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Heartopia continues to expand its cozy world with new seasonal content, and one of the most visually stunning additions to date is the Aurora Borealis weather event. This limited-time weather phenomenon adds a magical glow to the night sky, giving players a peaceful, atmospheric experience unlike any other in the game.
If you are curious about when the northern lights appear and where you can find them Heartopiathis guide covers everything you need to know.
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Heartopia Aurora Borealis Event, explained
The Aurora Borealis is a special weather event in Heartopia. The developers have described the event as “a cosmic romance” and it first appeared at 18:00 (server time) on February 1, 2026.
When active, players who log in Heartopia during the event will be able to see aurora borealis lights up the sky. The effect is purely visual and creates a calm and dreamlike atmosphere in certain parts of the game. It is the perfect opportunity to take a lot of cool pictures with your friends in Heartopia.
You can easily check if the Aurora Borealis weather event is currently happening by using your watch. When the event is active, the weather system will display a special graphic on the weather map labeled “Aurora”. This makes it clear that the Northern Lights are present and visible in the sky. The event starts at 18:00 server time. If you don't want to miss it, you must log into Heartopia during the evening.
Where to see the Aurora Borealis in Heartopia
Aurora Borealis can be seen near Onsen Mountain Lakemaking it one of the best places to visit during the event Heartopia. You can actually see the northern lights change color, from beautiful pink to green. The color changes are slow and smooth, encouraging players to pause, look up and really take in the moment.
Unlike other weather events i HeartopiaThe Aurora Borealis is just a cosmetic event. There are currently no unique fish, collectibles, NPC shops, or special characters associated with it.
It is possible that there may be a hidden or secret achievement connected to the Aurora Borealis. But at the time of writing, nothing is confirmed. We'll make sure to update this guide when we discover something useful about this unique in-game weather event.
- Released
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January 8, 2026
- Developer
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XD
- Publisher
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XD
- Number of players
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Single player
- Compatibility with Steam Deck
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Unknown
