HoYoverse officially announced Petit Planet, a cosmic life sim with the tagline "Weave Your Dreams Beneath the Stars". The game features a journey that heartwarmingPetit Planet is an exciting, creative, and cosmic wonder. In fact, those who want to try Petit Planet can join the Closed Beta starting today through the official planet.hoyoverse.com website.
What is Petit Planet?
In Petit Planet, players are entrusted to take care of a planet of their own, then gradually form a galaxy by connecting to various other planets with a sky filled with stars.
The journey begins on the player's personal planet, where furry Neighbors can connect to their home planets. As relationships grow stronger and planets prosper, Luca-vitality of the planet-will shape each planet into a unique landscape full of life and energy.
So what about the gameplay? As a life sim, Petit Planet features casual yet fun daily activities:
- Planting, fishing, beachcombing, mining, cooking, and crafting
- Harvest exotic crops and explore diverse ecosystems
- Hanging out with adorable Neighbors
In fact, there are also many customization options to make it more attractive, such as:
- Stylize characters with your favorite outfits
- Designing interiors, arranging outdoor spaces with themed furniture
- Collaborate with Luca to "transform" skies, grasslands and beaches into new forms
Social: Build More Fun Relationships
The planet's galaxy will be brightened through connections with traveling Neighbors-each with their own personality, stories, and dreams. They can be invited to stay.
Friendships grow through heartfelt conversations, thoughtful gift exchanges, and unique interactions that make every bond feel different. Petit Planet weaves relationship building into daily activities to unlock deeper connections-turning ordinary encounters into cosmic wonders. Then, you can also try its expeditions and social hubs:
| Features | Summary | Main Activities | Outcomes/Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starsea Voyage | Expedition to the Islets in a trusty vehicle with Neighbors across the galaxy | Find rare creatures; uncover hidden recipes; explore new areas; make friends on the way | Exploration progress; collect items/recipes; expand relationships; open new interaction opportunities |
| Galactic Bazaar | A vibrant social hub for community interaction | Chat over coffee; participate in festival events; get to know other players | Build lasting connections; dynamic social experiences |
As for the visuals themselves, featuring cartoony 3D and stylized art, Petit Planet is HoYoverse's first foray into the life sim genre. The game is confirmed to come to PC and mobile, with other platforms in development. HoYoverse is also exploring the possibility of social gameplay and wider multiplayer.
For those interested in trying it out, please join the Closed Beta Coziness Test which has officially opened through the official planet.hoyoverse.com website. A number of players will be selected from the registrants who have filled out the questionnaire and will get access to the trial. For updates on the Coziness Test and the latest Petit Planet info, follow @PetitPlanetGame on X and Facebook. Register for Closed Beta: planet.hoyoverse.com
