How to Add Friends in Heartopia
Quick Answer
Open the Social Menu (Friends icon or F key), find your Friend Code at the top, share it with friends. To add someone, click "Add Friend" and enter their code. Once accepted, you can visit each other's towns!
Step-by-Step: Adding Friends
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Open the Social MenuClick the Friends icon in your main menu (looks like two people), or press F on keyboard (PC). On mobile, tap the friends button in the bottom menu bar.
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Find Your Friend CodeYour unique Friend Code is displayed at the top of the Friends menu. It looks like: HT-XXXX-XXXX. Tap the copy button to easily share it!
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Click "Add Friend"Look for the "+ Add Friend" button. Click/tap it to open the friend request dialog.
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Enter Their Friend CodeType or paste your friend's code (format: HT-XXXX-XXXX) and click Send Request. They'll receive a notification!
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Wait for AcceptanceYour friend needs to go to their Pending Requests tab and accept. Once accepted, you're officially friends!
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Visit or Invite!Select your friend from the list and choose "Visit Town" to go to their world, or "Invite" to bring them to yours!
Where to Find Your Friend Code
Your unique Friend Code is essential for connecting with others. Here's exactly where to find it:
PC / Steam
Press F key or click Friends icon
Mobile
Tap friends button in bottom bar
PlayStation
Access via quick menu
Switch
Press + for menu, select Friends
Cross-Platform Friends
Great news - Heartopia supports full cross-platform play! You can add friends regardless of what device they're using.
Cross-Play Confirmed
PC, Mobile (iOS/Android), PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch players can ALL play together! Your Friend Code works across all platforms.
How Cross-Platform Works
- Universal Friend Codes: The same HT-XXXX-XXXX code works everywhere
- Seamless Visiting: Visit a PC friend's town from your phone
- Shared Progress: Your save syncs if you play on multiple devices
- Real-time Co-op: No lag difference between platforms
What You Can Do With Friends
Once you've added friends, there's so much to do together!
Visit Their Town
Explore their home, see their decorations, and get inspiration for your own build!
Help with Farming
Water crops, harvest plants, and assist with daily farm tasks together.
Fish Together
Go on fishing trips, compete for catches, and share rare fish spots!
Trade & Gift
Send gifts through the mail or trade items directly when visiting.
Attend Events
Join seasonal festivals and special events as a group!
Photo Mode
Take group photos with friends using the in-game camera!
Visiting Friends' Towns
Visiting is one of the best multiplayer features! Here's how it works:
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Open Friends ListGo to your Friends menu and find the friend you want to visit. They must be online for direct visits.
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Click "Visit Town"Select "Visit Town" button next to their name. You'll see a loading screen.
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Explore & Help!You'll spawn at their town entrance. Walk around, help with tasks, or just hang out!
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Return HomeOpen the menu and select "Go Home" to return to your own town anytime.
Visiting Limits
Up to 12 players can be in one town at the same time. If a town is full, you'll need to wait for someone to leave.
Friend List Features
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Online Status
See which friends are currently playing with green dots next to their names.
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Mailbox Gifts
Send items to friends even when they're offline. They'll receive them in their mailbox!
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Best Friends
Mark someone as Best Friend to pin them at the top of your list and get notifications when they log in.
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Block / Remove
You can remove friends or block players if needed through the friend options menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can have up to 100 friends on your friend list. There's no limit to pending requests you can send.
No! Visitors cannot take items from your storage, chests, or inventory. They can only interact with designated shared activities.
Yes, Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online multiplayer on Switch. PC and mobile have free online play.
You can only visit towns when the friend is online. However, you can always send them mail gifts even when offline!
Make sure you're entering the code exactly as shown (HT-XXXX-XXXX format, case doesn't matter). Check for typos! If still not working, try restarting the game.
Currently, Heartopia is online multiplayer only. Local split-screen is not available, but you can play together online from the same house!