Christmas & New Year's Day/2021

## Event Details

A guide covering each stage within the event
### Easter Eggs

Clicking on the **middle window** in the event interface will bring the player to last year's event interface, displaying their character walking with their friends (both players and playable characters). Antonio will play the player a song when clicked.

## Story

*The story can be read at the following page: Christmas & New Year's Day/2021/Story*

## Christmas Invitation

Choose an invitation and invite a visitor to attend the Christmas party with you. Once you complete the invitation, you'll obtain check-in rewards!

Event Period: December 16, 2021 (after the update) - December 31, 2021, 23:59

Event interface
### Daily Log-in Rewards

 Day 2
 Day 4

### Letters from "Elaine"

* Demi
* Kevin
* Martha
* Tracy
* Bonbon
* Ada & Emil
* Joseph

Dear Ms. Bourbon,
After a busy year, the loneliness of Christmas Eve is unavoidably quite depressing. If you're also looking for a group of people to celebrate this year, I hope you will consider coming to my Christmas party.
Consider this my sincere invitation.

Dear Mr. Ayuso,
Christmas is the most important day of the year for most people. On this day, no matter how far away or busy you are, everyone returns home and gets together.
I know you have been away from your hometown for a lone time. If you are willing to attend, I hope my Christmas dinner can provide you with a warm place to go.
Consider this my sincere invitation.

Dear Ms. Behamfil,
If you still can't muster up your courage this year, you might as well come to my Christmas party instead of being all alone. It will at least be warm.
Consider this my sincere invitation.

Dear Ms. Reznik,
I occasionally heard from my old friend that you have been busy making new and innovative mechanical parts this year. Forgive me for not knowing anything about your passion-I think I have used the correct terminology. I live in the forest all year round, but I believe the mechanical devices in my house may be of great interest to you.
I would like to invite you to my Christmas party. I know you haven't had a proper Christmas for a long time.

My Dear Old Friend,
I know you are busy with your machines, but the manor has become increasingly empty since the two children left. When I went shopping a couple of days ago, I suddenly realized that Christmas was coming. I saw everyone walking along the street, filled with yuletide joy. It seems we haven't experienced this emotion for a very long time.
I have decided to hold a Christmas party this year and invited some very clever children to attend.
I hope to see you then, old friend.

Dear Ada and Emil,
You must already feel tired from running. Time flies. I don't know how long you've been on the road, but December is coming. It's the happiest time of the year, when everyone gets together and laughs with joy. You shouldn't be running during Christmas.
I sincerely invite you to share this festive holiday with me.

Dear Count,
I've heard a lot about you. I know it is very presumptuous of me to invite someone as important as you to join me for such an important holiday, but I still took the liberty to try. Maybe you've never experienced a simple Christmas in the countryside? I hope this warm and unforgettable night can provide inspiration for your artistic creations.
I reviewed this invitation carefully, but if I have used any improper grammar or vocabulary, please forgive me.
## An Adorable Blessing

Each of the guests has brought a unique gift. What could these gifts possibly be? Open them now to find out.

Unlock new dialogues once you invite multiple guests and earn 5,000 Deduction Points. What will be the topic of discussion at this Christmas party?

Event Period: December 16, 2021 (after the update) - December 31, 2021 23:59

### Christmas Presents

An Adorable Blessing Christmas TreeA Squishy Ornament - I think your head would fit in it.An Ornament with a Price - The number on the back of the label is the amount of money I earned from selling alcohol this year.An Ornament to Hang on Your Waist - Whenever you raise this toy, I know you're giving me a signal.An Edible Ornament - That screw in the middle of the cookie... My apologies, this was made by my doll.A Smelly Ornament - Hmm, it doesn't really smell. I'm sure it'll keep my foot warm during winter.A Wearable Ornament - This is the most adorable hat I've ever seen!An Ornament with a Hole - That slit in the middle of the mitten? It's art.
## Curious Incident: Daily Log-in

The guests have all arrived at the party, but now they have found themselves in a peculiar situation. After discussing their options, they decide to investigate.

Select 3 investigations each day during the event and complete the quests to obtain event tokens as a reward. These tokens can be used to exchange Cowboy/Barmaid's Christmas costume "Xmas Ensemble" (select 1 of 2) and other amazing rewards.

Event Period: December 23, 2021 - December 31, 2021, 23:59

### Investigations

* Earn 5,000 Deduction Points
* Leave 2 Likes
* Share the game once
* Eliminate 8 Survivors
* Earn 20,000 Deduction Points
* Complete 3 games
* Stay online for 20 minutes
* Complete 3 games
* Leave 5 Likes
* Reaching 400% decoding progress
* Eliminate 8 survivors
* Earn 20,000 Deduction Points
* Reach 400% Decoding Progress
* Complete 3 games
* Stay online for 20 minutes
* Eliminate 8 Survivors
* Earn 40,000 Deduction Points
* Complete 6 games
* Eliminate 10 Survivors
* Reach 800% decoding progress
* Leave 10 Likes
* Complete 6 games
* Earn 40,000 Deduction Points

## Illusion Hall Shop

1,388 Echoes or 4,888 Fragments288 Echoes each288 Echoes each1390 Echoes288 Echoes<Gamekeeper's A Costume "Christmas Reindeer" is now available for purchase at the price of 1,388 Echoes or 4,888 Fragments. Enjoy a 15% discount during the first week at 1,178 Echoes.

Availability: December 16, 2021 (after the update) - December 31, 2021 23:59

The emote "Resonance" for the Gardener, Axe Boy, the Postman, Soul Weaver, the Cowboy, the Enchantress, the Entomologist, and the Violinist have returned for a limited time. Players can purchase all 8 of them in a bundle at 40% off. The emotes and the package are only available for a limited time and can only be purchased with Echoes.

Returning Period: December 16, 2021 (after the update) - December 31, 2021, 23:59

[Spyglass Package] is available for a limited time at the price of 288 Echoes, containing 100 Spyglasses, 188 Clues, and 188 Fragments.

Availability: December 16, 2021 (after the update) - December 31, 2021 23:59(UTC+8)

## Event Store

[Choose one of two] 15 Christmas Coins[Choose one of two] 15 Christmas Coins10 Clues - 2 Christmas Coins (Limit: 3)10 Fragments - 5 Christmas Coins (Limit: 2)
### Limited Costume Return

100 Spy Glasses100 Spy GlassesAlong with the approaching Christmas, Seer's B Costume "Future Sight" and Smiley Face's B Costume "Dark Xmas" will also return for a limited time.

Seer's B Costume "Future Sight" is now available for a limited time at the price of 100 Spyglasses.

Smiley Face's B Costume "Dark Xmas" is now available for a limited time at the price of 100 Spyglasses.

Availability: December 16, 2021 (after the update) - January 12, 2022 23:59(UTC+8)

## Map Availability

[Leo's Memory - Dawn] is now available for a limited time. Players can try out this map in Quick Match and Custom Mode and find numerous Santa Hats on the map. If you happen to get your hands on one, treat it as Leo's Christmas blessing to you.

Availability: December 16, 2021 (after maintenance) - December 30, 2021 (before maintenance)

Finding a Christmas HatA Christmas Hat, upon interaction

## Gallery

Christmas is just round the corner, have you been good this year? We have some amazing events lined up this festive period! Stay tuned for our Christmas specials! (Twitter)An animated version of the posterDear Detectives, it really is starting to feel like Christmas! Feel the festive vibes in the air, have you gotten your presents ready?🎁 (Twitter)Dear Detectives, it's Christmas Eve! You have to close your eyes and sleep well tonight to get your presents! We hope you have the sweetest of dreams for there's no other night like tonight! Merry Christmas! (Twitter)2021 Christmas Art by GAO JUNJIE (Weibo)Ducks and ducks come to celebrate Christmas with you all 🎄 - B.Duck Crossover Christmas Artwork<ref>B.Duck Crossover Christmas Artwork (Lofter)

## New Year's Eve

### Prize/s

Clues
Fragments
Spyglasses

### Grand Prize/s

[Portrait] Happy 2022
A Costume Trial Card (1d)
Memory Sphere x1

### Introduction

Dear Detectives, your New Year's missions are here! As we look forwards to a better 2022, participate in our New Year's events to receive fantastic rewards! Don't miss out!

### New Year Celebration Fireworks Party

Remove the snow and unlock the poster to celebrate the new year! Collect Shovels from battles and advance the server progress to unlock amazing rewards.
Event Period: December 30, 2021, 08:00 - December 31, 2021, 23:59

### Event-Fireworks and New Year's Eve countdown

When entering at 00:00 on Jan 1, 2022 (server time), the lobby interface will play **the mysterious New Year's Eve effect**.
00:02:22 on January 1, 2022 (server time), **fireworks special effects** will be played on all maps.
Don't miss it and come to the Identity V to celebrate the New Year together.

## Fortune Stick

### Grand Prize/s

A-Tier Costume (5 players)
S-Tier Costume (3 players)

### Introduction

2021 has passed away quietly, and the new year 2022 is waiting for you to write your own story. At the beginning of the new year, let's draw your Identity V New Year's fortune stick~

### Instructions

Draw a fortune stick from Miss Nightingale and post the screenshot to Identity V Global Forum on Facebook along with following the page and tagging two friends for a chance to win an A or S-Tier costume. Five players will receive A-Tier costumes and three players will recieve S-Tier costumes.

### Fortunes

* Love
* Healthy
* Study
* Wealth

Love - Great Fortune
Cherish the game comrades around you who are teaming up with you, maybe you will change your life because of the new encounter of fate! Hope that in the new year, you can be surrouded by joy and happiness.Love - Great Fortune
Expand the circle of friends in the manor, find the person of destiny who shares your interests, and create beautiful memories together!Love - Middle Fortune
Good communication is the prerequisite for winning the game, and perhaps the beginning of your fate.Love - Middle Fortune
Desperate to protect your loved one, you are already the victor in his/her heart.Love - Small Fortune
The best way to ensure happiness in the future is to do your best to cherish every little luck.

Healthy - Great Fortune
Don't lose to negative emotions! Withstand pressure! Welcome to paradise, where has no confusion and trouble - Identity VHealthy - Great Fortune
Mental Health cannot be ignored! Come to the manor to release your stress and grief, and enjoy happiness together!Healthy - Middle Fortune
The body is the capital of everything, if you are tired, don't hold onto it! Come and rest at the manor~Healthy - Middle Fortune
You have worked hard in 2021! In 2022, please also enjoy the joy of the Identity V with your full passion and healthy body!Healthy - Small Fortune
Maybe you are very busy, but please pay attention to your health! If you feel tired, come to the manor with your partner to heal your soul~

Study - Great Fortune
Carrying a dream that belongs to him, go on unswervingly. I hope you can persist in the new year with your original intentions.Study - Great Fortune
There are bottlenecks in the game, and there will be ups and downs in your studies. Please believe in the path you choose and stick to it.Study - Middle Fortune
Go all out, whether in school or in the manor! Sooner or later you will be the top of the list!Study - Middle Fortune
Always believe that today will be your beautiful day~ Academic success and game victory are beckoning you!Study - Small Fortune
Stop sticking to the past and move forward with the fullness of enjoying the present!

Wealth - Great Fortune
Luck is also a kind of strength! I hope you become a guy that full of luckWealth - Great Fortune
Good luck blessing! You may be the lucky on who can "win the lottery" no matter if you draw the desired costume or AccessoriesWealth - Middle Fortune
You need to know that "A contented mind is perpetual feast", so that fortune will be around you all the timeWealth - Middle Fortune
Gold luck rises! You might get a sparkling Tier S itemWealth - Small Fortune
In the new year, I hope you will be favored by fortune and get the costume you want!
## References

1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/IdentityV/posts/1634325350244497
2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/IdentityV/posts/1634296400247392
3. ↑ https://twitter.com/GameIdentityV/status/1473216674560159746
4. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/IdentityvGlobalForum/posts/1596643014021762