mechanical Minie race built from clockwork and technology, revealed at Tencent SPARK 2026 — full details in our SPARK 2026 recap. Confirmed Insoul characters are Mikan and Little Guardian, and one confirmed sub-type is the Retro Minies (复古粒). No Insoul gameplay details have been published.
How many people have pre-registered for Animula Nook?
More than 10 million. LilliLandia Games announced the 10 million pre-registration milestone and unlocked the associated milestone rewards — a strong signal of demand for a game that still has no release date.
What is a Wishweaver in Animula Nook?
Wishweaver is the official term the developers use for Animula Nook players — the shrunken character you create and play as in Minietopia. You will see it throughout the team’s announcements and community posts.
Is Animula Nook like Animal Crossing?
They share a cozy, miniature-world charm, but they’re different. Animula Nook puts you in the perspective of a shrunken human on a real desk (rather than an animal villager), features around 100 Minies with deep dialogue, has optional light combat (the Dark Star Abyss), and a layered co-op system. See our full Animula Nook vs Animal Crossing comparison.
Does Animula Nook have multiplayer?
Yes. Animula Nook is confirmed to support cross-platform multiplayer, and the team has described a layered social system covering co-op exploration and casual social play like visiting friends’ homesteads. Importantly, solo players can earn all rewards — social features are optional, never required.
An optional co-op dungeon with light combat, referred to as the Dark Star Abyss (暗星深井), has been reported, but it is not detailed in the official English dev diaries. See the multiplayer guide for what is and isn’t confirmed.
What is Minietopia?
Minietopia is the miniature world where Animula Nook takes place — a desktop world where everyday objects become giant landmarks. A clock becomes an armchair, a bottle cap becomes a plate, and an ordinary desk becomes a vast world to explore and build in. The main exploration area shown so far is Wupa Woods (乌帕大森林).
Will Animula Nook be at Gamescom 2026?
Yes. The team has confirmed a booth at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, running 26–30 August 2026, in Hall 08.1, space A-051-B-050, where new Minie friends will be shown. Read our Gamescom 2026 preview.
Are there any Animula Nook gift codes?
No. The game has not launched, so no official gift codes exist yet. Any site listing “working” Animula Nook codes today is inventing them. Our codes page explains how redemption is expected to work and will list the real codes the moment they are issued.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 | Have a question not answered here? This FAQ is updated as new information is officially confirmed.
See also: What Is Animula Nook? · Beginner’s Guide · Characters · Roadmap & update system