Official Animula Nook Steam header artwork.
Official media from Official Steam store media — used for visual context; factual claims still rely on the sources below.

What “next test” means right now

Tencent has described features intended for the next test, including Insoul and expanded Minie actions, social behavior and memories. That confirms development toward another test, not its date or eligibility rules.

Evidence: [1]

Registration and download

The March 2026 Alpha access and setup instructions are expired. Do not buy a test key, reuse a shared account or install a client from a third-party download page. A new guide will be published only after the developer posts current instructions.

Evidence: [2], [3]

Official actions available now

  • Use the Animula Nook official website and its registration links.
  • Wishlist or follow the Steam and PlayStation pages.
  • Treat any exact test date or active download as unconfirmed unless it appears on those first-party channels.

Evidence: [4], [5], [6]

Release Date & StatusAs of July 22, 2026, Animula Nook has no announced release date and is not publicly playable. Steam and PlayStation both show the game as unreleased. The first overseas Alpha ended on March 30, 2026, and the date and access rules for the next test have not been announced.Platforms & RegionsAnimula Nook has official Steam and PlayStation store pages. Tencent says PC, PS5 and Switch 2 versions are planned, with macOS support also planned. Xbox and global mobile versions are not confirmed. Chinese regulatory approval does not mean a China build, WeGame client or regional test is currently live.Alpha Timeline & ChangesThe first overseas PC Alpha ran for 12 days and closed on March 30, 2026 with a full data wipe. Its client, progress and setup instructions are expired. The developer has described planned work on movement, camera, building tools, performance, UI guidance and content, but those roadmap items are not verified as completed.