Overview
Lucais the essence of a planet, its life energy. InPetit Planet, Luca is the primary resource and progression metric. Players collect Luca through daily activities and pour it into theLuca Arbour(also called the Luca Tree) at the center of the player's planet. As Luca accumulates, the Arbour grows and the planet itself transforms, unlocking new areas and customization options.
Jars of Luca
Luca is collected in the form of"Jars of Luca."Players fill these jars through nearly every activity in the game:farmingcrops,fishing,Mining and Crafting, and completing tasks forNeighbors. Once collected, Jars of Luca are poured into the Luca Arbour to advance the planet's development. Building strong relationships withNeighborsalso produces Luca, asNeighborsgift Luca when the player completes quests for them.
The Luca Arbour
Each player's planet has a Luca Arbour. When players pour Jars of Luca into the Arbour, it absorbs the energy and channels it into the planet. This triggers visible changes: new terrain, new areas, and new biomes appear. Unlike games that show construction barriers during expansion,Petit Planetrevealssurprise areaswhen Luca milestones are reached, keeping the unlocks unexpected and rewarding.
Luca Level Unlocks
Luca level | Unlock |
|---|---|
Level 1 | Beach area becomes accessible. |
Level 4 | Mountain region opens up. |
Additional Luca levels unlock further regions and features. The exact unlock schedule beyond these early levels has not been fully documented.
Luca Fruits
As the Luca Arbour grows, it grants"Luca Fruit slots."Luca Fruits are special items that customize the planet's appearance. For example, a "Sunset Cliffs" Luca Fruit alters the coastline terrain, while other fruits can change grass to purple or adjust the color of the sky.Neighborsalso gift Luca Fruits to the player when their bond level is high enough, providing additional options forPlanet Customization.
NeighborLuca
Neighbors contribute Luca in a unique way. When the player completes quests or reaches bond milestones with a Neighbor, that Neighbor gifts Luca directly. This means investing time in social relationships withNeighborsis one of the most effective ways to fill Jars of Luca and advance planet development.
Luca and Progression
Luca functions as the game's core progression system. Rather than leveling up a character, players level up their planet. Total Luca accumulated determines the planet's development stage, which in turn gates access to new features, areas, and Neighbor interactions.