History of Invizimals in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 26, 2026

Invizimals is an augmented reality video game franchise created by Novarama and owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Launched in 2009 on the PSP, the game led to the creation of toys, trading cards, comics, and an animated television series, building an interconnected transmedia narrative. The core of Invizimals revolves around finding and collecting hidden creatures in the real world using the PSP's camera, merging real-world environments with virtual gameplay.

2009: Invizimals Franchise Launch

In 2009, the Invizimals franchise was launched as a video game on PSP by Novarama and owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment, later inspiring toys, trading cards, comics and an animated television series.

November 2010: Release of Invizimals: Shadow Zone in Europe

In November 2010, Invizimals: Shadow Zone, a collectible creature game for the PlayStation Portable requiring the PSP's camera attachment, was released in Europe.

2010: Licensing Agreements for Merchandise

In 2010, Comansi secured the license to produce collectible figurines, Panini signed on for sticker albums and trading cards in Spain and Portugal, Edibas Collection agreed to produce trading cards and figures in Italy, and Safta produced school supplies for the Iberian market.

2010: Release of Invizimals: Shadow Zone

In 2010, Invizimals: Shadow Zone was released.

October 2011: Release of Invizimals: Shadow Zone in North America

In October 2011, Invizimals: Shadow Zone, a collectible creature game for the PlayStation Portable, was released in North America.

November 2011: Release of Invizimals: The Lost Tribes in Europe

In November 2011, Invizimals: The Lost Tribes, a collectible creature game for the PlayStation Portable, was released in Europe.

2011: Panini Launches Augmented Reality Sticker Albums and Cards

In 2011, Panini launched a line of sticker albums and cards that featured augmented reality connectivity with Invizimals and Invizimals: Shadow Zone, eventually licensing the brand for all territories in Europe due to sales surpassing 6 million units.

September 2012: Announcement of Invizimals Animated Series

In September 2012, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced the production of a 26-episode Invizimals computer-animated TV series by BRB International, featuring augmented reality integration with Invizimals: The Alliance and the Invizimals: TV Tracker app.

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September 2013: Sales and Downloads of Hidden Challenges Cards and App

As of September 2013, 10 million Invizimals: Hidden Challenges cards were sold with downloads topping 500,000.

October 2013: Release of Invizimals: The Alliance

On October 30, 2013, Invizimals: The Alliance, an augmented reality video game for the PlayStation Vita featuring cross-play multiplayer interactivity with Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom on PlayStation 3, was released in Europe.

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December 2013: English TV Debut in Australia

On December 15 and 22, 2013, the two Invizimals TV movies premiered during Eleven's Toasted TV block in Australia, marking the English television debut of the series.

December 2013: Launch of Invizimals TV Series in Spain

On December 6, 2013, the Invizimals TV series launched in Spain with a television movie on Super3 and Clan called Invizimals: The Alliance. A second TV movie, entitled Invizimals: A Tale of Two Dimensions, aired on both channels on December 27 and 31, respectively.

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2013: IMC Toys Acquires Global Master License

In 2013, IMC Toys acquired the global master license to produce toys based on the Invizimals series.

September 2014: Release of Invizimals: The Lost Tribes in North America

In September 2014, Invizimals: The Lost Tribes was released in North America.

October 2014: Panini Sales Figures in Europe

As of October 2014, Panini had sold 44 million sticker packs and 31 million Invizimals trading cards in Europe.

October 2014: Release of Invizimals: The Resistance in Europe

On October 29, 2014, Invizimals: The Resistance, an augmented reality video game for the PlayStation Vita, was released in Europe.

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December 2014: Airing of first regular episodes of Invizimals on Super3 and Clan

The first regular episodes of the Invizimals TV series began airing on Super3 on November 29 and December 5, 2014, and on Clan. To promote the debut, local pop singer Abraham Mateo produced a song and music video called "Cazado" (Hunted).

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2014: Launch of New Alliance App

In 2014, a separate app for the New Alliance line of the Invizimals franchise was launched.

May 2015: Release of Invizimals: The Resistance in North America

On May 26, 2015, Invizimals: The Resistance, an augmented reality video game for the PlayStation Vita, was released in North America.

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June 2015: Broadcast of Regular Episodes in Australia

Regular episodes of the Invizimals series, excluding recuts of the TV movies, began airing in Australia on June 7, 2015.

July 2015: Streaming Availability on Netflix

On July 1, 2015, the first 13 episodes of Invizimals became available to stream on Netflix in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries, under the name Invizimals: The Alliance Files.

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November 2015: Airing of Final Episodes of Invizimals TV Series

In November 2015, the final 13 episodes of the Invizimals TV series began airing.

October 2016: Final Batch of Episodes in Australia

On October 15, 2016, the final batch of 13 Invizimals episodes started broadcast in Australia.

2016: End of Panini's Invizimals Magazine Publication

Between 2011 and 2016, Panini published a 37-issue Invizimals magazine that featured tips, comics, and previews for upcoming games, ending its publication in 2016.