Heartopia will undergo scheduled server maintenance on August 19, 2026, from 15:00 to 18:00 (UTC-5). During this window, players will be unable to log in to the game. As compensation for the downtime, all players will receive 8,000 Gold and 10 Wishing Stars, provided they claim the items from their in-game mailbox by August 22, 17:00 (UTC-5).

New Events and Gameplay Features

Following the maintenance, the game will introduce several additions:

  • Back-to-School Sticker Challenge: Available from August 29 to September 14, this event tasks players with completing daily quests to collect stickers. Players can trade duplicate stickers with friends (up to 5 per day) to unlock rewards.
  • Hot Air Balloon Event: Starting for players at level 18, hot air balloon rides will be available every Saturday and Sunday at 4:00 PM (Server Time), provided weather conditions are clear. Each balloon holds up to 6 players.
  • Friend Styling: Players with a Friend level of 2 or higher can now enter a dedicated mode to style their friends' outfits in real-time, with support for emotes and chat.

Technical and Content Updates

The update also includes a significant expansion to the photography system, which now features a Selfie mode with adjustable angles and facial expressions. Additionally, a new hair salon-themed furniture set has been added to the Furniture Shop, alongside new interactive research items for the Self-Service Lab.

For PC players, the update introduces a new hotkey, O, for instant outfit changes. The main story quest chain in Whalefall Canyon will also unlock following the conclusion of the current Fashionwave event, offering new Exploration XP and Certificates of Exploration.

Optimization and Bug Fixes

Several quality-of-life changes have been implemented, including:

  • Guild Sign-In: A new Remedy system allows players to recover up to 2 missed sign-in chances on weekends.
  • Toolbox: A direct shortcut to Repair Kits has been added to the toolbox interface.
  • Closet UI: Categories have been refined, renaming items like Chapeau to Hat/Head and Gloves to Bracelet to improve navigation.

A wide range of bug fixes are included in this patch, addressing issues such as incorrect character postures in Whalefall Canyon, display errors with aquarium fish, and various visual glitches related to furniture placement and map navigation.