Heartopia is kicking off its first closed beta test next month

- First CBT will run between Nov 4th to 18th

Engage in activities such as fishing, birdwatching, and cooking

Adopt animals, decorate your living space, and create unique fashion styles

Heartopia, a life simulation game developed by XD Games, was recently revealed and already shows great potential within the genre. The global Closed Beta Test starts this November, offering an early opportunity to explore its warm, pastel-toned environment before its official release in 2026. Download access begins on November 3rd, with server availability from November 4th to 18th.

If you've spent time playing Stardew Valley or enjoyed social interactions in Play Together, you'll likely understand the attraction here. Heartopia follows a similar relaxed approach: building friendships in a small town, engaging in creative pastimes, and enjoying quiet moments, all wrapped in its own gentle pace. It focuses less on progress indicators and more on simply being part of a world that moves at your own speed.

Each day unfolds naturally. One minute you might be fishing, and the next you're birdwatching. You can also choose to create your ideal home or walk around town meeting neighbors for conversations. There's no need to worry about energy limits or strict task lists—just do what feels right.

Every session offers something different. Ten random neighbors appear each time you log in, turning brief interactions into small stories of their own. There are pets to adopt (over twenty types of cats and dogs), hobbies to learn, and more than a thousand outfits to choose from. You aren't pressured to do anything quickly, and that might be its greatest strength.

Visually, Heartopia is looking like an impressive experience. It features lush, soft, and detailed environments that make even simple moments feel meaningful. You can also discover other games with a similar refined look in our list of the best-looking games on iOS, but Heartopia seems ready to establish its own peaceful place within that category.

Pre-registration is now available on Heartopia’s official website, providing exclusive incentives for those who sign up before its global release next year.