Astaweave Haven: MiHoYo's Animal Crossing-esque

HoYoVerse's parent company, MiHoYo, is keeping busy! Their upcoming game, originally titled Astaweave Haven, has been renamed Petit Planet. While details remain scarce, this shift hints at a potential departure from MiHoYo's typical open-world gacha formula.

If you're a fan of gacha or RPGs, you might have already heard whispers of Astaweave Haven. While official information is limited, indications suggest Petit Planet could be a life-simulation or management game, drawing comparisons to titles like Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley.

The name change itself is intriguing. "Petit Planet" has a charming, approachable feel, reinforcing the impression of a management sim rather than a typical MiHoYo gacha RPG.

Release Date?

Currently, there's no official launch date. Astaweave Haven received Chinese approval for PC and mobile in July. The new name, Petit Planet, was registered by HoYoVerse on October 31st and is awaiting US and UK approval.

Given MiHoYo's track record of rapid releases (consider the quick succession of Zenless Zone Zero after Honkai: Star Rail), we can hope for a swift approval process followed by a glimpse of Petit Planet's gameplay.

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