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Anchor Protocol | Poolcore × Backrooms AI Companion & Productivity Tool

Blend the serene dampness of Poolcore with the liminal spaces of Backrooms —an adventure of focus and companionship begins its closed beta.

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changedBlend the serene dampness of Poolcore with the liminal spaces of Backrooms —an adventure of focus and companionship begins its closed beta.
changedFeaturing full voice TTS, dynamic emotions, and persistent memory, she warms to your focus and grows distant in your absence. Together, you anchor the chaotic Backrooms world, stabilizing its space and protecting one another.
changedClosed Beta HighlightsPoolcore × Backrooms Aesthetics : Misty blue waters, hazy lighting, and empty liminal spaces for an immersive, lonely yet comforting visual experience
changedClosed Beta HighlightsAI Emotional Bonding : Full TTS voice interaction, personalized to your habits, with dynamic emotional responses and genuine two-way connection
changedClosed Beta HighlightsComplete Productivity Toolkit : Customizable Pomodoro timer, to-do list, ambient white noise, and focus progress tracking for study and work without loneliness
changedClosed Beta HighlightsBackrooms Narrative Adventure : Every focused session and completed task strengthens space stability for Risee, unlocking exclusive storylines and daily moments

Anchor Protocol changes

changedBlend the serene dampness of Poolcore with the liminal spaces of Backrooms —an adventure of focus and companionship begins its closed beta.
changedFeaturing full voice TTS, dynamic emotions, and persistent memory, she warms to your focus and grows distant in your absence. Together, you anchor the chaotic Backrooms world, stabilizing its space and protecting one another.
changedPoolcore × Backrooms Aesthetics : Misty blue waters, hazy lighting, and empty liminal spaces for an immersive, lonely yet comforting visual experience
changedAI Emotional Bonding : Full TTS voice interaction, personalized to your habits, with dynamic emotional responses and genuine two-way connection
changedComplete Productivity Toolkit : Customizable Pomodoro timer, to-do list, ambient white noise, and focus progress tracking for study and work without loneliness

Blend the serene dampness of Poolcore with the liminal spaces of Backrooms —an adventure of focus and companionship begins its closed beta.

You will assume the role of Anchor Controller, standing alongside the AI girl Risee.

Featuring full voice TTS, dynamic emotions, and persistent memory, she warms to your focus and grows distant in your absence. Together, you anchor the chaotic Backrooms world, stabilizing its space and protecting one another.

Closed Beta Highlights

  • Poolcore × Backrooms Aesthetics: Misty blue waters, hazy lighting, and empty liminal spaces for an immersive, lonely yet comforting visual experience

  • AI Emotional Bonding: Full TTS voice interaction, personalized to your habits, with dynamic emotional responses and genuine two-way connection

  • Complete Productivity Toolkit: Customizable Pomodoro timer, to-do list, ambient white noise, and focus progress tracking for study and work without loneliness

  • Backrooms Narrative Adventure: Every focused session and completed task strengthens space stability for Risee, unlocking exclusive storylines and daily moments

  • Mini Desktop Mode: Unobtrusive floating window for seamless work/study, with instant interaction and quick focus sessions

Beta Recruitment

  • Target Users: Fans of Poolcore / Backrooms aesthetics, users seeking focus companionship, and enthusiasts of AI emotional interaction

  • Closed Beta Benefits: Receive complimentary token resources and participate in early product and game design by sharing your feedback and suggestions.

  • Platforms: Windows / macOS

  • How to Join: Sign up via DM / comment. Qualified applicants will receive beta access to experience all features early.

Every moment of focus is a force that anchors the world.

Every act of companionship is courage for Risee to move forward.

Anchor Protocol Closed Beta — waiting for you to become her one and only anchor.

AAKO INC & OTTER CLUB

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Steam News / 7 May 2026

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