Petit Planet Base Relocation and Layout Preview Guide

To relocate your home in Petit Planet, open the relocation tool and enter the integrated layout preview mode to place blueprint ghosts of your structures before spending resources or confirming the move. Previewing your site allows you to test placement, adjust grid alignment, and verify NPC pathing without permanently altering your target plot.

How Layout Preview Works

The layout preview mode functions as a risk-free testing environment for your base layout. When activated, the game shifts your existing structures into semi-transparent "ghost" objects that you can move, rotate, and reposition across the target land plot.

Relocation Step	Action in Preview Mode	Key Consideration
1. Footprint Check	Place ghost structures within plot boundaries	Ensure all structures fit within the target area's buildable footprint.
2. Grid Alignment	Align main buildings to the grid	Eliminate dead spaces to maximize room for crafting and storage.
3. Pathing Inspection	Leave walkable gaps between structures	Maintain open paths so your character and visiting NPCs do not get stuck.
4. Layout Save	Save configuration in the preview tool	Preserves your blueprint so you do not lose progress before final confirmation.

Pre-Move Layout Checks

Before confirming a final relocation, inspect the target terrain and verify these structural requirements:

Manual Obstacle Removal: Moving your base does not automatically clear the land. You must manually clear pre-existing rocks, trees, and debris in the target zone before confirming placement.
Plot Size Constraints: If you move from a larger plot to a smaller plot, you may need to reduce your structure footprint or store non-essential items in your inventory before finalizing the transfer.
Resource Proximity: Position your core layout closer to key environmental features on the map, such as water sources for fishing or nearby resource nodes, to reduce travel time during daily gameplay loops.
Utility Grouping: Use the move to group related structures—such as crafting stations and storage containers—together for faster inventory management.

Finalizing the Relocation

Once your ghost structures are properly aligned and free of terrain collisions, save your configuration within the layout preview tool. Confirm the move to shift your actual base assets to the new plot. All placed infrastructure will transfer immediately, allowing you to resume exploration and crafting without re-building structures from scratch.