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Petit Planet
May 16, 2026 at 08:37 AM
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Petit Planet(Chinese: Xing Bugu Di, meaning "star valley") is a cosmic life simulation game developed bymiHoYo Co., Ltd.and published outside China byHoYoverse(Cognosphere Pte., Ltd.). It is HoYoverse's first entry into the life simulation genre, a departure from the studio's earlier action RPG releases. The game was originally known under the trademark "Astaweave Haven," which was abandoned before the official reveal.
Players take on the role of a newcomer employed by Loomi Corp, a galactic organization that manages planets. The core gameplay loop involves growing your own planet by collecting a resource calledLuca, befriending anthropomorphic animal characters calledNeighbors, and exploring a wider universe ofgalaxies.
Petit Planet was announced onSeptember 27, 2025at theTokyo Game Show (TGS 2025). The game represents miHoYo's effort to reach a wider audience beyond action RPG players. As of February 2026, a reliable leaker has stated that the game is in the "final stages of development." No official release date has been announced.
The first Closed Beta, called the"Coziness Test,"ran fromNovember 7 to December 1, 2025, on PC and iOS only. Console platforms (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox) have not been confirmed. A separate long-term playtest called theStaycation Programis ongoing as a small-scale, closed, and confidential testing effort.
Petit Planet is free-to-play and available on PC, iOS, and Android with full cross-platform support. During the beta period there was no gacha system; the final monetization model has not been confirmed. The game features two AI chatbots: one for player assistance and one that acts as a barista NPC.
Petit Planet takes place across multiplegalaxies, each home to differentNeighborsand cultures. Players begin on their own small planet and gradually expand it by nurturing theLuca Arbour. The game has no combat. Instead, progression comes throughfarming,fishing,crafting, socializing, and exploration.
The game's central resource isLuca, the life energy of a planet. Players earnLucathrough daily activities and offer it to theLucaArbour to unlock new areas and customization options. The game uses a real-time clock synchronized with HoYoverse servers, which prevents time manipulation.
Currency | Description |
|---|---|
Dough | The primary money currency used for purchasing items from shops and trading. |
Loomi | An achievement-based currency similar to Nook Miles in Animal Crossing, earned through completing goals. |
Puffballs | A special currency tied toNeighborinteractions and gifting. |
Tool | Use |
|---|---|
Mattock | The main tool for hitting trees and rocks to gather resources. |
FishingRod | Used for catching fish in bodies of water. |
Bug Net | Used for catching insects and bugs. |
Shellfish Tongs | Used for collecting shellfish along coastlines. |
The game uses an energy system called"Strength."Strength is depleted when using tools such as the Mattock,FishingRod, and Bug Net. It can be restored by eating food. There is no inventory limit in Petit Planet, which is a notable quality-of-life feature.
Feature | Description |
|---|---|
Reshape terrain, applyLucaFruits, alter skies, and create themed planets through the Planet Maker app. | |
Befriend 10+ anthropomorphic animal characters, each with their own profession and personality. | |
Pilot a vehicle through the Star Stratum to explore distant islets and discover resources. | |
A persistent multiplayer social hub for trading, festivals, and community activities. | |
Cross-platform | Play across PC, iOS, and Android with shared save data. |
No inventory limit | Players can hold unlimited items without storage constraints. |
Real-time clock | Server-synchronized clock prevents time manipulation. |
AI chatbots | In-game AI assistants for player help and NPC interactions. |
At the start of the game, players choose betweenHexia(Verdant Plains, warm and humid) orTaffeh(Golden Prairie, hot and dry). Each galaxy has its own culture,Neighborresidents, and environmental style. Players can visit friends' planets across galaxies and meet up in theGalactic Bazaar.
