# Petit Planet Gives Animal Crossing Its First Serious Rival in Years

Plums lose to mangoes. I'm aware of that. I picked plums regardless. That was the first genuine choice Petit Planet put in front of me, and it says most of what there is to say about the game. miHoYo's new life sim, published by HoYoverse and slated for winter 2026, offers a pair of starter worlds:

| Fact | Value |
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| Published | 30 August 2026 |

Source: https://egamers.io/petit-planet-gives-animal-crossing-its-first-serious-rival-in-years/