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Overview

Heartopia (global version) and 《心动小镇》 (Chinese version) share core gameplay but have distinct release timelines. The Chinese version launched publicly on July 17, 2024, with frequent updates documented primarily via the App Store and TapTap.

The global version completed its pre-release phase as of December 27, 2025, with Closed Beta Tests (CBTs) featuring data wipes and limited public patch notes. Full global launch occurred on January 8, 2026 across PC, iOS, and Android.

Note: Global versions align with Chinese post-launch, but CBTs focused on testing core features like building, hobbies, and multiplayer without persistent progress.

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Chinese Version (《心动小镇》)

Detailed changelogs from App Store history (translated to English). Versions listed newest to oldest.

Version 0.4.2 November 8, 2025

New Features & Optimizations

  • Self-Service Research Room: Unlocks at Developer Level 27 (west of town center plaza). Includes control console, research devices, and results shop. Research interactive furniture (e.g., cat/dog lucky coins, trampolines, pressure plates). Research time-based; upgrades improve speed. Earn research energy to level up console for more items/devices.
  • Pet Optimizations: Growth values converted to pet levels (auto-conversion for existing pets); level-up rewards (gold, full wish stars). New dog reactions for "happy/super happy" states. Some pet clothes now support tails. Improved cat behaviors.
  • Painting Updates: New furniture templates for decals at workbench (wooden stools, tea tables, single/double sofas, floor lamps). New fill-color templates (animals, portraits).
  • Fashion Store Refresh: New items from Dorothy's shop (convenience store shirts, work aprons, baseball caps, shopping bags, leather sandals with recolors); old-fashioned glasses, goatee mustache. Shop refresh varies per player.

Related Events

  • "Snowflake Bathhouse" (Boiling Snow Bath) Festival: November 8 to December 20, Level 7+. Handbook challenges, tokens, rewards (cedar sauna house furniture), packs, shop items (sauna hats, towels, reindeer ornaments), limited cooking (steam cedar stove), flora/fauna (poinsettia, sweet beets, special fish/insects/birds), collections (November 22 to December 6), home-like decorations.
  • "Happy Polka" Dance: Double friend interactions for shared emote.
  • "Sauna Experience": Bubble hunts for expression gifts.
Version 0.4.1 October 29, 2025

Events

  • Anniversary Gifts: 120 limited exhibition tickets on login (July 17 to August 25).
  • "Heartopia x Empresses in the Palace" Collaboration: November 22 to December 27. "Empress Plays Heartopia" (dice rewards), "Wind Treasures - Forbidden City Wonders" gacha (outfits), "Moonlight Treasure Box - Against the Wind" gacha.
  • "Stellar Attraction" (Star River Festival): August 16 to September 27 (details in-game).

New Features & Optimizations

  • Painting Function: Unlocks at Level 14 (buy canvas from Ka Qing general store). Place/handheld canvases (high-fidelity options); templates for coloring; display on frames/racks (limited by "creation slots"); clothing crafting at workbench (coupons via crystals); report inappropriate art.
  • Blueprint Updates: Island support (apply/save island data; furniture not shared with home).
  • Developer Level Cap: Raised to 80 with rewards; association UI tweaks.
  • Collection Certifications: Cooking hobby (track non-limited collections for mastery rewards up to "Master").
Version 0.3.4 August 13, 2025

Events

  • Anniversary: 120 tickets (July 17 to August 25).
  • "Heartopia x My Little Pony" Collaboration: July 17 to August 25. "Harmony Tree Awakening" (sense/resonate/irrigate for elements/gems; rewards tickets/crystals); "Memorial Merch" gacha (badges for tickets/sets); "Acorn Exhibition: Rainbow Pony" (6 outfits/vehicles, no repeats in 6 pulls); vehicle collection rewards.
  • "Heartopia x Frog Prince": July 17 to August 2. Twist egg machine (tasks for coins/outfits).
  • "Anniversary Memories": July 17 to August 31. Personal stats report/keywords.
  • "Time Post Office": July 24 to September 26. Mail to future self (wish star reward after 1 year).

New Features & Optimizations

  • Bug Catching/Gardening Certifications: Track non-limited items (bugs by count, hybrids for gardening) for "Master" rewards.
  • Heatwave Event: July 20 to August 15. Sauna unlocks red skin/face.
  • Friend Levels: Cap to 10 (new emotes: waltz, face pinch, hug, head pat).
  • Other: Gift effects; puzzle opt-out; furniture dyeing; weekly selects random reprints (from July 25).
  • Fashion Store Refresh: Casual jackets, pants, hats, suits, vests, colorful items (recolors).
Version 0.3.3 July 18, 2025

Events & Features

  • "Animal New Neighbor Season" Trend: July 5 to August 16, Level 7+. Care for animal groups (panda, capybara, etc.) via feeding/interactions for visits/gifts. Handbook challenges, packs, shop, limited crops/cooking/fish/insects/birds, photo hunts, concerts, twist eggs, crowdfunding, memories tasks.
  • "Molan Birthday Party": July 4 to 27.

Optimizations

  • Duck jump/trampoline return
  • Thumb piano (July 5)
  • Mailed carvings (July 5)

Earlier versions follow similar pattern: seasonal events, hobby expansions, optimizations. Full details available in App Store history.

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Global Version (Heartopia)

No detailed public patch notes available for CBTs (data wiped after each). Key milestones:

Closed Beta Tests

CBT1: November 4-18, 2025
PC, Android, iOS. Pre-download November 3. End reminder November 18, 10:00 PM UTC-5.
Final Test: December 11-23, 2025
Data wiped post-test. Final testing phase before global launch.

Full Release

Global Launch January 8, 2026
  • Official launch on all platforms (PC, iOS, Android)
  • Pre-registrants and CBT participants receive exclusive cosmetics (e.g., Blueberry Crossbody Bag)
  • Full feature parity with Chinese version post-launch content
  • All core gameplay systems active: building, hobbies, multiplayer, pets, and more
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What's Next?

Based on the Chinese version's update history, global players can expect:

Stay Updated: Follow the official Heartopia Discord and Twitter/X (@MyHeartopia) for the latest announcements!