Petit Planet
HoYoverse's cosy life sim, due Winter 2026
- PC
- iOS
- Android
Release date
Date not announced
The story so far
What we know about Petit Planet
Petit Planet is a cosy life simulation from HoYoverse, free to play and aimed at PC, iOS and Android. Players take the role of a Planet Tender who shapes a small planet, decorates a home, and spends time farming, fishing and cooking at a relaxed pace. Neighbours with distinct personalities can be befriended, and the Starsea lets players travel beyond their own planet to gather materials. The Galactic Bazaar is a social hub where Planet Tenders meet and trade.
HoYoverse set a global launch window of Winter 2026 at Gamescom 2026 on 26 August, with cross-platform support. No exact date has been announced: the 31 December 2026 date shown on the App Store pre-order page is a placeholder, not an announcement. Two closed betas have been held, and a limited-access Final Beta started on 20 September 2026 with a data wipe afterwards.
What to expect from Petit Planet
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
- 01
A planet of your own
Players shape a small planet and decorate a home, with farming, fishing, cooking and crafting at a relaxed pace.
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Neighbours and the Starsea
Neighbours with distinct personalities can be befriended, and the Starsea opens travel to other places to gather materials.
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Social play
The Galactic Bazaar is a hub where Planet Tenders from all over the universe trade and interact.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- A global launch is planned for Winter 2026 on PC, iOS and Android, with cross-platform support.Anime Corner
- The game is free, with farming, fishing, cooking, decorating and exploring beyond your planet, plus the Galactic Bazaar social hub. The store listing carries a 31 December 2026 pre-order date and notes loot boxes.App Store
- Pre-registration is open on the App Store, Google Play and the Epic Games Store.Anime Corner
- Free to play, with befriendable neighbours and a Luca Arbor growth system that unlocks new areas and creatures; two closed betas have been completed.GoSuGamers
- The Final Beta started on 20 September 2026 as limited access, with no in-game purchases and a data wipe afterwards.Insider Gaming
Not confirmed
Exact release date
Only Winter 2026 has been given. The 31 December 2026 date on the App Store page is a placeholder.
Monetisation details
The game is free, and the App Store lists loot boxes, but the full shop and gacha structure has not been explained in the sources we checked.
Console versions
Only PC, iOS and Android are announced.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
26 August 2026
HoYoverse announces the Winter 2026 launch window at Gamescom 2026. Anime Corner
20 September 2026
Limited-access Final Beta begins. Insider Gaming
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Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
Stardew Valley
The farming and life-sim benchmark that cosy games are often compared to.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Relaxed island life with decorating, crafting and friendly neighbours.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
A cosy life sim built around befriending characters, crafting and decorating.
Palia
A free-to-play cosy life sim with a shared online world.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Petit Planet released?
Winter 2026 is the announced window. No exact date has been given, and the 31 December 2026 date on the App Store is a placeholder.
Which platforms is Petit Planet on?
PC, iOS and Android, with cross-platform support.
Is Petit Planet free?
Yes, it is free to play. The App Store listing notes loot boxes.
Is there a beta?
Two closed betas have been held, and a limited-access Final Beta began on 20 September 2026. Sign-ups closed on 14 September.