Animula Nook is confirmed for PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), macOS, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. No release date has been announced for any of them, and no mobile version has been confirmed. This page tracks every platform detail LilliLandia Games and Tencent Games have actually stated.
Confirmed platforms
| Platform | Status | Storefront |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Windows) | ✅ Confirmed | Steam, Epic Games Store |
| Mac (macOS) | ✅ Confirmed | Mac App Store |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | ✅ Confirmed | eShop (listing not live yet) |
| PlayStation 5 | ✅ Confirmed | PS Store (listing not live yet) |
| Xbox Series X|S | ❌ Not announced | — |
| Mobile (iOS / Android) | ❌ Not announced | — |
| Nintendo Switch (original) | ❌ Not announced | — |
PC (Windows)
Animula Nook is confirmed for PC on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. The Steam page is live and accepting wishlists, and it was the only platform used for the March 2026 alpha test. The store listing states Windows 10 64-bit or later.
Mac
macOS support was confirmed at Tencent SPARK 2026, with a Mac App Store release announced. No launch date for the Mac version has been given, and the team has confirmed at least one more test phase before it goes live. Full details are in our SPARK 2026 recap.
Nintendo Switch 2
Animula Nook is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, making it one of the earliest cozy life sims announced for Nintendo’s new console. Only Switch 2 has been named — there has been no announcement of an original Switch version.
PlayStation 5
PS5 support is confirmed. This matters for players outside the Nintendo ecosystem, since the closest comparison point in the genre, Animal Crossing, has never left Nintendo hardware.
Can you play Animula Nook right now?
No. Animula Nook has not launched on any platform, in any region. The only public build so far was the Early Alpha Playtest, which ran on Steam (PC) from 19 to 30 March 2026 — invitation-only, with in-game purchases disabled and all progress wiped when the servers closed.
There is no live global version and no live commercial version in China. If a site tells you that you can download and play it today, that information is out of date. The next step is another test phase, which the team has confirmed but not dated.
Does Animula Nook have cross-play?
The Steam store page lists “Cross-Platform Multiplayer” among the game’s features, and in the alpha-test FAQ the team said cross-platform progress syncing is in development. Beyond that, no detailed cross-play breakdown has been published — there is no confirmation of which platforms will connect to which, or whether cross-play will be available at launch on every platform.
If you are planning to play with friends on other systems, treat cross-play as likely but not yet fully specified.
Controller support
The March 2026 alpha was keyboard and mouse only — the team stated at the time that controller support was not yet in, but was planned. Console releases on Switch 2 and PS5 will obviously use a controller, and PC controller support is expected to follow.
Is Animula Nook coming to mobile?
A mobile version has not been officially confirmed. Every announced platform is PC or console, and no mobile system requirements have been published. Tencent’s mobile-heavy portfolio makes a mobile release plausible eventually, but treat it as unconfirmed.
PC system requirements at a glance
The recommended specs published for the March 2026 alpha were Windows 10 64-bit or later, an Intel Core i5 (11th gen) or Ryzen 5 5000-series CPU, 16 GB RAM, an RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT-class GPU, DirectX 12, and 20 GB of storage with an SSD recommended.
→ Full breakdown, including minimum specs, in our Animula Nook system requirements guide.
How to wishlist on each platform
Wishlisting is currently the only way to guarantee you are notified when a date is announced.
Steam (PC)
- Visit the Animula Nook Steam page
- Log in to your Steam account (or create a free one)
- Click Add to Wishlist — Steam emails you when the game releases
Epic Games Store (PC)
- Open the Epic Games Store client or the Epic website
- Search for Animula Nook
- Click Add to Wishlist on the game’s page
Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5
Neither the Switch 2 eShop listing nor the PS Store listing has gone live yet. Once they do, you will be able to search for Animula Nook in the store on your console and add it to your wishlist there.
Stay updated
Platform and cross-play details are still being filled in. This page is updated whenever an official announcement changes something.
- Wishlist on Steam to lock in your notification
- Track every confirmed detail on our release date tracker
- No gift codes exist yet — our codes page explains how redemption will work and lists the first codes when they appear
FAQ
What platforms is Animula Nook on?
Animula Nook is confirmed for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, macOS, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. No release date has been announced for any of them.
Is Animula Nook coming to Xbox?
An Xbox version has not been announced. The only platforms LilliLandia Games and Tencent have confirmed are PC (Steam and Epic), Mac, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
Is Animula Nook coming to mobile?
A mobile version has not been officially confirmed. Every announced platform so far is PC or console, and no mobile system requirements have been published.
Does Animula Nook have cross-play?
The Steam store page lists Cross-Platform Multiplayer among the game’s features, and the team has said cross-platform progress syncing is in development. A detailed cross-play breakdown has not been published yet.
Does Animula Nook support controllers?
Controller support is planned, but the March 2026 PC alpha test was keyboard-and-mouse only. Console versions on Switch 2 and PS5 will naturally use a controller.
Can you play Animula Nook on Nintendo Switch?
Only Nintendo Switch 2 has been confirmed. An original Nintendo Switch version has not been announced.
Last updated: July 29, 2026
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