What’s New in Identity V for the New Year

Get ready for exciting New Year Content Drops in Identity V! You can join the Fireworks Show, claim the 30 Draws Abyss Treasure, and grab special packages. These updates give you more ways to play and earn cool rewards. Jump in, follow event instructions, and enjoy your gifts. To maximize your rewards, remember that ManaBuy offers secure Echo top-ups for all your in-game needs.

• Try new events for awesome prizes
• Collect treasures and special bundles

New Year Content Drops & Events

The New Year Content Drops in Identity V are full of fun and prizes. You can join cool events, get rare items, and do festive things. Let’s see what is happening and how you can enjoy it.

Fireworks Show Schedule

The Fireworks Show is something you should see. It happens from January 1 to January 3, 2026. The fireworks light up the sky every hour from 7 PM to midnight, server time (UTC+8). Here are the show times: 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, and 00:00. During the event, you can visit a special Moonlit River Park map. The map looks bright and has things you can use. Each day, you get 10 Firecrackers and 5 Premium Fireworks in your mail. Use them to join the event and finish quests. When you finish quests, you get Clues, Fragments, and other rewards.

Tip: Log in every day during the event. Collect your Firecrackers and Premium Fireworks. Use them at the show times for more fun and prizes.

Abyss Treasure & Special Packages

The New Year Content Drops also bring back Abyss Treasures III, IV, V, and VI. You can get them from January 1, 2024, to January 24, 2024. Here is what you can find: A-rarity Costumes like Dancer - Vile Blossom and Wildling - Repairman are back. You can buy them for 1,388 Echoes or 4,888 Fragments. Other costumes, like Postman - Paperboy and Batter - Paratrooper, plus B-rarity costumes like Naiad - Senior Assistant and Guard 26 - Easter Egg Carriage, are sold for Spyglasses. The New Year Clue Package (L) costs 588 Echoes and gives you 4,880 Clues. The Spyglass Package is 288 Echoes and has 100 Spyglass, 188 Clues, and 188 Fragments. This package is only for sale from January 1 to January 10, 2024. Check our Echoes discount guide for saving tips.

Note: Check the shop every day. Some costumes and packages are only there for a short time. If you want something, get it before it is gone.

Yesteryear & Bonbon’s Character Day

You can also join the Yesteryear and Bonbon’s Character Day events. For Bonbon’s Character Day, you must finish special quests during the event. When you do, you get Character Day rewards. If you played last year, you will see new rewards this time.

The Cage of Yesteryear event helps you level up faster. It brings a new story system. If you play every day and finish memory challenges, you get special cosmetics and boosts. Try to finish event goals to get more character fragments and play better.

Tip: Always look at the event calendar. Some rewards are only there if you log in and play on certain days.

Event Participation Tips

• Join the monthly login calendar during New Year Content Drops. You can get 200-500 free Echoes just by logging in.
• Join crossover events for extra daily prizes and special packages. Learn more about past crossovers in our Promised Neverland sale guide.
• Don’t forget to join other holiday events like Halloween and Christmas for more Echo rewards.

Maintenance Update Timing

Sometimes, the game needs fixing during New Year Content Drops. Here is what you need to know:

Date and Time (UTC+8)	Game Modes Available	Notes
December 25, 2025, 08:00	Quick Match, Custom Mode, Events, Logic Path	Ranked Match closed
After 10:30	All game modes back online after patch installation	Players must exit the game
After 11:00	Players not updated will be forced out of the server	Restart required to play again

If you see a maintenance message, save your game and update your app soon. This helps you not miss any event rewards.

Common Challenges and Solutions

Challenge	Description	Solution
Server-Side vs Client-Side Issues	Server problems affect everyone; device issues are local	Wait for fixes or check your device
Network Connection Problems	High ping or lag can ruin your event experience	Use a good connection and close other apps
Outdated App Version	Old versions block access to new features	Update your app to the newest version
Account Restrictions	Guest accounts have limited access	Link your account to email or social media
Regional Limitations	Some features may not be available everywhere	Check your region’s server times
Friend List Sync Errors	Friends may not load due to server or cache issues	Clear cache or wait for server fixes
Event Eligibility Criteria	Some features only work on certain dates	Check event activation times
Device Issues	Old devices may not support new features	Make sure your device has enough space and is updated

Watch out for these problems so you can enjoy all the New Year Content Drops with no trouble.

Rewards & Updates

Free Rewards Overview

You can grab a lot of free rewards during the New Year events. These gifts help you get started or boost your collection. Here’s what you can expect:

• Log in after February 8th, 2024, and you’ll receive 10 Memory Spheres from previous seasons. These spheres give you a chance to unlock costumes and accessories you might have missed.
• You’ll also get a Thank You Letter. This letter includes a General A Costume Trial Card (1 day), an exclusive event label called Auspicious Year of the Dragon, and 88 Clues.
• Daily check-ins reward you with items like the Painter’s B costume and a Lunar New Year-themed Portrait.
• By joining battles—Quick Match, Rank Match, or Duo Hunters—you can earn Brooms for Spring Cleaning rewards.
• Collect Red Packets through battles and gifts. You can exchange these for blessings and other surprises.
• Use New Year’s Presents from battles to visit characters and pick up Lucky Money and special blessings.
• The New Year’s Wishes event lets you connect with other players and share wishes for even more fun.

Tip: Log in every day and play a few matches. You’ll collect most of these rewards just by showing up and having fun.

Premium Packages & Purchases

If you want to treat yourself, you’ll find some cool premium packages during the New Year Content Drops. Here’s a quick look at what you can buy:

Item	Price (Echoes)	Notes
Frost Wu Chang S-Tier	2,888	Fixed price, no discount
Frozen Core A-Tier Accessory	1,388 (1,178 first week)	Save 210 Echoes in the first week
Complete Set	4,066-4,276	Includes both costume and accessory

You can also find special bundles like the New Year Clue Package and Spyglass Package. These give you extra clues, spyglasses, and fragments to help you unlock more content. Some packages only last for a few days, so check the shop often if you don’t want to miss out. For the best value on Echoes, ManaBuy is your trusted top-up partner.

Note: If you love collecting rare costumes, focus on the COA IX and New Year sets. These rarely come back once they’re gone.

Resource Management Tips

You want to make the most of your Echoes, clues, and other resources. Here are some smart strategies:

• Focus your spending on COA IX exclusive costumes. These outfits almost never return, so they’re a good investment if you want something unique.
• Pick costumes for characters you play the most. You’ll enjoy your purchase every time you jump into a match. If you're new, check our new player guide to see which characters suit your style.
• If you like to stand out in ranked matches, COA costumes give you extra visibility. For tips on climbing ranks, see our Persona build guide.
• Plan your budget. If you have 8,000-10,000 Echoes, try splitting 5,000-6,000 for COA IX and 3,000-4,000 for New Year Content Drops. For a smaller budget (4,000-6,000 Echoes), spend 70-80% on your favorite event and save the rest for smaller purchases.
• Don’t forget to join all the events. You can earn extra rewards just by playing, checking in, and sharing wishes with friends.

Pro Tip: Returning players sometimes get special bonuses. Check your in-game mail for extra Echoes, clues, or exclusive items when you log back in.

You can enjoy the New Year events even more if you plan ahead and play a little every day. That way, you’ll never miss a reward or a limited-time costume.

 

You can get the most out of Identity V’s New Year events if you follow these tips:

• Buy Echoes during the reset for double rewards. Visit Identity V Top Up for deals.
• Stack events for extra bonuses.
• Use January purchases all year.
• Watch for special recharge events.
• Play right after the reset for the best gains.

The next New Year event will likely highlight popular characters and fan favorites. Jump in, try new things, and enjoy every reward!

FAQ

How do you join the Fireworks Show event?

You log in during the event times, collect Firecrackers from your mail, and use them on the Moonlit River Park map. Watch for hourly fireworks!

Can you get rewards if you miss a day?

You still earn some rewards, but you might miss daily bonuses. Try to log in every day during New Year Content Drops for the best prizes.

What should you do if you have connection problems during events?

Check your internet. Restart your device. Update your app. If problems continue, wait for server fixes or contact support for help. For community solutions, visit the Identity V Wiki or Reddit.