There’s always something new to look forward to in Heartopia, and this time, the Call of Whales update takes players on a new underwater adventure. Filled with activities, collectibles, exclusive rewards, and limited-time creatures, the Call of Whales is shaping up to be one of Heartopia‘s biggest seasonal events yet. Since many features unlock gradually over several weeks, it’s easy to miss important rewards if you don’t know where to look. This guide covers everything currently available in the Call of Whales event, including all fish, bird, and insect locations.
Updated August 1, 2026, by Usama Ali: Like previous events, the Call of Whales update brought tons of new content. We had a bunch of recipes to make, birds to photograph, and fish to catch during the first two weeks. Alongside all of this, Naughty’s Whale Hunt was also one of the major hits of the event, engaging fellow Heartopians to dive deep into the ocean and spot 16 whales cleverly hidden in different places. Week 3 of Call of Whales started today. As promised, a bunch of new insects were introduced. We’ve updated this guide with the remaining two birds and the new insects introduced today.
How to Start the Call Of Whales Event
Once the Call of Whales event goes live, go to the underwater portal to enter Whalefall Canyon. Spend a few minutes speaking with every NPC in the base camp. Each character introduces a different feature of the event, and many mechanics remain locked until their quests are completed.
One of the first rewards is the Ocean Vacuum, which is used to clean polluted sections of the sea. You’ll also unlock the Ocean Map that tracks which underwater areas still need restoration.
Cleaning polluted locations rewards Corals, Seashells, and a bunch of exclusive cooking ingredients which you can’t find anywhere else. These materials are automatically added to your collection.
Be sure to check out our Ocean Cleanup Hobby guide to learn how to unlock the hobby and level it up quickly.
Where to Find Azure
As always, Azure is the main seasonal event NPC throughout the Call of Whales event. She can usually be found outside Dorothee’s Shop beside the Research Store in Central Town. During the event, Azure also appears at the Whalefall Canyon Base Camp alongside the other event NPCs.
Azure purchases event materials in exchange for Fashion Wave Tokens. These tokens can then be spent on limited-time rewards, including clothing sets, furniture, emotes, decorations, and other cosmetics that disappear once the event ends.
How to Find Big Whales and Little Whales in Heartopia
Just like the Onsen Egg Promise quest in Heartopia where we were supposed to spot one egg daily. One of the most enjoyable side activities in this event is the daily hidden Whale Treasure Hunt. Talk to Naughty to begin the Big Whales and Little Whales quest. Every day, a different colorful whale appears somewhere around the underwater area.
After photographing the whale, you’ll see a bubble floating that contains a decorative whale ornament. Pop the bubble to permanently collect that day’s reward.
Always photograph the whale before searching for the reward bubble. The bubble only appears after the picture has been registered.
All Call Of Whales Fish Locations
A bunch of new sea creatures arrive during the event. Most can be caught anywhere within the Whale Sea, while one special species only appears in the Neritic Shoal Event. You can start this event by talking to Vanya.
While the Call of Whales Event is live, you can’t find Vanya at his usual spot. He can be found at the Whalefall Canyon.
Here are all the fish you can catch in the Call of Whales season:
|
Fish |
Location |
Time and Weather |
|---|---|---|
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Scallop |
Whale Sea |
Any |
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Mandarin Fish |
Whale Sea |
Any |
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Japanese Flying Squid |
Whale Sea |
Any |
|
Firefly Squid |
Whale Sea |
Any |
|
Flatback Turtle |
Whale Sea |
Any |
|
Olive Ridley Turtle |
Whale Sea |
Any |
|
Sea Slug |
Whale Sea |
Any |
The Sea Slug does not become available until Phase Two of the event.
All Call Of Whales Cooking Recipes
Massimo introduces the event’s exclusive cooking content. Start his New Tastes In Town quest to unlock the Tidal Stove recipe along with the first two underwater dishes.
Unlike normal cooking stations, the Tidal Stove only functions while the Call of Whales event remains active. In addition, you can find Massimo at the Whalefall Canyon.
After preparing the first recipes and turning them in to Massimo, additional exclusive recipes become available. Here are all the Call of Whales cooking recipes:
We’ll continue to update this guide if we find more recipes in future.
|
Recipe |
Ingredients |
|---|---|
|
Ocean Iced Drink |
2 Spirulina Powder, 2 Starfruit |
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Tomato Seafood Soup |
Shrimp, Tomato, Glasswort, Wheat |
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Seashell Pearl Cake |
Scallop, Wheat, Milk, Fruit |
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Grilled Squid with Fruit Jam |
Japanese Flying Squid, Sea Grapes, Wakame, Fruit Jam |
|
Ocean Feast |
Ocean Iced Drink, Tomato Seafood Soup, Seashell Pearl Cake, Grilled Squid with Fruit Jam |
Replacing the standard fruit ingredient with blueberries, strawberries, or other fruits creates alternate versions of the same dish.
All Call Of Whales Bird Locations
The Call of Whales update also adds multiple seabirds scattered across Whale Mountain and nearby beaches.
Unlike fish, birds can be photographed throughout the day without worrying about time restrictions.
|
Bird |
Location |
|---|---|
|
White Winged Tern |
Flower Field at Whale Mountain |
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Pomarine Skua |
Flower Field |
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White Spoonbill |
Onsen Mountain Lakeshore |
|
Wandering Albatross |
Amethyst Beach |
|
Grey Mantled Albatross |
Onsen Mountain Stone Cliff |
|
Secret Bird |
Unlocks during Week Two |
All Call Of Whales Insects
Naniwa unlocks the new insects of Call of Whales event. The table below showcases every available insect and how to catch it.
|
Fish |
Location |
Time and Weather |
|---|---|---|
|
Morpho Luna |
Lost Bug Event |
Any |
|
Agrias Butterfly |
Forest Jump Puzzle |
Any |
|
Blue Milkweed Beetle |
Forest Island |
Any |
|
White-Banded Erebus Moth |
Spirit-Oak Pine Forest |
Any |
|
Green Flower Chafer |
Deer Tower |
Any |
More Heartopia Guides
With Heartopia constantly adding new events, hobbies, and features, there’s always something new to discover. If you’re jumping back in or looking for more helpful guides, be sure to browse our Heartopia coverage below.
FAQs
Where do you find the Sea Slug?
The Sea Slug only appears during the Neritic Shoal Event and does not become available until Phase Two of the Call of Whales event.
How do you unlock the Call Of Whales event in Heartopia?
Enter Whalefall Canyon through the underwater portal and complete the introductory quests from the event NPCs. Speaking with everyone unlocks the event’s main features, including ocean cleanup, fishing, cooking, and canyon progression.
- Released
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January 8, 2026
- Developer(s)
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XD
- Publisher(s)
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XD
- Number of Players
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Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Unknown
I’m Abhishek Sharma, an author at TigerJek.com. I enjoy exploring games, testing different strategies, and turning what I learn into clear, useful guides. My goal is to help players understand the game better and improve without the usual confusion.
