As you explore the exciting world of Heartopia, your hobbies will quickly become one of the most rewarding parts of the game. It doesn’t matter if you’re fishing along the coast, catching insects in the mountains, or mastering another Hobby, leveling your Hobby Skill will unlock better rewards and new opportunities.
However, once you hit Level 10 in any hobby, progression slows down. That’s when you need to get Premium Hobby Upgrade Tickets. If you’re wondering how to unlock these tickets and continue advancing your favorite hobbies in Heartopia, read on.
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How to Get Premium Hobby Upgrade Tickets in Heartopia
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After your Hobby Level reaches Level 10, you can no longer level up using simple Hobby Expansion tickets. Instead, you’ll need Premium Hobby Upgrade Tickets to continue increasing your hobby rank.
These tickets are not available early in the game. To unlock them, you have to first raise your D.G. Member Level to Level 50. Once you reach D.G Level 50, Premium Hobby Upgrade Tickets begin appearing as part of your Upgrade Rewards.
So if you want to push your hobbies beyond Level 10, your main long-term goal should be to reach DG Level 50, claim Premium Hobby Upgrade Tickets, and use them to continue leveling up.
Heartopia is intentionally slow-paced. There are daily limits in place, and you can’t infinitely grind D.G levels in a single day. Even if you’re highly active, progress is meant to happen gradually. So sit back, be consistent and explore other features while you’re leveling up your D.G. Level.
How to Increase DG Level in Heartopia
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The D.G, short for the Developers’ Guild, is part of the main storyline in Heartopia. Every player automatically becomes a member as they progress through the early game. The idea behind the D.G is that you’re helping the town grow and flourish by completing tasks for its residents.
To increase your DG level in Heartopia, you have to complete the daily Resident Requests to earn Contribution Medals. These tasks, like collecting certain resources or helping villagers, are time-gated with a 6:00 AM refresh, making consistent daily play essential. Early on, you’ll only need 10 medals to level up. But as your level increases, the medal requirement rises.
When you’ve collected enough Contribution Medals, you can upgrade your D.G level through the Developers’ Guild hub. Once you eventually reach Level 50, you’ll finally gain access to Premium Hobby Upgrade Tickets.
Released
January 8, 2026
Developer(s)
XD
Publisher(s)
XD
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
