Global launch
Petit Planet Release Date
Last checked ·By the Petit Planet Atlas team·How we source
Your time: Dec 4, 10:00 (UTC+8). Estimated hour — the official time isn't announced yet.
When is the Petit Planet release date?
Petit Planet releases worldwide on Friday, December 4, 2026, on PC (Epic Games Store and the official launcher), iOS and Android. HoYoverse announced the date on October 30, 2026. Pre-download opens December 1. The exact launch hour has not been announced; a Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for 2027.
Where you can play
Platforms
| Platform | Store | Release | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Windows) | Epic Games Store + official launcher | ✓ Dec 4, 2026 | pressInven Global, Nov 1pressSaiganak, Oct 30 |
| iPhone / iPad | App Store | ✓ Dec 4, 2026 | pressInven Global, Nov 1pressSaiganak, Oct 30 |
| Android | Google Play | ✓ Dec 4, 2026 | pressInven Global, Nov 1pressSaiganak, Oct 30 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo eShop | 2027 (no date) | pressInven Global, Nov 1pressNintendo Everything (ESRB) |
| Steam | — | Not announced | |
| PlayStation / Xbox | — | Not announced |
Estimate
Launch time by region
not announced HoYoverse hasn't posted the launch hour. The times below assume 10:00 (UTC+8), the hour HoYoverse used for its recent launches — Game8 uses the same estimate. Treat them as a guide until the official time appears.
Los Angeles (PT)
Thu, Dec 3, 6:00 PM
New York (ET)
Thu, Dec 3, 9:00 PM
London
Fri, Dec 4, 2:00 AM
Berlin / Paris
Fri, Dec 4, 3:00 AM
Singapore / Manila
Fri, Dec 4, 10:00 AM
Tokyo / Seoul
Fri, Dec 4, 11:00 AM
Sydney
Fri, Dec 4, 1:00 PM
Timeline
Road to launch
Sep 25, 2025
Announced with a trailer at Tokyo Game Show
Nov 7 – Dec 1, 2025
Coziness Test (closed beta 1) on PC and iOS
Apr 21 – May 25, 2026
Stardrift Test (closed beta 2) on PC, iOS and Android
Late Jun 2026
ESRB rating lists PC and Nintendo Switch 2
Sep 20 – Oct 19, 2026
Final Beta on PC, iOS and Android
Oct 30, 2026
Release date announced: December 4
Nov 1, 2026
Pre-launch special program livestream (code PTPL1204)
Dec 1, 2026
Pre-download opens
Dec 4, 2026
Global launch on PC, iOS and Android
2027
Nintendo Switch 2 version
Test details: Petit Planet beta tests.
Conflicting dates you may see
- Some sites print “December 4, 2025” — a typo. The launch year is 2026.
- Launch times like “10:00 UTC+8” or “Dec 3, 9 PM ET” are estimates, not official announcements.
Frequently asked questions
When does Petit Planet come out?＋
Petit Planet releases worldwide on Friday, December 4, 2026, on PC (Epic Games Store and the official launcher), iOS and Android. HoYoverse announced the date on October 30, 2026. Pre-download opens December 1. The exact launch hour has not been announced; a Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for 2027.
What time does Petit Planet launch?＋
HoYoverse has not announced the launch hour. Its recent games launched at 10:00 (UTC+8), so that is the estimate our countdown uses — it is labelled as an estimate and we will update it the moment the official time is posted.
When can I pre-download Petit Planet?＋
Pre-download opens on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 on the official launcher, Epic Games Store, App Store and Google Play. See how to download.
Is Petit Planet coming to Switch 2?＋
Yes, a Nintendo Switch 2 version is scheduled for 2027 according to Inven's report on the Nov 1 livestream; it was also rated by the ESRB in June 2026. No date or price has been announced.
Is Petit Planet on Steam or PS5?＋
Neither has been announced. On PC, Petit Planet is on the Epic Games Store and HoYoverse's own launcher.
Is Petit Planet free?＋
Yes, it is free to download on every platform. See is it gacha? for what is paid.