HoYoverse has announced a new title called Petit Planet, which is expected to be a free-to-play life simulation game set entirely in space. The developer describes the project as a very promising life sim based on early playtests and hands-on previews.
Players will take on the role of a Planet Tender responsible for caring for a planet located in space. In the center of the experience is the Luca Tree, which grows as players complete main story quests and add new neighbors to their world. The game features an expedition vehicle that can fly in space, powered by Lumia Batteries.
Petit Planet is slated for release on PC and mobile devices but currently has no specific launch date or region availability listed. Being free-to-play is expected according to the source information provided.
The title represents a significant departure from HoYoverse's usual combat-heavy franchises like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. While these games feature big gacha mechanics revolving around characters and weapons, it remains uncertain whether Petit Planet will include similar systems or if they will be strictly for cosmetics.
The game is described as being in a very promising position based on this early playtest. HoYoverse has not confirmed the launch window or provided further details regarding the title's development timeline.