HoYoverse Announces Star Voyage Test: How to Join the Petit Planet Open Beta

Four stylized characters stand on a wooden stage under a starlit sky. They hold musical instruments, wearing colorful outfits, exuding a playful and fun vibe.
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  • Primary Subject: Petit Planet
  • Key Update: HoYoverse has opened registrations for the "Star Voyage Test," a major beta beginning April 21, 2026, featuring new characters and expanded social hubs.
  • Status: Confirmed (Official announcement made on April 2, 2026)
  • Last Verified: April 2, 2026
  • Quick Answer: To join the Petit Planet beta, visit the official website, log in with a HoYoverse account, and complete the recruitment survey before April 21, 2026.

HoYoverse is officially recruiting participants for the open beta test of their first-ever life-sim.

Back in September 2025, HoYoverse unveiled Petit Planet, an upcoming cozy life-sim. A closed beta started on November 7, 2025, and the company is now seeking participants for their first open beta.

Here's everything to know about the situation.

HoYoverse Seeks Players For Petit Planet Beta

On April 2, 2026, HoYoverse announced that they are looking for players to join the Star Voyage Test, the open beta test for Petit Planet.

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The beta is scheduled to begin on April 21 on PC, iOS, and Android. To join, players must visit the official Petit Planet website and complete a brief survey. Test access will be distributed to selected applicants through a random selection.

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There will also be opportunities for players to gain access to the beta through events and campaigns hosted on their official community platforms.

What is Petit Planet?

Petit Planet is a cozy life-sim revolving around creation, exploration, and playing with other players. You play as an employee of Loomi Co and are tasked with going to a small planetoid with three anthropomorphic animals. Together, you will develop the planet and explore the galaxy.

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Carve out your life in this new planet - relax, farm, fish, cook, and more alongside a variety of unique residents. Players can invite others to join their planet and live together.

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At the Star Market, the social hub of the game, you can meet other people and experience lively multiplayer communication. To get a closer bond, interact with other players through conversations and gift-giving.

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Players who join the Star Voyage Test will be the planet's first residents. Each player can form their character's unique personalities, stories, and dreams. There are full-character customizations, with certain tasks unlocking customization options. Similar to Animal Crossing and Pokemon Pokopia, the game takes place in real-time, and certain goals need multiple days to complete.

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