Cozy Game Petit Planet Announced for Switch 2

Rejoice, Nintendo Switch 2 owners with a taste for the cozy, because Hoyoverse, the studio behind Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, is bringing its new intergalactic life sim Petit Planet to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The free-to-play game is already releasing on PC, iOS, and Android on December 4, 2026. The news came as part of a special update from Hoyoverse, which gave us a deep dive into some of the Petit Planet neighbors you can encounter, the home decor features, and mini-games available as you live your life in Starsea.

You start out taking care of your own planet, but can then explore the little islands in the skies around Starsea or visit the hub-style Galactic Bazaar for things like in-game auctions and community features. Petit Planet was announced back in September 2025, and during a preview, it was described as "Animal Crossing meets The Little Prince." According to an early review, Petit Planet offers a charming, "The Little Prince"-themed take on Animal Crossing: New Horizons with an emphasis on clear progression and multiplayer. The special update also revealed chances for players to score pre-registration prizes as well as a "Launch a Planet" event on the game's official website.