❄️ Heartopia Winter Frost Season Guide
Everything you need to know about the Winter Frost Season event — from Frostspore fishing and the Onsen Egg Hunt to the Snow Concert and Fashionwave rewards.
7 Weeks
Event Duration
16 Eggs
Onsen Egg Hunt
10
Snowman Bubbles
⛸️
New Hobby: Ice Skating
📅 Event Timeline
| Phase | Dates | Key Content |
|---|---|---|
| 🛠️ Prep Phase | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | Ice Rink construction, Frostspore investigation, friendship interactions, wildlife check-in with Vanya |
| 🎭 Fashionwave Launch | Jan 31 | Full event begins — Egg Hunt, Snowman Bubbles, Snow Concert, Frostspore Fish & Insects, Fashionwave shop |
| 🎵 Opening Concert | Week 1 (daily) | Daily Snow Concert at 7:00 PM server time |
| 🎶 Mid-Season | Weeks 2–5 | Weekend-only concerts, ongoing Egg Hunt, Frostspore activities |
| 🎵 Closing Concert | Final week (daily) | Daily Snow Concert returns for the final week |
| 🏁 Event Ends | Mar 14, 5:00 AM | All seasonal content removed; daily reset ~6:00 AM |
🔓 How to Unlock the Winter Frost Season
Wait for Atara's Call
After January 24, log in and you'll receive a phone call from Atara.
Head to Town Hall
Atara asks you to find important documents left on a desk at Town Hall.
Complete Prep Phase Quests
Follow the quest chain to investigate the Frostspore outbreak and help build the Ice Rink.
Full Event Unlocks Jan 31
The Fashionwave event, Egg Hunt, Snow Concert, and all seasonal activities become available.
🛠️ Prep Phase (Jan 24 – Jan 31)
The first week is a preparation period where the town transforms into a winter wonderland. Complete daily tasks to unlock the full event.
🏗️ Key Activities
- ⛸️ Help Eric build the Ice Rink at Onsen Mountain Park
- 🔬 Investigate the Frostspore outbreak
- 🐾 Wildlife check-in with Vanya
- 👫 Friendship interactions (7 unique days)
- 📅 7-day login bonus rewards
🎁 Prep Phase Rewards
- 🔦 Night Fishing Mocha Light
- 🐧 Penguin Set Sofa (furniture)
- 🖼️ "Frame the Winter" action frame
- 👫 Two-person interaction emotes
🎭 Fashionwave Event & Rewards
The Fashionwave event is the main reward system for the Winter Frost Season, launching January 31. Earn two types of currency to unlock exclusive items.
🌰 Fashionwave Points (Acorns)
- 📋 Earned by completing Winter Frost quests
- ⬆️ Level up the Season Reward Pass
- ☃️ Access via snowman icon (top-right)
- 🎁 Unlock tiered pass rewards
🪙 Fashionwave Tokens
- 🐟 Earned by selling Frostspore fish & seasonal food
- 📋 Earned via seasonal challenges
- 🛍️ Spend at the Fashionwave shop
- 👗 Buy outfits, emotes, vehicles, furniture
🏪 Fashionwave Shop Items
Winter Outfits
Exclusive Emotes
Vehicles
Winter Furniture
🐟 Frostspore Fish
Frostspore Fish are limited-time infected fish that only appear during the Winter Frost Season. They earn Fashionwave Points and can be sold for Fashionwave Tokens.
📍 How to Unlock Frostspore Fishing
1. Find Vanya at the northern beach of Onsen Mountain (she relocates during the event)
2. Complete her short introductory quest about the Winter Frost Season
3. Frostspore Fish will start spawning in the Old Sea
🦋 Frostspore Insects
Infected insects also appear during the event, earning you additional Fashionwave Points.
- 🦋 Frostspore Butterflies — found at Forest Lake area, any weather
- 💬 Talk to Naniwa and choose "Mysterious Frostspore Butterflies" to start
- 🌰 Each catch earns Fashionwave Points toward your reward pass
🥚 Onsen Egg Hunt (16 Days)
A 16-day daily treasure hunt on Onsen Mountain that rewards exclusive winter-themed furniture and rare titles.
📋 Requirements
- ⭐ DG Level 7 or higher
- ✅ Completed main story tutorial quests
- 💬 Speak to the NPC on Onsen Mountain to trigger the event
🔍 How It Works
Each day, a new Cracked Egg spawns somewhere on Onsen Mountain
Find the egg and take a photo of it
Find the nearby Furniture Bubble (snowman-shaped) and pop it
Collect the physical egg decoration and furniture reward
🎵 Snow Concert
A daily limited-time musical event at the Onsen Mountain concert venue with music, fireworks, and social activities.
| Period | Schedule | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Week | Daily | 7:00 PM server time |
| Mid-Season (Weeks 2–5) | Weekends only | 7:00 PM server time |
| Closing Week | Daily | 7:00 PM server time |
🎆 What to Expect
- 🎶 Live music performances
- 🎆 Fireworks display
- 🕯️ Purchase glowsticks
- 👥 Social hangout with friends
📍 How to Join
- 🚌 Take the Winter Utopia bus stop
- 📍 Located above Onsen Mountain bus stop
- ⏰ Enter between 7:00–7:20 PM
- 🆓 Bus stop is free during the event
☃️ Snowman Bubbles (10 Total)
Snowman-shaped bubbles are scattered across the map during the Winter Frost Season. Pop them to collect unique snowman sculpture decorations for your home.
📍 Bubble Locations
Town
Forest
Onsen Mountain
Whale Mountain
Flower Fields
Fishing Village
🧊 Frostbitten Skin (Blue Skin)
One of the most sought-after cosmetics of the Winter Frost Season — a pale blue skin unlocked through a 6-day ritual involving the Frostspore Infection.
📋 How to Unlock
Trigger the Frostspore Infection buff by standing in cold weather (look for the snowflake icon)
Keep the buff active for at least 1 minute
Repeat for 6 consecutive days
The Frostbitten Skin unlocks automatically after Day 6
⛸️ Ice Skating (New Permanent Hobby)
Ice Skating is a brand-new hobby introduced during the Winter Frost Season. Unlike seasonal hobbies, Ice Skating becomes a permanent hobby once unlocked.
🔓 How to Unlock
- 1. Accept Atara's call (Jan 24+)
- 2. Visit Onsen Mountain Park
- 3. Speak with Eric (Ice Skating NPC)
- 4. Complete daily rink construction tasks
- 5. Ice Rink opens when construction finishes
⛸️ Details
- 📅 Available from January 31, 2026
- 🏔️ Located at Onsen Mountain Ice Rink
- ♾️ Permanent hobby (stays after event)
- 👫 Skate with friends!
🐧 Penguin Stove & Winter Recipes
The Aurora Banquet quest rewards you with the Penguin Stove — a special cooking appliance required for all winter-exclusive recipes.
🍳 How to Get the Penguin Stove
- 📋 Complete the Aurora Banquet quest
- 🐧 Receive the Penguin Stove + 2 basic recipes
- 🔄 Replace ingredients to discover secret recipes
🥬 New Seasonal Ingredients
- 🥕 Radishes — buy from Blanc
- 🧁 Frosting — buy from Mabel
- 🍳 Used in Penguin Stove-exclusive recipes
- ⏰ Only available during Winter Frost Season
💡 Winter Frost Season Tips
Log In Daily
Don't miss the 7-day login bonus, daily Egg Hunt, and Frostbitten Skin streak.
Fish at Old Sea
Frostspore Fish only spawn at Old Sea. Complete Vanya's quest first.
Farm Fashionwave Tokens
Sell Frostspore fish and seasonal food to earn tokens for the shop.
Don't Miss the Concert
Arrive between 7:00–7:20 PM server time. Check if it's a concert day!
Start Frostbitten Skin Early
You need 6 consecutive days — start as soon as the event begins.
Photo the Eggs
Remember to take a photo of each Onsen Egg before collecting the furniture bubble.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Heartopia Winter Frost Season start and end? ▼
The Winter Frost Season runs from January 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM to March 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM, with daily resets around 6:00 AM server time. The first week (Jan 24–31) is the Prep Phase, and the full Fashionwave event begins January 31.
How do I unlock the Frostbitten Skin (blue skin)? ▼
Trigger the Frostspore Infection buff for 6 consecutive days, keeping the buff active for at least 1 minute each day. The buff is triggered by standing in cold weather during the Winter Frost Season. Missing a day resets your streak.
Where do I catch Frostspore Fish? ▼
All Frostspore Fish are caught exclusively at Old Sea, off the coast of Onsen Mountain. Complete Vanya's introductory quest first — she relocates to the northern beach of Onsen Mountain during the event.
How does the Onsen Egg Hunt work? ▼
The Onsen Egg Hunt is a 16-day daily treasure hunt starting January 31. Each day, find one egg on Onsen Mountain, take a photo of it, then find a nearby furniture bubble. Requires DG Level 7 and completed main story tutorial.
What time is the Snow Concert? ▼
The Snow Concert runs daily at 7:00 PM server time during the first and last weeks of the season. During middle weeks, it shifts to weekends only. Enter the venue between 7:00–7:20 PM to participate.