What changed for players

The recap confirms that the first Alpha is closed. It does not announce a release date or the schedule for another test.

Guides reviewed against this update

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.Next Test & RegistrationA next Animula Nook test is planned, but its date, regions, platforms and access rules have not been announced. You cannot use the closed Alpha client or its old keys to play now. The safe actions are to use the official website, wishlist the verified store pages and wait for a first-party test notice.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.

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