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11 Overview

33 The Chinese New Year Festival (also called the Spring Festival) is a major seasonal event in Starsand Island that celebrates traditional Chinese New Year customs. The event runs from Winter 25 at 6:00 AM through Spring 4 at 2:00 AM roughly ten in-game days spanning the transition from Winter to Spring. It features over a dozen sub-events, three minigames, a Five Blessings collection system, a communal New Year's Eve dinner, a midnight countdown with fireworks, and red envelopes as special rewards.

55 The festival takes place at the Spring Festival Plaza, a special event area built during the preparation phase, and at the Starsand Stage for the New Year's Eve celebration. Solara is the main organiser.

77 Quick Reference

99 DetailInfoDatesWinter 25 (6:00 AM) to Spring 4 (2:00 AM)LocationSpring Festival Plaza, Starsand StageOrganiserSolaraKey mechanicFive Blessings collection (Longevity, Wealth, Peace, Ascendance, Harmony)New Year's EveWinter 28 evening, communal dinner, countdown at midnight, fireworksSpecial rewardsRed envelopes, firework blueprints, exclusive recipes, Affection gainsDLC contentChinese New Year Furniture & Fashion DLC (free with Standard Edition during Early Access)

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1111 Preparation Phase

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1313 On Winter 25, Solara gives the quest "Let's Build the New Year Square Together". You must complete this by Winter 27 to unlock all festival content. The quest involves building and decorating the Spring Festival Plaza. Completing it rewards 500 Coins, 60 Starsand, 60 Affection with Solara, and 4 Blessings.

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1515 From Winter 26 onward, individual NPC sub-events become available throughout the plaza. Complete Solara's main quest first to unlock them all.

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1717 Five Blessings System

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1919 The core reward mechanic of the Chinese New Year Festival. Five types of Blessings (Fu) can be collected throughout the event:

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2121 BlessingMeaningLongevity BlessingLong lifeWealth BlessingProsperity and fortunePeace BlessingTranquility and safetyAscendance BlessingGrowth and advancementHarmony BlessingCompleteness and balance

2222 Blessings are earned from completing sub-events, winning minigames, and photographing festival-decorated locations around town. Collected Blessings can be exchanged at the Blessing Exchange Shop for firework blueprints and other exclusive items. The shop closes when the event ends on Spring 4, so spend your Blessings before then.

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2424 Photography Blessing Locations

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2626 Use the in-game Camera to photograph nine festival-decorated locations around Starsand Town to earn Blessings:

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2828 LocationBlessing earnedHappiness Seed ShopLongevity BlessingLex WoodworksWealth BlessingSoluna Cafe LodgePeace BlessingAureleaf KitchenWealth BlessingBloom AtelierWealth BlessingWoof & Wow PetsPeace BlessingExploration ClubLongevity BlessingEthereal StylesLongevity BlessingMidnight Curiosity ShopWealth Blessing

2929 NPC Sub-Events

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3131 Over a dozen sub-events become available from Winter 26 onward. Most are given by romanceable characters and reward 800 Coins, 30 Starsand, 4 Blessings, and 30 Affection with the quest-giving NPC.

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3333 Sub-eventNPCWhat to doBusy PreparationsSolaraHelp five NPCs prepare for the festival, then visit the Spring Festival Plaza. Rewards 1,000 Coins.Fruit Gathering ConversationGraminovaPlace fruits on the table at the Spring Festival Plaza, then speak with Graminova.Fireworks GazingZerineLearn a firework blueprint from the Blessing Exchange Shop, craft 10 fireworks, and load them onto the fireworks platform.Warm Cooking SteamPastelleDeliver 6 Eggs and 3 Milk to the cooking station at the Spring Festival Plaza.Traditional New Year CuisineAurelisAdd ingredients to the communal pot in four stages: shellfish (clams, mussels, scallops), winter vegetables (cucumber, carrot, winter melon), spicy crops (garlic, green onion, chili pepper), and seasonings (sugar, vinegar, oil, refined salt).Lantern's WarmthAlexCraft 5 lanterns and decorate 5 locations in the Spring Festival Square.Sewing New Festival ClothesLunellePhotography quest, photograph buildings in New Year decorations, people wearing New Year attire, and animals in New Year clothing.New Spring Gift for ElderlySolaraDeliver gifts to elderly residents, then report back to Solara.Holding Balloons TogetherCrying child (near lantern stall)Obtain the Year Beast Balloon blueprint, craft the balloon, and give it to the child. Rewards: 25 Starsand, 1 Blessing, and a Red Envelope.Lost Little AntCrying girl (NW of plaza)Find and reunite the lost child with her mother. Rewards: 25 Starsand, Peace Blessing, and a Red Envelope.

3434 Important: The Fireworks Gazing sub-event requires firework blueprints from the Blessing Exchange Shop. Prioritise exchanging Blessings for these blueprints early in the event so you have time to craft the 10 fireworks needed.

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3636 Minigames

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3838 Three minigames are available at the Spring Festival Plaza. Each attempt costs Coins. They award Blessings on completion and can be replayed.

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4040 MinigameDescriptionSpring Couplet MatchingA matching game themed around traditional Chinese spring couplets (duilian). Pair the correct halves of festival couplets.Lantern Riddle SolvingA puzzle game based on the custom of guessing riddles written on festival lanterns. Solve riddles to earn Blessings.Year Beast BalloonAn activity themed around the mythological Nian beast. Complete the challenge to earn Blessings.

4141 New Year's Eve Celebration (Winter 28)

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4343 The highlight of the entire festival. The evening of Winter 28 is the in-game New Year's Eve.

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4545 Traditional New Year Cuisine

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4747 Before the countdown, the communal feast is prepared as part of Aurelis's sub-event. You add ingredients to a large cauldron in the Spring Festival Plaza in four stages: shellfish, winter vegetables, spicy crops, and seasonings. This communal hot pot is the in-game equivalent of the traditional New Year's Eve dinner. A shared meal with the island's residents before the countdown begins.

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5050 Countdown and Fireworks

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5252 8:00 PM: Residents begin gathering at the Starsand Stage.11:50 PM: The countdown sequence begins.Midnight: A special cinematic plays as the in-game calendar transitions from Winter 28 to Spring 1, the start of the new year. Fireworks light up the sky.

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5454 New Year Greetings and Red Envelopes

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5656 After the midnight cinematic, you can greet residents you have built a bond with (high Affection). Greeting bonded residents gives a chance of receiving a Spring Festival Red Envelope, which can be redeemed for Coins. Build Affection with as many NPCs as possible before the festival for the best chance at Red Envelopes.

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5858 Red Envelopes

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6060 Red Envelopes are a special event item that can be exchanged for Coins. There are three ways to obtain them:

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6262 SourceDetailsHolding Balloons Together sub-eventguaranteed Red Envelope for crafting and giving the Year Beast Balloon to the crying child near the lantern stall.Lost Little Ant sub-eventguaranteed Red Envelope for reuniting the lost child with her mother.New Year greetingschance of receiving a Red Envelope when greeting bonded residents after midnight on Spring 1.

6363 Craftable Festival Items

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6565 ItemHow to obtainUseRocket FireworksBlueprint from Blessing Exchange ShopNeeded for the Fireworks Gazing sub-event and the New Year's Eve fireworks displayKaleidoscope FireworksBlueprint from Blessing Exchange ShopDecorative firework variantSpray FireworksBlueprint from Blessing Exchange ShopDecorative firework variantLanternsCraft during Alex's sub-eventDecorate 5 locations in the Spring Festival SquareYear Beast BalloonBlueprint obtained during the eventGive to the crying child for a Red Envelope

6666 Chinese New Year DLC

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6868 The Chinese New Year Furniture & Fashion DLC is free with the Standard Edition during Early Access. It includes:

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7070 DLC ContentDescriptionTraditional Chinese New Year Furniture Setornate latticework, elegant furnishings, and authentic Chinese New Year decorations for your home.Neo-Chinese Outfit collectionclothing combining ink-wash landscape motifs and lively Chinese New Year symbols.

7171 Claim the DLC content at the Community Center's self-service terminal after completing the "Return to the Cabin in the Woods" main quest. The quest "Claim the Chinese New Year Furniture & Fashion DLC Reward" will appear in your Journal. The DLC furniture and outfits are permanent additions to your collection, usable year-round.

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7373 Preparation Checklist

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7575 Stock up on these materials before Winter 25 to smoothly complete all sub-events:

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7777 MaterialPurpose6 Eggsfor Pastelle's Warm Cooking Steam sub-event3 Milkfor Pastelle's Warm Cooking Steam sub-eventShellfish (clams, mussels, scallops)for Aurelis's communal hot potWinter vegetables (cucumber, carrot, winter melon)for the hot potSpicy crops (garlic, green onion, chili pepper)for the hot potSeasonings (sugar, vinegar, oil, refined salt)for the hot potFruitsfor Graminova's Fruit Gathering ConversationCrafting materials for 10 fireworksblueprints obtained from the Blessing Exchange Shop during the eventCrafting materials for 5 lanternsfor Alex's Lantern's Warmth sub-eventCoinsfor minigame attempts (each costs Coins)

7878 Tips

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8080 Complete the plaza construction by Winter 27. This is the gate for all other festival content. Do it as soon as Solara gives the quest on Winter 25.Exchange Blessings for firework blueprints early. The Fireworks Gazing sub-event requires you to craft 10 fireworks, which means you need the blueprints first. Visit the Blessing Exchange Shop as soon as you have enough Blessings.Photograph all nine decorated locations. Each photo earns a free Blessing. Walk through Starsand Town with your camera and snap every decorated shop.Build NPC Affection before the festival. High Affection increases your chance of receiving Red Envelopes when greeting residents after midnight on New Year's Eve.Attend the New Year's Eve countdown on Winter 28. The midnight cinematic and fireworks are a one-time experience per year. Head to the Starsand Stage by 8:00 PM.Do not forget the two child NPC sub-events. "Holding Balloons Together" and "Lost Little Ant" are easy to miss but each give a guaranteed Red Envelope.Stock up on ingredients early. Aurelis's hot pot quest requires shellfish, vegetables, spicy crops, and seasonings in specific stages. Gather these before Winter starts.Claim your free DLC. The Chinese New Year Furniture & Fashion DLC is free during Early Access. Redeem it at the Community Center's self-service terminal after the "Return to the Cabin in the Woods" quest.

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