‘Lilliputian world’ fantasy life simulation game Animula Nook announced for PS5, Switch 2, and PC

Tencent Games and its studio, LilliLandia Games, have revealed *Animula Nook*, a life simulation game with a fantasy setting in a tiny world. Players will be able to experience the game on PlayStation 5, the new Switch 2 console, PC (through Steam and the Epic Games Store), and Mac. The game doesn’t have a release date yet.

Here is an overview of the game, via Tencent Games:

About

Animula Nook is a charming fantasy game where you live a little life in a tiny world. It’s designed to be a relaxing and creative experience, filled with delightful characters and a world you can really interact with.

Taking inspiration from charming modern cartoons, *Animula Nook* turns ordinary objects into magical worlds. Players shrink down to explore a giant’s home, where coffee mugs become towering structures and bookshelves stretch out like landscapes. You can wander and interact with these oversized everyday items, build a cozy home, gather things like raindrops and wind for crafting, and grow plants in flowerpots.

Animula Nook is a game where players can explore, build, and make friends. It also lets you connect with family and friends online to share what you’ve created and how you’re playing.

Key Features

Discover a Tiny Yet Immense World – Venture into vibrant landscapes hidden in plain sight. Explore lush, resource-packed houseplant forests, delve into the mysterious depths of a forgotten well, and navigate other awe-inspiring (and sometimes perilous) corners of your home. Every expedition is an adventure, whether you are unearthing rare materials or meeting a new friend.
Collect Beyond the Ordinary – In this tiny world, sunlight, raindrops, gentle breezes—even forgotten scents—become precious materials waiting to be discovered. Coins, buttons, and other small wonders are scattered throughout the land—each one not just a resource, but a lost treasure waiting for a new purpose.
Build With Everyday Objects – Milk cartons become charming houses, teacups turn into bustling cafes, and spice jars transform into tiny, glowing shops. Use the objects around you to build, decorate, and customize a miniature haven with unique furniture and personal touches. Start on your desk, then expand your creations across windowsills, cabinets, or even inside a vibrant, living vivarium.
Befriend the World’s Tiny Folk – This miniature world is full of life. Meet a delightful cast of residents, from tiny humanoids to whimsical beings you’ve never seen before. Exchange gifts, create memories, and watch as your bonds deepen over time. As you grow closer, their stories will unfold in more personal and surprising ways. With enough care, you might even convince them to move in—just be sure to build them a space they’ll love.
Define Yourself in Every Detail – Customize your character, express yourself creatively, and make the world truly yours. With an endless assortment of outfits, accessories, furniture, and tools, everything you create is a reflection of you.
Convenient Creative Tools – Bring your ideas to life with intuitive tools that make creativity effortless. Sketch blueprints for builds, dismantle objects into modular components, and see your imagination come to life with ease.

Check out the announcement trailer and initial gameplay video below. You can also find the first screenshots in the gallery.