As always, we have all the details packed below - but trust us, seeing the HoYoverse's cozy co-op galaxy for yourself is even better. So don’t miss our full breakdown video about everything we know so far about Petit Planet. But if you still prefer to take your time and dive into every feature step by step, our detailed breakdown is waiting for you right here.
In Petit Planet, you become a cosmic caretaker of your very own tiny world - shaping it with the power of Luca, welcoming adorable Neighbors, and linking galaxies with friends in co-op. Below is a clean roundup of all details revealed so far and why HoYoverse’s first cozy sandbox is already on our radar.
- Platforms: PC, iOS, Android
- Developer / Publisher: HoYoverse (makers of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail)
- Status: Early - revealed via trailer and official details; no public playable build yet
- Release Date: TBA
- Play Style: Cozy, creative sandbox with strong multiplayer & social systems - exploration, building, crafting, and laid-back minigames
Imagine Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley, but instead of a farm or island you get your own little planet floating in a whimsical, star-filled cosmos. You play as a cosmic caretaker, tending to your planet with a special resource called Luca that lets you transform grasslands, beaches, and even the sky.
The galaxy is crowded with other planets - some inhabited by adorable Neighbors with personalities and stories, and others that belong to real players. It’s built around social connection: you won’t be alone unless you want to be.
Core Gameplay - What You’ll Do- Your Petit Planet: You start on a single personal planet that functions as your home and base. Customize homes, reshape terrain with Luca, and tend a mysterious tree-like structure that seems central to progression.
- Luca & Planet Crafting: Luca is the primary resource - add Luca orbs into that tree-like structure to make new planets appear in the sky. Luca also lets you dye grass, create beaches, and remodel biomes.
- Starsea Voyages: Planets you grow in the sky are explorable. You can hop into your car (yes - Hoyoverse space-trains/cars make their comeback!) and take off on Starsea Voyages to visit other planets.
- Activities: Planting, fishing, mining, cooking, beachcombing, minigames, and gentle puzzles appear to be core activities.
- No Combat: Unlike HoYoverse’s usual action titles, Petit Planet drops combat entirely - it’s focused on calm exploration and creation.
The trailer teases a cast of adorable Neighbors - each with personality, evolving stories, and unlockable content. From what we can see:
- You can bring Neighbors you meet on other planets back to live on your planet.
- Once settled, Neighbors unlock mini-games, stories, cosmetics, and group activities.
- Currently we only have details for four Neighbors so far, but the trailer strongly implies many more will follow.
Multiplayer is the heart of Petit Planet - this isn’t a singleplayer cozy game with an afterthought co-op. HoYoverse built the experience around meeting and playing with others.
- Galactic Bazaar: A persistent hub where players can hang out, trade items (rare recipes, Luca orbs), and take part in festivals and community events - a place for casual chats or planned meetups.
- Planet Linking: Connect your planet with friends’ planets to form a shared galaxy. Visit each other’s worlds, decorate together, pool Luca to create large landscapes, and host joint activities.
- Co-op Voyages: Starsea Voyages support co-op exploration. Team up with friends or Neighbors to solve puzzles, find rare creatures, recipes, or decorations, and earn unique rewards.
- Group Play: Interacting with friends’ Neighbors and gifting items unlocks collaborative builds and special festival stories. Footage suggests teaming up with 5 players or possibly more.
Customization looks deep and playful: dye grasslands, style avatar and homes, mix-and-match building materials, colors and more. The game aims to be a true sandbox for creative expression.
Why We’re Excited- Absolutely adorable Neighbors with evolving stories - reasons to check in daily.
- Sandbox-level customization that lets you personalize terrain, decor, and character styling.
- Cozy, social-first design that could make building a galaxy with friends genuinely meaningful.
- Exploration that feels serene yet rewarding - distinct planets with puzzles and secrets.
Petit Planet is free-to-play, so monetization is expected. The trailer hints at cosmetic-focused monetization (outfits, planet themes), and the early impression is a fair approach centered on cosmetics rather than pay-to-win - but no official monetization details have been released yet.
FAQ- Is there a playable build? Not yet. The game is shown via trailer and official details only.
- Who’s making it? HoYoverse (the studio behind Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail).
- Is there combat? No - Petit Planet focuses on chill exploration and creation.
- How many players can play together? Trailer footage suggests teaming with 5 players or more, but exact limits haven’t been confirmed.
- When can I play? Release date and beta details are TBA; HoYoverse has announced a upcoming “Coziness Test” sign-up for early access opportunities.
Petit Planet will be HoYoverse’s first explicit cozy, social sandbox - a surprising deviation from their action-heavy, mostly singleplayer oriented catalog. With rich customization, personable Neighbors, and the Galactic Bazaar with planet-linking systems, it looks destined to be the coziest social adventure on the horizon.
If you love games like Animal Crossing and want a fresh, multiplayer-first take on cozy worldbuilding, Petit Planet is one to watch. Sign up for the Coziness Test if you want an early peek - and we’ll keep covering new details as soon as we spot them on the telescope.
Until then: have fun building with your friends, and we’ll see you in the next one!
