Petit Planet launches globally on December 4, 2026 for PC, iOS and Android, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for 2027. HoYoverse used the November 1 pre-launch special program to confirm the date, show the main gameplay systems, announce launch events, and hand out a redeem code worth 10 Curio Sea Whistles. The game is free to play.
Key facts at a glance
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Detail |
Confirmed information |
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Release date |
December 4, 2026 (UTC+8 per the official site) |
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Platforms |
PC (Epic Games Store and client download), iOS, Android |
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Switch 2 |
2027, no month announced |
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Redeem code |
PTPL1204, for Curio Sea Whistle x10 |
Official regional launch times have not been published yet, so check the official channels closer to the date.
What the pre-launch special program covered
The stream aired on November 1 at 7:00 PM (UTC+8) on the official YouTube and Twitch channels, with the development team and a guest. It was less a teaser and more a walkthrough of what players will do on day one.
You play as a Planet Tender who travels to the Starsea on the back of Oumuamua, a Starsea Spirit said to listen to the wishes in people's hearts. On your own planet you plant a Luca Seed, which grows into a Luca Arbor over time. The Arbor shapes your planet's landscape, seasons and ecosystem, and leveling it up unlocks Luca Fruits that change how your planet looks. This tree is the backbone of progression, so expect most of your goals to loop back to it.
Daily life covers the usual cozy-sim ground: farming and selling crops, foraging, cooking (including special dishes called Miracle Feasts), crafting furniture, decorating your home and planet, and collecting fish, bugs and beach finds for a museum-style exhibit called the Omni-Gallery. You can also customize your avatar, including dyeing your hair through an NPC salon.
Neighbors, Starsea voyages and multiplayer
Planet Coordinator Mobai and Starsea Racer Elsasani greet every new player, and more Neighbors arrive over time. The stream also showed Glenn (shop owner), Yunguo (crop cultivator) and several others. You can give Neighbors gifts and even outfits, and invite them to move onto your planet.
Beyond your home planet, you can sail across the Starsea on voyages with specific Neighbors to reach scattered Islets. These trips can turn up new Neighbors, unusual animals and plants.
Multiplayer is relaxed. You can visit other players' planets or host visitors, sell at the host's greenmarket, and do activities together. A letter feature called Echoes of Star Notes lets you send notes into the world and receive random ones from other players. The Galactic Bazaar is the shared hub, with minigames, auctions, a place to share creations, and a coffee shop called Cafe Untamed. Events there pay out jellies you can trade for goodies.
Launch rewards and the redeem code
The redeem code from the stream is PTPL1204. It gives 10 Curio Sea Whistles, which are the currency for the Starsea Call, where you obtain seasonal Curios. Redemption only works after the game launches. Open Settings, then Account, then Redemption Code. Rewards arrive in your PuffPost Box and expire after 30 days, so claiming the mail is a separate deadline from redeeming the code. One community guide lists the code as valid until January 3, 2027 at 10:00 (UTC+8), which is a third-party figure, so double check it in game.
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Source |
Reward |
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Redeem code PTPL1204 |
Curio Sea Whistle x10 |
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Seven Cups of Tea Beneath the Boughs (daily login) |
Up to 10 Curio Sea Whistles |
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Planet Growth Rewards (Luca Arbor to level 30) |
10 Sea Whistles |
If you claim all three, that is 30 Sea Whistles from launch events alone. Free progression also unlocks over 1,000 clothing and furniture items through regular play.
Pre-registration rewards and milestones
Everyone who pre-registers gets Bestie Star-Light, including people who registered earlier, and you claim it by logging in at launch. Global milestone rewards unlock as registrations grow.
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Global pre-registrations |
Reward |
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2,000,000 |
Blissful Floral and Fruit Tea x2 |
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6,000,000 |
Sweet Special x2 |
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8,000,000 |
Bazaar Jelly x100 |
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10,000,000 |
Sproutling Outfit |
The 4,000,000 tier gives Red Star Firework x2. Chinese-language coverage of the livestream says the Sproutling Outfit milestone has already been reached, but check the official pre-registration page for the live global count. You can pre-register on the App Store, Google Play, the Epic Games Store or the official website.
Web events running now
Several website events are open before launch. In "Besties, Made to Match!", teaming up with two friends to pre-register earns each of you an exclusive clothing item. "Launch a Planet" has you design your own planet on the event site for a chance at surprise grand prizes. A pre-registration lucky draw offers in-game and physical prizes. The first Seasonal Creation Event starts alongside launch, with cash prizes, in-game rewards and merchandise for selected fan creations. After the stream, the official X account also offered a "Moving Guide" giveaway with a suitcase, gift cards and a luggage tag. A collaboration with UMe Tea was teased as coming soon, with no details yet.
Switch 2 in 2027
The Switch 2 announcement came at the end of the stream, with footage shown around the 28 minute mark. HoYoverse said only that the version is coming in 2027 and that more details and gameplay footage will follow. It is the studio's first Nintendo platform release. If you are waiting for the Switch 2 version, it is worth knowing that no Switch 1 version has been announced, and that nothing has been said yet about whether progress will carry over between platforms. Treat cross-platform details as unconfirmed.
Why this preview matters
Pre-launch streams from HoYoverse often decide whether a new game gets a serious look or a shrug. This one answered the big questions early: a firm date, three platforms at launch, and a clear picture of daily play. It also showed that the studio is leaning on a slower, creative loop of planting, decorating and visiting friends rather than combat. How the economy and long-term updates hold up is something only launch will show.
Monetization details were not covered in the sources we found for the global version, so we are not making claims about prices or rates here. Sea Whistles being the currency for the Starsea Call suggests a gacha-style layer, but the specifics are not confirmed.
FAQ
Is Petit Planet free to play?
Yes, it is described as free to play on all announced platforms. What you can buy and how much it costs has not been detailed for the global version yet.
Can I redeem PTPL1204 before December 4?
No. The code only works after the game launches, through Settings, Account, then Redemption Code.
Will my pre-registration rewards carry over if I register on a different platform?
The rewards are tied to pre-registration for the game overall, and the official page says past pre-registrations count. Log in at launch to claim them. Whether registering on several platforms stacks anything has not been stated.
Is there a Switch 2 release date?
Only the year, 2027. No month or price has been announced.
Should I wait for reviews before downloading?
Since it is free, there is little risk in trying it at launch. Just be careful about spending until you know how the shop and Starsea Call work.
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