MiHoYo’s Upcoming Animal Crossing-Like Game Astaweave Haven Now Has a New Name!

MiHoYo, the powerhouse behind HoYoVerse, has been busy brewing up something new. Their upcoming game, originally known as Astaweave Haven, has a fresh identity: Petit Planet. Even before a proper reveal, the game is undergoing significant changes—hopefully for the better!

If you're a fan of gacha games or RPGs, you might have already encountered whispers of Astaweave Haven. While official details from MiHoYo remain scarce, early indications suggest a departure from their usual open-world gacha adventures. Instead of another sprawling RPG, Petit Planet appears to be leaning towards a life-sim or management game, reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley.

The name change itself is intriguing. Petit Planet sounds undeniably charming and subtly hints at the game's potential management sim mechanics, distinguishing it from MiHoYo's typical gacha RPG offerings.

When's the Launch?

The game is still under development, with no official release date announced. Astaweave Haven received approval in China for PC and mobile releases in July. On October 31st, HoYoVerse registered the Petit Planet trademark, now awaiting approval in the U.S. and U.K.

Given MiHoYo/HoYoVerse's track record of rapid-fire releases (remember Zenless Zone Zero following Honkai: Star Rail? ), we can hope that once the name is officially approved, we'll soon get a proper look at Petit Planet.

What are your thoughts on this rebranding? Join the conversation on this Reddit thread to see what the community is saying.

And while we wait for more news on Astaweave Haven (aka Petit Planet), check out our coverage of Arknights Episode 14, featuring new stages and operators!