Official Petit Planet site
Start here for pre-registration, Petit Planet Creator Club, official announcements and reward eligibility.
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How Petit Planet Hub checks details
Petit Planet is still on the way, so this guide keeps things simple: official pages and official social channels first, public previews next, and a clear "not announced" when there is no reliable answer yet.
Source notes
Where this guide checks first
Official news and channels
Handy for current news, notices, email subscription, official social links, community updates and the teaser visuals shown on the home page.
Open official homeWinter 2026 and storefronts
Confirms the Winter 2026 window and pre-registration through Epic Games Store, App Store and Google Play.
Open official launch updateFinal Beta FAQ
Confirms recruitment dates, September 20 start, supported devices, test rules and recommended specifications.
Open official Final Beta FAQConnection Trailer
The gamescom trailer is the clearest first-party video source for the release window and Final Beta reveal.
Watch on official YouTubeStaycation Program post
The official HoYoLAB post explains the long-term tester pool, its 18+ requirement, supported languages, confidentiality rules and why it is separate from closed beta.
Open official Staycation postStardrift Test Guide
The official guide confirms the April test platforms and explains that the Stardrift build had no in-game purchases and wiped its data after testing.
Open official Stardrift guideStardrift Test wrap-up
The official X post confirms that the Stardrift Test closed on May 25, completing the timeline after the official site's May 19 ending notice.
Open official wrap-up on Xgamescom 2026 official sources
The August 10 booth guide confirms the demo, Neighbor encounters, activities and exclusive merch. COGNOSPHERE's briefing adds the PC format, featured systems and character appearances.
Open the official booth guideESRB rating page
The current US rating lists Windows PC and Nintendo Switch 2, an E rating, Users Interact and In-Game Purchases. It is treated as a platform signal, not a release-date announcement.
Open ESRB listingPC Gamer guide
Helpful for release-date context, pre-registration notes, named systems and the public Neighbor role list.
Open guideGematsu announcement coverage
Helpful for the original announcement, Coziness Test recruitment, PC and mobile notes, and first trailer context.
Open announcement coverageCoziness Test coverage
Helpful for the November 7, 2025 first closed-beta date and PC/iOS Coziness Test notes.
Open Coziness Test coverageStardrift Test coverage
Helpful for the April 21, 2026 closed test date and PC, iOS and Android test-platform notes.
Open beta coverageHands-on preview coverage
Helpful for early descriptions of Starsea Voyage, Galactic Bazaar, social play and preview monetization screens.
Open previewPetit Planet Hub wiki guide
Start here when you want the short version of release status, codes, known neighbors and systems in one place.
Open wiki guideOfficial channels
Verified social and community links
These destinations were checked from the official Petit Planet site and official posts. Reddit is listed with its clean subreddit URL after the official icon redirected there. The newest checked feed item is the October 3 harvest post; September 24 remains the latest operational notice.
Latest official notices
Official news checked October 4, 2026
Official channels now confirm Winter 2026, Final Beta dates and current pre-registration stores. The newest social post celebrates an in-game harvest, while the latest operational notice says all Final Beta invitations have been sent; no exact launch day or active redeem code is announced.
October 3, 2026
The official account celebrated a plentiful in-game harvest; no release or test-status details changed.
See the official postSeptember 27, 2026
The official account shared a snowy in-game gathering and invited players to sit and chat; no release or test status changed.
See the official postSeptember 25, 2026
The official account shared a moonlit scene beside the water; no release or test status changed.
See the official postSeptember 24, 2026
All test invitations were sent by 19:00 UTC+8; use the official access page for the final result.
Read the official noticeSeptember 20, 2026
The Final Beta Creation Contest accepts fan works through October 31 at 23:59 UTC+8.
Read the contest noticeSeptember 20, 2026
The official guidelines cover chat, messages, visits, team activities, privacy, safety and reporting.
Read the community guidelinesEarly September 2026
The task-based draw offered an additional access route before the main survey closed.
Check the official event pageAugust 26, 2026
Winter 2026, Final Beta and current PC and mobile storefronts are confirmed.
Read the checked news timelineAugust 10, 2026
The booth guide confirms a hands-on demo, Neighbor encounters, activities and exclusive merch.
Read the checked gamescom guideMay 25, 2026
The official social post confirms that the Stardrift Test closed.
Read the wrap-upMay 19, 2026
Official news lists Petit Planet: Stardrift Test Ending Soon.
April 26, 2026
Official news lists All Stardrift Test Access Has Been Sent Out.
April 21, 2026
Official news lists Petit Planet: Stardrift Test Begins Today.
Follow the full timeline
See the newest confirmed announcement first, followed by release, beta and code status.
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Details you can trust right now
| Detail | What you can know today | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| gamescom 2026 appearance | Petit Planet has a playable PC demo at Hall 6.1, Booth B030, from August 26-30. | Official COGNOSPHERE release |
| Petit Planet release window | Winter 2026 is confirmed; the exact launch day is not. | Official announcement |
| Pre-registration | Open through Epic Games Store, App Store, Google Play and the official site. | Official website |
| Final Beta | Sign-ups closed September 14 at 00:00 UTC+8; the test opened September 20 and is now live. | Official FAQ |
| Final Beta access draw | A separate official task-based event offered additional access chances before the test. | Official event |
| Staycation tester pool | Separate long-term confidential testing pool for applicants aged 18 or older; selection is not guaranteed. | Official HoYoLAB post |
| Stardrift Test period | The test ran from April 21 to May 25, 2026. | Official wrap-up |
| Stardrift purchase status | The test build had no in-game purchases and wiped its data after testing. | Official test guide |
| 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. | ESRB |
| Active redeem codes | No public active redeem code is confirmed here. | Still unannounced |
| Bestie Star-Light lamp | Named by public previews as a pre-registration reward; check the official site for eligibility. | Preview note plus official-site check |
Videos
Official videos and public gameplay to enjoy now
Start with official ambience and trailers, then open the public first look when you want more detail. These links avoid leaks and reuploads so your browsing stays cozy and clean.
Official ambience
Planet Slow Living
Official rain, sunset and quiet-moment ambience for enjoying Petit Planet's cozy mood without gameplay spoilers.
Listen on YouTube
Official trailer
Cozy Cosmos Trailer
Good visual reference for the game's tone, collecting, decorating, neighbors and social play.
Watch on YouTube
Test trailer
Stardrift Test Trailer
Useful short reference for the second public test period and beta-era presentation.
Watch on YouTube
Public gameplay
Stardrift Test first look
Long-form public gameplay link surfaced through PC Gamer's guide; useful for pacing and UI context.
Watch on YouTubeTrust notes
How this guide keeps things cozy
No leak chasing
You will not find private test details, NDA material or datamined information here.
No mystery dates
Exact dates appear only after an official announcement or official platform listing.
Beta details can change
Beta-era details are treated as early previews, not promises about the final launch.