Aniimo controls
On PC, you move with WASD, jump with Space, dash with Shift and interact with F. Q and E are your Aniimo's two skills, and R is the Ultimate. T is the mobility skill and Y is the Chain Ultimate. Right-click enters Catch Mode, left-click throws and C Twines with your Aniimo. Ctrl switches Aniipod, and 1 to 4 swap Aniimo. On a controller, the left trigger is Catch Mode, the right trigger Twines and the bumpers are your two skills.
Keyboard and mouse
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Move | W A S D |
| Jump | Space |
| Dash | Shift |
| Interact | F |
| Climb or stop climbing | X |
| Attack, or throw in Catch Mode | Left mouse |
| Catch Mode | Right mouse |
| Skill 1 and Skill 2 | Q and E |
| Ultimate | R |
| Mobility skill | T |
| Chain Ultimate | Y |
| Lock on | Tab |
| Twine | C |
| Switch Aniipod | Ctrl |
| Switch to Aniimo 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 |
| Aniimo Combat Mode | J |
| Aniimo Party | H |
PlayStation and Xbox controllers
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Move and camera | Left stick, right stick | Left stick, right stick |
| Jump or climb | Cross | A |
| Attack or cancel a climb | Square | X |
| Dash | Circle | B |
| Interact | Triangle | Y |
| Skill 1 and Skill 2 | L1 and R1 | Left and right bumpers |
| Catch Mode | L2 | Left trigger |
| Twine | R2 | Right trigger |
| Chain Ultimate | Triangle and Circle together | Y and B together |
| Mobility skill | Square and Cross together | X and A together |
| Switch Aniimo | D-pad: up 1, right 2, down 3, left 4 | D-pad: up 1, right 2, down 3, left 4 |
| Lock on | R3 | Press the right stick |
| Track the objective | L3 | Press the left stick |
On PlayStation, press the touchpad to open the map.
Good to know
- Want different keys? You can change them under Settings, Controls.
- On PC, move the mouse or press a key to switch the button prompts. They change back from controller to keyboard.
- Good news: PC supports PlayStation, Xbox, Switch Pro and many other controllers. On mobile, PS5 and Xbox controllers work over Bluetooth.
Controls, answered
How do you Twine in Aniimo?
Press C on PC, the right trigger on Xbox or R2 on PlayStation. Make sure your Aniimo is out first.
How do you catch Aniimo on PC?
Right-click to enter Catch Mode, aim, then left-click to throw your Aniipod. Press Ctrl to switch which Aniipod you throw.
How do you switch Aniimo in Aniimo?
Press 1 to 4 on PC, or use the D-pad on a controller. On the D-pad, up is the first, right the second, down the third and left the fourth.
What does F7 do in Aniimo?
It opens Snap, the in-game camera. In your Homeland's Build mode, it opens the Combo Menu instead.
How do you use your Ultimate in Aniimo?
Press R on PC to use your Ultimate. For the Chain Ultimate, press Y on PC. On PlayStation, press Triangle with Circle, or Y with B on Xbox.
Can you change the controls in Aniimo?
Yes. Go to Settings, Controls to change your keys.
Sources: Game8, aniimo.guide and defkey.com.
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