Animula Nook's first-ever playtest kicks off on March 19 exclusively on PC.
LilliLandia Games, an indie studio under the umbrella of Tencent Games, has announced the first-ever alpha test for their upcoming fantasy life simulation game, Animula Nook, kicking off on March 19.
Even though the game will get a Mac, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2 release, for now, the first alpha test is exclusive to PC players, and in case you haven't signed up for it yet, you can still do so through March 15.
Head to the official website and select the 'Alpha Test Sign Up' tab. After that, follow the steps to complete your registration. Another method to win an alpha test access, along with exclusive merchandise, gift cards, and more, is via the web event, where you create your custom arrival card.
The playtest will give players an early first-look at Animula Nook’s core features, including character customisation, which allows players to customise their characters, homes, and even certain NPC elements, such as the basic introductory gameplay, the miniature town of Wuruville, the cat-like creature companion, Wupa, and the everyday activity and life in Minietopia.
Apart from that, certain areas like The Balcony will be available to players for building their homestead and farm, along with the exploration ground, Wupa Woods, and an opening area where players can collect resources like petals, spider silk, mushrooms, and bottled sunlight.
In addition to the new locations, customisation options, etc, players will also come across 50 different Mini NPCs, the original residents of Minietopia.
That said, activities like cooking, dancing, and performance will also be available in this playtest, along with an extensive list of more than 500 outfits and furniture items.
While it is the first alpha test, it aims to give players a much broader look at the customisation, exploration, and community-building systems that shape life in this tiny world.
Here's what the developers had to say about the upcoming playtest:
Since opening playtest registration in February 2026, Animula Nook has amassed over 6.3 million pre-registrations*, with the soon-to-be-public build offering players a first-look into the whimsical micro-verse hidden within their bedrooms.
This is an invitation to Minietopia, welcoming all gamers to become the first residents and take part in Animula Nook’s early Alpha,” the Animula Nook Development Team shared, “Players can explore the miniature world, create their own neighbourhoods, and help grow a vibrant in-game community as the world begins to take shape. It’s time to discover its tiny wonders and start building this little world together.
Animula Nook is scheduled for a 2026 release on PS5, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch 2, and Mac.