MiHoYo, the Chinese developer behind HoYoVerse, has been busy lately. Their upcoming game, previously known as Astaweave Haven, has received a name change: Petit Planet. Even before a proper reveal, the game is undergoing significant revisions.
If you're a fan of gacha games or RPGs, you may have already heard of Astaweave Haven. However, official details from MiHoYo have been scarce. What we do know suggests a departure from HoYoVerse's typical open-world gacha formula.
Instead of another open-world gacha adventure, Astaweave Haven – now Petit Planet – appears to be a life simulation or management game, reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley.
The new name, Petit Planet, is a welcome change. It's more charming and subtly hints at the game's likely genre, differentiating it from MiHoYo's usual gacha RPG offerings.
Release Date?
The game's development is ongoing, with no official release date announced. Astaweave Haven received Chinese approval for PC and mobile in July. On October 31st, HoYoVerse registered the Petit Planet trademark, and the new name is now awaiting approval in the US and UK.
Given MiHoYo/HoYoVerse's track record of rapid releases (consider the quick succession of Zenless Zone Zero after Honkai: Star Rail), we can anticipate a relatively swift launch following name approval and subsequent unveiling of Petit Planet's gameplay.
What are your thoughts on this rebranding? Join the discussion on this Reddit thread to see what other players are saying.
In the meantime, stay tuned for more updates on Petit Planet (formerly Astaweave Haven), and check out our coverage of Arknights Episode 14, featuring new stages and operators.
