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Petit Planet Hub: Winter 2026, Final Beta and wiki

Petit Planet Hub is your cozy, carefully checked fan guide for HoYoverse's Petit Planet: the Winter 2026 release window, Final Beta, rewards, known neighbors, beginner explainers and official updates.

Release window Winter 2026

HoYoverse has confirmed the season, but not an exact global launch date.

Final Beta Test ended

The test ended October 19 at 10:00 UTC+8. Follow official news for the Winter 2026 launch.

Confirmed stores PC, iOS and Android

Pre-registration is open on Epic Games Store, App Store and Google Play.

Start here

Quick answers you may search first

Start with the questions you are most likely to have, then wander deeper when you want systems, rewards or source details.

Test ended

Final Beta status guide

Read the closure notice, completed test dates, data-wipe details and archived device requirements.

Open the Final Beta guide
Rewards

Codes and free rewards

No public redeem codes are available here yet. This page explains what is safe to check now.

Open codes page
Wiki guide

Interactive wiki atlas

Browse neighbors, places, daily play, collections, social systems, rewards and official links.

Open cozy atlas
Platforms

PC, mobile and Switch 2

Separate public test history from current ESRB evidence and still-unannounced launch details.

Check platform status

Fast answers

Petit Planet questions answered plainly

If you only need the short version, start here. Each answer links you toward the deeper page when you want more detail.

Is Petit Planet out?

No. Petit Planet is launching in Winter 2026, but HoYoverse has not announced the exact date.

See the release tracker

Can you join the Final Beta?

All invitations were sent by September 24 at 19:00 UTC+8. Use “Check Access” on the official site for the final result.

Check the current test status

Are there redeem codes?

No public active Petit Planet redeem code is confirmed here right now.

Check the codes page

Which platforms are tracked?

HoYoverse has opened pre-registration on Epic Games Store, App Store and Google Play. The ESRB also lists Switch 2, although it is not named in the current HoYoverse store announcement.

Read the platform guide

Who are the known Neighbors?

Public preview coverage names 12 unique Neighbors, including Mobai, Glenn, Mors and Yunguo.

Meet the known characters

Will Petit Planet be at gamescom?

Yes. Its PC demo is playable at Hall 6.1, Booth B030, from August 26-30, and its new trailer debuted during Opening Night Live.

See the gamescom details

Known snapshot

What you can safely know today

Release Winter 2026

The release season is official; the exact date is still waiting in the wings.

Game type Cozy life sim

Public previews describe planet building, neighbors, collecting, crafting and social play.

Codes None announced

No public redeem code is listed here without an official or clearly linked source.

Checked details News checked October 27, 2026

This news check covers the official website news feed and public X posts. Other facts retain their source-specific check dates.

Latest official news

Pre-Launch Special Program airs November 1

Tune in November 1 at 19:00 UTC+8 (7 PM Singapore time) for the dev team and a special guest. Final Beta has ended; Winter 2026 remains the release window, with no exact launch day announced.

Next official broadcast

Pre-Launch Special Program: November 1

Watch on (7 PM Singapore time). The dev team and a special guest will preview life on your planet. This is a broadcast date, not a confirmed launch date.

Read the official announcement See official livestream channels
October 26 video

Listen to the falling rain

The newest official short invites viewers to put the world on mute and listen to falling rain. It repeats Winter 2026 and pre-registration without changing launch or beta status.

Watch the official rain short
October 24 social update

Bring a Neighbor on a Starsea Voyage

The newest official post highlights traveling with a Neighbor and choosing your itinerary. It repeats Winter 2026 without announcing a new beta or an exact launch day.

See the official Neighbor post
October 22 video

Slow down and make this moment your own

The new official short invites a slower moment and repeats the Winter 2026 release window and pre-registration link. It does not announce a new beta or an exact launch day.

Watch the official short
October 20 video

A Night Sky of Your Own

The latest official Planet Slow Living white-noise video offers a quiet night beneath the stars. It is a relaxation video, not a new beta or release-date announcement.

Watch the official video
October 19 official notice

Final Beta has ended

HoYoverse confirms the test has finished and says development will continue using player feedback. Winter 2026 remains the release window; no exact launch day is given.

Read the official closure notice
October 17 video

A rainy day at home

The official gameplay vlog follows a quiet day indoors with a warm meal, a relaxing bath and a good night's sleep.

Watch the official vlog
Previous ending notice

Final Beta ended October 19

Final Beta ended October 19, 2026 at 10:00 UTC+8. The October 14 notice said testers could choose to retain Nalo's memories through the Cafe Untamed Feedback Survey before closure. This did not transfer general gameplay progress; the notice does not establish a post-closure survey opportunity.

Read the official ending notice
October 16 social update

A little mushroom moment

The official account shared a mushroom-themed Final Beta moment on October 16. Its follow-up invites players to capture favorite moments and join the creation event; it does not change the October 19 test deadline.

See the official post Read the official event reminder
October 11

Every little moment is worth capturing

The official October 11 post celebrates capturing small in-game moments during Final Beta. It repeats the Winter 2026 release window and pre-registration link without announcing an exact launch day or changing test status.

See the official post
October 10

Your planet, before and after

The official October 10 post invites players to share before-and-after photos of the planets they have nurtured into cozy homes. It repeats the Winter 2026 release window without announcing an exact launch day.

See the official post
October 9

A rare-colour photo moment

The official October 9 post celebrates breeding a rare colour and taking a photo together during Final Beta. It does not announce breeding rules or change launch or test status.

See the official post
October 3

Now that's a harvest!

The October 3 official post celebrates a plentiful in-game harvest during Final Beta. It does not change launch or test status.

See the official post
September 27

Snow's falling - grab a seat

The September 27 official post shows a snowy Final Beta gathering and invites players to sit and chat. It does not change launch or test status.

See the official post
Through October 31

Final Beta Creation Contest

Players can share screenshots, videos, fan art, crafts and other creations for prizes.

Read the contest notice
Live September 20

Final Beta has begun

This is the archived opening announcement. The test ran from September 20 until October 19, 2026 at 10:00 UTC+8.

Read the launch notice
September 5, 2026

Little surprises everywhere

The latest exploration short wanders through fields, shoreline and woods in search of small joys.

Watch the official clip
April 26, 2026

Test access sent out

Official news says Stardrift Test access had been sent out by this date.

April 21, 2026

Stardrift Test began

This is the official start-day notice for the Stardrift Test.

Official tester pool

Staycation recruitment

Staycation is a separate long-term pool for small confidential tests. Applicants must be 18 or older, and joining the pool does not guarantee selection.

Read the official HoYoLAB post
Official YouTube

Planet Slow Living

The official channel's rain, sunset and quiet-moment ambience video is a spoiler-light way to enjoy the game's cozy mood.

Listen on YouTube
News tracker

All official updates in one place

See the newest confirmed announcement first, followed by release, beta and code status.

Open the latest news page

Official visuals

A clearer look at the game's feel

These official teaser images from HoYoverse's Petit Planet site help you get a feel for the game while the details stay clearly sourced.

Official Petit Planet teaser snapshot from the official site.
Official teaser snapshot A first peek from the official site, before the full launch picture is final.
Official Petit Planet character visual from the official site.
Official character visual A warm look at the neighbor-focused life sim presentation.
Official Petit Planet feature teaser image from the official site.
Official feature teaser A gentle preview of the kind of features shown before launch.

Official channels

Follow verified Petit Planet updates

These official channel links were checked from the Petit Planet official site. Use them when you want announcements straight from HoYoverse.

What to read next

Your pre-launch reading corner

Most searched

Release date and beta FAQ

The release page explains the confirmed Winter 2026 window and what is still unknown about the exact launch date, while the Final Beta guide covers the September test in detail.

Read the release FAQ

Codes status

See whether any public redeem codes, pre-registration gifts or event rewards are confirmed.

Cozy atlas

Browse neighbors, places, collections and social systems in a more visual guide format.

Systems explained

Learn what public previews have shown about Starsea Voyage, Galactic Bazaar and social play.

Sources and accuracy

See the source notes behind the release, codes, guide and database pages.

About this guide

Why visit Petit Planet Hub?

You can find release answers, codes status, neighbors, systems and source links in one cozy place. Petit Planet Hub skips unsourced leaks and says plainly when something is still unannounced.

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