Heartopia Release Date — When Did the Game Launch?
Updated 2026-06-02
Heartopia released on Steam on January 17, 2026. The Heartopia release date marked the first time XD's cozy life sim was available to PC players worldwide. There was no early access period — the game launched straight into version 1.0 with all six core hobbies, house building, and the full social system. By June 2026, the game had passed 10 million players.
Launch timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | Steam release (version 1.0) |
| February 2026 | First major patch — bug fixes, new furniture sets |
| March 2026 | Rainbow Event (limited-time activities) |
| April 2026 | My Little Pony crossover event |
| May 2026 | Private island update |
| June 2026 | Seasonal summer event, pet adoptions expansion |
What was available at launch?
Day one included all six hobbies (fishing, cooking, gardening, birdwatching, bug catching, and a mystery hobby), the full house-building editor with hundreds of furniture items, the random neighbor system, NPC friendship with mood mechanics, pet adoption for cats and dogs, and over 1,000 outfit pieces. The only thing missing was the private island, which arrived in the May 2026 update.
Since launch, XD has added seasonal event cycles, exclusive crossover content, and quality-of-life features like energy bar indicators on the map. No paid DLC has been announced — all updates have been free. Check our Hobby Guide for detailed breakdowns of each activity available since day one.
FAQ
- Was Heartopia in early access?
- No. Heartopia launched as a full 1.0 release on January 17, 2026. There was no early access or beta period.
- What platforms was Heartopia released on?
- Only PC via Steam at launch. No console or mobile versions have been announced as of June 2026.