Petit Planet is attending
Cologne, Germany
The event is underway through August 30, with trailers and a hands-on demo now public.
Live in Cologne
Petit Planet at gamescom 2026
Petit Planet is at gamescom 2026 in Cologne. You can find its hands-on PC demo inside the HoYoverse Exhibition Area at Hall 6.1, Booth B030, from August 26-30.
August 26-30, 2026
Five event days
These are the official gamescom 2026 dates.
Counting down to gamescom
Hall 6.1, Booth B030
Try it at the show
The demo includes farming, building, Starsea exploration and social play.
Official announcement
What HoYoverse shared at gamescom
HoYoverse's event briefing confirms a “Connect the Vibe” Starsea area, a hands-on PC demo, exclusive gifts for completing activities, Elsasani meet-and-greets and Oumuamua roaming the venue. The Opening Night Live trailer also confirmed Winter 2026, Final Beta recruitment and current PC and mobile stores.
Connection Trailer
The official trailer reveals the Winter 2026 window and Final Beta recruitment.
Watch on official YouTubegamescom 2026 special video
See Petit Planet's official gamescom presentation and fresh in-game footage.
Watch on official YouTubeOfficial booth guide
The August 10 official post confirms the hands-on demo, Neighbor encounters, activities and exclusive merchandise at Hall 6.1, Booth B030.
Read the official HoYoLAB guide
July 17, 2026
Petit Planet heads to Cologne
The official social post confirms an early playable experience in the HoYoverse Exhibition Area.
Read the official X postWhat you can do at the booth
COGNOSPHERE's gamescom release confirms Hall 6.1 Booth B030, a “Connect the Vibe” PC demo, farming, building, Starsea exploration, social play, activity gifts and appearances by Elsasani and Oumuamua.
Read the official COGNOSPHERE releaseCheck the event calendar
gamescom lists the 2026 show for August 26-30 in Cologne. Ticket availability is handled by gamescom.
Open the official gamescom pageAt a glance
Confirmed details and open questions
| Question | What you can know today | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Is Petit Planet attending? | Yes. The official Petit Planet channels confirmed the appearance. | Confirmed |
| Can you play the game? | Yes. The announcement says you can try it early at the HoYoverse Exhibition Area. | Confirmed |
| Which hall and booth? | Koelnmesse Hall 6.1, Booth B030. A session timetable or booking system has not been announced. | Location confirmed |
| Will Petit Planet appear at Opening Night Live? | Yes. The Connection Trailer aired and announced Winter 2026 and Final Beta recruitment. | Confirmed |
| Does this confirm launch? | The Winter 2026 window is confirmed, but the exact launch day is not. | Window confirmed |
FAQ
Petit Planet gamescom questions
Yes. The official account announced the Cologne appearance on July 17 and published its booth guide on August 10.
Yes. HoYoverse confirms a hands-on PC demo with farming, building, Starsea exploration and social play.
The event runs from August 26 to August 30, 2026, in Cologne, Germany.
Head to the HoYoverse Exhibition Area at Koelnmesse Hall 6.1, Booth B030.
It revealed a Winter 2026 release window, but not the exact global launch day.