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Vivarium Hand-Drawn Retro Anime-Style Life Sim Adventure Confirmed for 2027 on Xbox Series and PC

Developer SerenityForge announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2026 that Vivarium, a hand-drawn life simulation adventure game with a retro Japanese cel-anime aesthetic, will launch in 2027. The title will release on Xbox Series consoles and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store. Originally first announced in December 2023, the game is characterized by nostalgic anime-style character art reminiscent of classic Japanese animation.

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Japanese outlets (Game*Spark, 4Gamer) emphasized the retro Japanese anime aesthetic angle, while Gematsu focused on platform and store details alongside the gameplay description.

What we know

  • Vivarium is a hand-drawn life simulation adventure game developed by SerenityForge
  • The game was revealed during Xbox Games Showcase 2026, targeting a 2027 release window
  • Platforms include Xbox Series consoles and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store
  • The game features retro Japanese cel-anime-inspired art, evoking nostalgic classic animation
  • Vivarium was originally first announced in December 2023

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