HoYoverse Coziness Test closed beta for Petit Planet on PC and iOS

HoYoverse will begin a closed beta, called the Coziness Test, for its upcoming life simulation Petit Planet on November 7, the company said. The test will be available on PC and iOS and is open to players who complete an online signup survey; registration is being kept open until further notice and entry is limited, with selected participants notified by email.

Petit Planet is HoYoverse's first entry into the life sim genre. The game places players in charge of a small planet, tasking them with activities familiar to the genre such as planting, fishing, mining and crafting while building relationships with friendly nonplayer characters and spirits. As players deepen bonds with neighbors, the planet's vitality, called Luca, will alter landscapes and unlock new life. Players can also head beyond their home planet on Starsea Voyages to explore other islets and meet creatures from across the game's cosmos.

HoYoverse said the Coziness Test will include the Galactic Bazaar, an online social hub where players can meet, chat and take part in cooperative rhythm minigames. The company is positioning social and multiplayer systems as central to the title's design and promoted the event...