Festival of Hearts

Yet another month has come and gone and the Free Realms development team is hard at work producing a fresh content update for our players. Let’s take a moment to explore some of the things that the February update will bring.

Although the housing market in real life may not be doing so swell, Free Realms housing is flourishing. With all the hubbub surrounding housing, we couldn’t resist giving our players more tools to fuel their imagination. Does your house resemble a construction zone? For all those players, including myself, who love the blocks, this update allows you to choose from an additional number of new blocks with different shapes and textures. Try your hand at creating a spectacle, but don’t forget to take a few screen shots to share with others!
We didn’t stop there! Our new addition of interior and exterior decorations is sure to get any housing hound’s heart pounding. We’re letting you choose your own wall papers, roofs, floors, and ceilings! Choose from a variety of options or get them all. It’s your world! Make your house a place to remember and a fun place for your friends to visit.

While player housing has been quite the topic in Sacred Grove, we also have a fairly large amount of pets that need adoptive homes as well. Free Realms is sure to have a pet for everyone. If you haven’t found one you like yet, maybe this update will have the pet for you. Have you always wanted your own pet hippo? Do you like playing with spiders and beetles? How about an owl that knows math? Ever tried your hand at caring for a duckbill or a tiger? What about extinct pets? I know I’m going to get myself a raptor and a t-rex or two for sure!

And, what better way to celebrate your new found friends than with a holiday party? Throughout February, the Festival of Hearts is being held in the ever-loving land of Merry Vale. Venture into the town with an open heart and bring some friends, because under all the beautiful decorations there is an interesting story to be told that may need a bit of mending. Spend time uncovering the secrets of the Festival of Hearts and enjoy the many treats along the way.
This isn’t all the February update has to offer, so keep your eyes and ears open and I’ll be seeing you in Merry Vale!

Cheers,

M. Margaret A. Krohn
Free Realms Game Designer
Sony Online Entertainment