The first time I tried my hand at gardening in Heartopia, my digital tomatoes looked suspiciously like pixelated golf balls. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of turning virtual seeds into a bountiful harvest, or the frustration when your prize-winning pumpkin looks more like a lumpy orange rock. The secret, as I soon discovered, lies in mastering the game’s hobby system.
Heartopia offers a variety of activities, or “hobbies,” that let you gather resources like money and materials, and even trigger quests. Some hobbies are available right away, but others require a bit of effort to get started. Think of these hobbies as the different tools in your virtual shed—each one opens new doors and helps you shape your Heartopia experience.
All hobbies in Heartopia
Remember when you were a kid, and every new thing you tried felt like a whole new world? That’s the vibe Heartopia goes for with its range of hobbies. Currently, there are seven distinct hobbies to explore.
- Gardening: Grow plants and vegetables, and sell your harvest for cash.
- Fishing: Catch fish from ponds and rivers, then sell them or show them off in tanks.
- Birdwatch: Observe birds and learn about different species.
- Insect Catching: Catch bugs and insects.
- Cooking: Cook recipes and gain experience.
- Cat Care: Adopt a cat.
- Dog Care: Adopt a dog.
How to unlock hobbies in Heartopia
Unlocking hobbies is like getting the keys to a new part of town. You’ll need a Hobby Expansion Ticket for each one. Given that these tickets are somewhat rare, deciding which hobby to focus on first is important. So, what doors do you need to open?
- Fishing: Available at the beginning.
- Catching Insects: At developer level 6.
- Gardening: Opens automatically after you finish the tutorial.
- Birdwatching: At developer level 6.
- Cooking: At developer level 6.
- Cat Care: At developer level 12.
- Dog Care: At developer level 12.
What is the fastest way to level up in Heartopia?
Fastest isn’t always best, but if you’re in a hurry, focus on completing quests and daily tasks. These offer substantial experience points (XP). Participating in community events, when available, can also provide a significant boost. Regularly engaging with your chosen hobbies will naturally increase your developer level, as well.
How to upgrade hobbies in Heartopia
Consider a master chef honing their craft—it takes more than just recipes. Once you’ve unlocked a hobby, you’ll want to get better at it. As you add new items to your collection, your hobby progression increases. New content and gifts await you at each upgrade level. Hobby Upgrade Tickets are also needed to further improve your skills.
How do I get more Hobby Upgrade Tickets in Heartopia?
Hobby Upgrade Tickets can be acquired through various methods, including completing specific quests, reaching certain milestones in the game, or as rewards from special events. Check the in-game shop, as well, since tickets are sometimes available for purchase using in-game currency (€, converted from USD).
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