Petit Planet beta tests
HoYoverse ran three closed betas before launch. All of them have ended, there is no open beta, and the next step is the full launch on 4 December 2026.
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Key facts
| Coziness Test | From 7 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Stardrift Test | From 21 April 2026 |
| Final Beta | From 20 September 2026 |
| Progress kept? | No, beta data was wiped |
Coziness Test (November 2025)
The first closed beta introduced the core loop: tending your planet, growing the Luca tree, gathering, fishing and catching bugs, and the first Neighbors, including Yunguo and Msafiri.
Stardrift Test (April 2026)
The second beta added new Neighbors (Medowlyn among them, plus Harpeno, Rebella and Nerina) and expanded Starsea Voyages, the trips to islets powered by Lumia Batteries.
Final Beta (September 2026)
- Winter: snow and new materials, unlocked after Luca Arbor level 9.
- Season of Snowfall: a seasonal story that unlocks after the "Melody of the Conch" quest, with Medowlyn and Rebella involved.
- New Neighbors: Heyu, Tika and Manman, met on Starsea Voyages.
- Batch cooking: make several of the same recipe at once.
- Hair dye made from flowers.
- Flower crossbreeding for more flower types.
- Vignettes: preset decoration scenes that set themselves up once you own every piece.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Petit Planet beta now?
No. The final beta has ended and the game launches on 4 December 2026.
Does beta progress carry over?
No. Beta data was wiped, so everyone starts fresh at launch.
Sources
- PocketGamer.biz: Petit Planet entering closed beta on November 7th
- Siliconera: Petit Planet Stardrift closed beta test starts in April
- PocketGamer.biz: closed beta features new neighbours and enhanced Starsea Voyages
- Insider Gaming: Petit Planet final beta start time
- Siliconera: final beta test gets winter and Season of Snowfall