Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail studio HoYoverse has officially unveiled Petit Planet, and it is indeed the studio's first foray into cozy gaming, with closed beta signups available now if you want to get a chance to try it out.
We got our first glimpse of Petit Planet earlier this week when HoYoverse updated the game's socials, and just as expected, a full reveal wasn't far behind. In a press release, the studio describes its new game as a "cosmic life simulation" that "blends the joy of creation, discovery, and community-oriented experiences".
In Petit Planet, you'll nurture your very own planet, tending to its ecosystem and shaping it as you see fit. As you play, you'll form a galaxy "by connecting with different planets scattered across the starry sky".
The game will feature a variety of the kinds of activities you'd probably expect from a cozy game, like fishing, mining, and cooking, as well as "beachcombing" and "harvest[ing] exotic crops".
It looks like you'll also be able to fill up your planet with Animal Crossing-style Neighbors, who will move in and populate your little corner of the galaxy. You can also build connections with these Neighbors and form relationships...
