Release window
Winter 2026
The season is official; the exact global launch date is still to come.
Release tracker
Petit Planet release date and beta status
Petit Planet is officially coming in Winter 2026. HoYoverse has not shared the exact launch day yet, so this page keeps the confirmed release window, Final Beta, pre-registration and platform details in one place.
Pre-registration
PC, iOS and Android
You can pre-register through Epic Games Store, the App Store, Google Play or the official website.
Confirmed stores
PC, iOS and Android
HoYoverse now names Epic Games Store, App Store and Google Play. Switch 2 appears separately in the ESRB listing.
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Final Beta opened September 20
Final Beta recruitment closed September 14, 2026 at 00:00 UTC+8. The limited-access, data-wipe test is now live on Windows PC, iOS and Android, with no in-game purchases. All invitations have been sent.
September 24
All invitations were sent by 19:00 UTC+8. Use the official access page for the final result.
September 20
HoYoverse has not announced the end date yet.
PC and mobile
Windows, iOS and Android are supported. Progress will be wiped when the test ends.
Official tester pathway
Petit Planet Staycation Program
Staycation is an official long-term recruitment pool for small confidential tests. It is separate from the closed-beta program, so signing up does not grant automatic beta access.
A long-term tester pool
Selected people may be invited to small tests when their profile fits a particular test version.
Applicants must be 18+
The current test server supports English and Chinese. Joining the pool does not guarantee an invitation.
Tests are confidential
Selected testers sign an agreement; test data is wiped and the test server has no in-game purchases.
Official news
Latest official notices
Checked against the official site, HoYoLAB and official social channels on October 4, 2026. HoYoverse still confirms Winter 2026, Final Beta and the current storefronts; no exact launch day is posted.
| Date | Official notice | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | All Final Beta invitations sent | The access rollout is complete without changing the Winter 2026 release window. |
| September 16, 2026 | Home Photo Studio | The official short highlights styling and home decoration. |
| September 9, 2026 | Your planet, your way | The official video showcases player creativity without changing the Winter 2026 release window. |
| September 8, 2026 | Planet Catalog: Autumn Refresh | The seasonal catalog adds autumn inspiration without changing the Winter 2026 release window. |
| September 4, 2026 | Welcome Aboard for a Starsea Voyage | A new official short highlights travel and the wider Starsea. |
| Early September 2026 | Final Beta access draw | The task-based event offered another access route before the main survey closed. |
| August 29, 2026 | Neighbor Snapshot Studio: Harpeno | The latest official character profile introduces the Starsea route patrol officer. |
| August 26, 2026 | Winter launch and pre-registration update | Winter 2026, Epic Games Store, App Store and Google Play are now officially named. |
| August 26, 2026 | Final Beta FAQ | Recruitment closed September 14; the PC, iOS and Android test opened September 20. |
| August 10, 2026 | Official gamescom booth guide | The demo, Neighbor encounters, activities and exclusive merch were confirmed for the Cologne booth. |
| July 17, 2026 | Petit Planet at gamescom 2026 | This first event announcement was followed by the Winter 2026 and Final Beta reveal at Opening Night Live. |
| May 25, 2026 | Stardrift Test Wrap-Up | The official social post confirms that the Stardrift Test closed. |
| May 19, 2026 | Petit Planet: Stardrift Test Ending Soon | The latest item in the official site news feed announced the approaching closure. |
| April 26, 2026 | All Stardrift Test Access Has Been Sent Out! | Stardrift Test access notices had already been distributed by this date. |
| April 21, 2026 | Petit Planet: Stardrift Test Begins Today! | This was the official start notice for the Stardrift Test. |
Beta history
Petit Planet test timeline
Petit Planet has moved from the Coziness Test and Stardrift Test into its announced Final Beta. Here is the public timeline without treating test progress as final launch content.
| Date | Test or announcement | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | Final Beta recruitment opens | HoYoverse opened the official survey for Windows PC, iOS and Android applicants. |
| September 14, 2026 | Final Beta recruitment closed | The survey closed at 00:00 UTC+8. |
| September 20, 2026 | Final Beta opens | The limited-access, data-wipe test opens; its end date is still to be announced. |
| September 2025 | Coziness Test sign-ups | Public reporting says miHoYo announced Petit Planet and opened Coziness Test recruitment for PC and iOS. |
| November 7, 2025 | Coziness Test | Public reporting says selected testers could begin the first closed beta on this date. |
| April 21, 2026 | Stardrift Test begins | The official page lists this as the start-day notice for the Stardrift Test. |
| May 19, 2026 | Stardrift Test ending soon | The official site announced that the test would close on May 25. |
| May 25, 2026 | Stardrift Test closes | The official X wrap-up confirms that the test ended on this date. |
Quick status
What you can know today
| Topic | What you can know today | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Release window | Petit Planet is officially coming in Winter 2026; the exact day is still unannounced. | Official HoYoLAB announcement |
| Current official status | Pre-registration is open through Epic Games Store, App Store, Google Play and the official website. | Official website |
| Final Beta | Sign-ups closed September 14 at 00:00 UTC+8 and the test opened September 20. | Official FAQ |
| Stardrift Test | Public previews described a closed test beginning April 21, 2026. | Public preview |
| Closed-test platforms | PC, iOS and Android are the test platforms named in public previews. | Public test coverage |
| Current ESRB listing | Windows PC and Nintendo Switch 2; rated E with Users Interact and In-Game Purchases. | ESRB |
| Final monetization model | The full live-service model is still taking shape. | Still unannounced |
FAQ
Release questions
HoYoverse says Petit Planet is coming in Winter 2026. The exact global launch date has not been announced, so treat any precise day without an official link as speculation.
Pre-registration is open through Epic Games Store, the App Store, Google Play and the official Petit Planet website. Final Beta recruitment uses a separate survey.
No. The official recruitment post describes Staycation as a separate long-term tester pool for small confidential tests. You must be 18 or older to apply, and selection is not guaranteed.
The Opening Night Live trailer confirmed the Winter 2026 release window and Final Beta recruitment. It did not reveal the exact launch day.
No. This guide sticks to official material and public previews, so private test material, leaks and datamines stay out.