Petit Planet

Petit Planet: everything we know before launch

HoYoverse's free cozy life sim launches worldwide on 4 December 2026. Here is what is confirmed so far, with sources.

Updated:

Launch December 4, 2026 19 days to go

Key facts

Release date4 December 2026 (global)
DeveloperHoYoverse (Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail)
PlatformsPC (HoYoPlay, Epic Games Store), iOS, Android. Switch 2 in 2027
PriceFree to play
Cross-progressionYes, between PC and mobile
GenreCozy life sim with social features

What is Petit Planet?

You play a Planet Tender who travels the Starsea with Oumuamua, a Starsea Spirit. You plant a Luca Seed that grows into a Luca Arbor, and as it grows your planet's landscape, seasons and ecosystem change.

Neighbors move in over time, each with their own story. The first two are Planet Coordinator Mobai and Starsea Racer Elsasani. You can sail the Starsea to explore small islets, and visit the Galactic Bazaar for minigames, auctions and sharing your creations.

More in our beginner guide and the list of Neighbors.

Clothing, furniture and creations

HoYoverse says there are more than 1,000 clothing and furniture items you can earn for free through normal play. Creations can be shared with other players, and the first Seasonal Creation Event starts on launch day with in-game rewards, cash prizes and official merchandise for selected entries.

Pre-registration and launch events

  • Pre-registration lucky draw on the official website, with physical prizes and outfit sets.
  • "Besties, Made to Match!": pre-register with two friends and each of you gets an exclusive outfit item.
  • "Launch a Planet" (from 1 November): design a planet on the event website for a chance at grand prizes.
  • Seasonal Creation Event from launch day.

Closed betas

HoYoverse ran three closed betas: the Coziness Test (November 2025), the Stardrift Test (April 2026) and the Final Beta (September 2026), which added winter, a seasonal story, batch cooking and flower crossbreeding. All have ended and beta progress was wiped. What each beta added.

Not announced yet

The exact launch time, pre-download details, PC requirements, download size and full language list have not been published yet. We will add them here as soon as HoYoverse confirms them.

Frequently asked questions

When does Petit Planet come out?

Petit Planet launches worldwide on 4 December 2026 on PC, iOS and Android.

Is Petit Planet free?

Yes. It is free to play, and HoYoverse says over 1,000 clothing and furniture items can be earned through normal play.

Is Petit Planet coming to Switch?

A Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for 2027. There is no date yet.

Does Petit Planet have cross-progression?

Yes, progress carries over between PC and mobile.

Can I pre-download Petit Planet?

Not yet. HoYoverse has not announced pre-download. In its other games it usually opens one or two days before launch.

Where can I download it on PC?

On PC it will be on the HoYoPlay launcher and the Epic Games Store.

Is there a beta I can join?

No. The three closed betas have ended. The next step is the launch on 4 December.

Is Petit Planet multiplayer?

Yes. You can visit other players' planets, meet in the Galactic Bazaar and exchange anonymous Star Notes. Your own planet is yours to tend, and you set what visitors can do.

Is there combat?

No. Petit Planet is a life sim without combat.

Are there Petit Planet codes?

Not before launch. We will list them on our codes page from 4 December.

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