🎖️ What is DG Level?
DG (Developer Grade), also called the D.G. Members Guild, is Heartopia's central progression system. Think of it as your main character level.
DG Level Unlocks:
- → New Hobbies
- → Events & Activities
- → Increased Energy Capacity
- → Home Plot Expansions
- → New Furniture & Recipes
- → Story Content
⚠️ Time-Gated Progression
DG leveling is intentionally time-gated. You can only earn a limited number of Contribution Medals per day, so consistent daily play is more important than grinding sessions.
📈 How to Level Up
Contribution Medals = XP
Contribution Medals are the experience points for your DG level. Earn enough medals to level up!
🔑 Main Source: Resident Requests
- • 5 requests available per day
- • Each request gives 10 Contribution Medals
- • Maximum of 50 medals daily from requests
- • Resets at 6:00 AM (server time)
Types of Resident Requests:
- 📸 Taking photos of specific locations or items
- 🎣 Catching specific fish
- 🦋 Catching specific insects
- 📦 Delivering items to NPCs
- 🌾 Collecting resources
Other Medal Sources
- 🏆 Event Rankings — Top ranks in minigame events
- 🏠 Hosting Guests — Invite friends to your home
- 📖 Town Guide Missions — Complete special objectives
- 📅 Weekly Requests — Available at DG Level 13+
🎖️ Contribution Medals Complete Guide
Contribution Medals are the main currency for leveling up your DG. Here's every way to earn them:
📅 Daily Medal Sources
| Source | Medals | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 📋 Resident Requests (x5) | 50 | 10 medals each, resets 6AM |
| 🏆 Sea Fishing Event | 5-15 | Based on ranking (DG7+) |
| 🫧 Bubble Machine Challenge | 5-15 | Based on ranking (DG7+) |
| 🦆 Yellow Duck Puzzle | 5-15 | Based on ranking (DG7+) |
| 🦋 Bait the Insects | 5-15 | Requires Insect Catching (DG8+) |
| 🐣 Nest of Hundreds | 5-15 | Requires Birdwatching (DG8+) |
| 🏠 Host Guests | 5-10 | Invite friends to your home |
📆 Weekly Medal Sources (DG13+)
| Source | Medals | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 📅 Weekly Requests | 30-50 | Larger quests, weekly reset |
| 📖 Town Guide Missions | 10-20 | Complete specific objectives |
🧮 Daily Medal Potential
Minimum (Requests Only)
Maximum (All Sources)
💡 Pro Tip: Consistent daily play (50 medals/day from requests) is more important than trying to max out every day. The extra event medals are nice bonuses!
📊 Medals Required by Level
Approximate Contribution Medals needed to reach each DG level:
| Level | Medals Needed | Days (50/day) | Gold Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 → 2 | 50 | 1 day | 500 |
| 2 → 3 | 100 | 2 days | 1,000 |
| 3 → 4 | 150 | 3 days | 1,500 |
| 4 → 5 | 200 | 4 days | 2,000 |
| 5 → 6 | 250 | 5 days | 2,500 |
| 6 → 7 | 300 | 6 days | 3,000 |
| 7 → 8 | 350 | 7 days | 3,500 |
| 8 → 9 | 400 | 8 days | 4,000 |
| 9 → 10 | 450 | 9 days | 4,500 |
| 10 → 12 | 500+ each | ~10 days each | 5,000+ |
| 12 → 15+ | 600+ each | ~12+ days each | 6,000+ |
⏱️ Time to DG6 (First Major Milestone)
Reaching DG Level 6 takes approximately 15-20 days of consistent daily play. This unlocks Cooking, which is the best early-game money maker!
🎁 All Level Unlocks
Here's what unlocks at each DG level:
| Level | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Tutorial |
🎣 Fishing (Vanya) + 🌱 Gardening (Blanc)
First two hobbies, automatic unlock
|
| Level 2 |
🎫 Hobby
Expansion Ticket
Save for Cooking at Level 6!
|
| Level 3 | 🎫 Hobby Expansion Ticket |
| Level 5 | 🎫 Hobby Expansion Ticket |
| Level 6 |
Choose 1 Hobby to Unlock:
🍳 Cooking
⭐
🦋 Insect
Catching
🐦
Birdwatching
⭐ Cooking recommended first for profit!
|
| Level 7 |
🎉 Basic Events
Sea Fishing, Bubble Machine Challenge,
Yellow Duck Puzzle
|
| Level 8 |
🎫
Hobby Expansion Ticket
+ 🎉 Advanced Events
Bait the Insects, Nest of Hundreds
(require hobbies)
|
| Level 11 | 🎫 Hobby Expansion Ticket |
| Level 12 |
Pet Care Hobbies:
🐱 Cat Care
🐕 Dog Care
Must unlock Cat Care before Dog Care
|
| Level 13 |
📅 Weekly Requests
Additional medal income source
|
| Level 15 |
🏆 Achievement System
Badges & achievement tracking
|
🎫 Hobby Expansion Ticket Summary
You receive tickets at DG Levels 2, 3, 5, 8, and 11. Each hobby requires one ticket to unlock, so plan your unlocks carefully!
💡 Progression Tips
✅ Do
- • Complete all 5 Resident Requests daily — missing days slows progress significantly
- • Check requests at 6 AM — get a head start on the day
- • Save Hobby Tickets for Level 6 — unlock Cooking first for profit
- • Prepare materials in advance — some requests need specific items
- • Level hobbies alongside DG — many events require hobby levels
❌ Don't
- • Skip daily requests — you can't make up for lost medals
- • Use Hobby Tickets randomly — plan your unlock order
- • Expect to rush — the system is designed for daily play
- • Ignore the calendar icon — that's where requests are found!
🔍 How to Access DG Menu
- 1. Open your in-game watch/smartwatch
- 2. Find the D.G. Members Guild icon
- 3. View your current Contribution Medals and progress
- 4. When you have enough medals, press the upgrade button (costs some Gold)
📅 Resident Requests: Look for the calendar icon in the top-left of your screen to find daily requests from NPCs.