The Valentine update in Abyss isn’t just a small seasonal add-on. It’s actually a full mini-event system with its own currency loop, questlines, mutations, and limited rewards. If you understand how the event progression works early, you can unlock everything comfortably before the event ends instead of rushing at the last minute.
The event runs from February 14 to February 28, so it’s strictly time-limited.
How the Valentine Event Works
The entire event revolves around a special currency called Valentine Tickets.
You don’t get these randomly from normal gameplay. Instead, they come from specific event activities tied to the Valentine zone. This means your usual farming routes won’t help much unless they overlap with event objectives.
To earn tickets, you mainly need to focus on three things: completing event quests, catching event-mutated fish, and interacting with the new Valentine merchant.
New Questlines (Main Progression System)
The update adds two major questlines, and these are the most reliable way to progress quickly.
One of them revolves around Cupid-themed tasks, while the other follows a more narrative structure connected to the event’s story. Completing these quests doesn’t just give tickets — they also unlock new mechanics, event items, and access to later rewards.
There’s also a special Post Bird questline, which becomes available after finishing the main quests. Completing it grants a unique love letter reward, making it one of the most important long-term goals of the event.
Event Mutations — Cupid & Lonely
A major gameplay addition is the introduction of two new fish mutation types: Cupid and Lonely.
These mutated fish spawn in event areas and can be caught for Valentine Tickets and special materials. They are essentially the event’s farming loop, similar to how seasonal fish work in previous updates.
If you want steady ticket income outside of quests, focusing on mutation fishing is the best strategy.
Valentine Merchant and Event Rewards
The event introduces a dedicated merchant located inside the Valentine area.
This NPC allows you to trade Valentine Tickets for limited-time rewards, including artifacts, skins, and special items. Since the event is temporary, anything bought here may not return after the event ends.
Because of that, most players prioritize spending tickets on unique items rather than consumables.
New Event Items and Features
Several new items were added as part of the update.
The Heart Geode acts like a special loot container that can drop event-related resources and rewards. It’s one of the most valuable items to collect during the event.
Three new artifacts were also added, which can provide useful bonuses depending on your build.
There’s also a new Love Potion, which functions as a temporary gameplay booster tied to event mechanics.
Additionally, two limited-time gun skins were introduced for players focused on customization rather than progression.
Quality of Life Improvements
Outside of the event content, the update includes several useful quality-of-life changes.
Players can now auto-delete unwanted artifacts, which helps reduce inventory clutter during farming sessions.
A new low oxygen warning setting was also added, making underwater exploration safer and more manageable.
Balance Changes
The update also adjusted several existing items.
Bob’s Plunger received minor tuning, slightly lowering its damage but improving control and cooldown, making it more consistent overall.
The Bath Tube item received a noticeable buff, with improvements to oxygen capacity, movement speed, and reduced weight.
Additionally, Spirit Root fish prices were reduced slightly, affecting the economy for players who farm those species.
Private Servers Feature
One of the most significant non-event additions is the introduction of private servers.
Players can now create private sessions to grind without competition or interruptions. This is especially useful during limited-time events where resource spawns can be contested in public servers.
Free Event Code
The update also includes a redeemable code:
LOVE — Grants 10 Valentine Tickets and a potion.
Redeeming this early helps kickstart your event progression.
Best Way to Progress Through the Event
The most efficient strategy is to start with the main questlines because they unlock mechanics and give large ticket rewards quickly.
After that, focus on catching mutated fish while opening Heart Geodes whenever possible. This creates a steady loop of currency gain.
Once you’ve collected enough tickets, prioritize buying limited items from the event merchant before spending on consumables.
This Valentine update is more structured than previous seasonal events in Abyss. Instead of being purely grind-focused, it mixes quests, exploration, and mutation hunting into a layered progression system.
Players who plan their approach — finishing quests early, farming mutations consistently, and spending tickets wisely — will easily unlock all rewards before the event ends.