The Identity V Valentine's Day 2026 event runs February 12 at 08:00 UTC+8 through February 18 at 23:59 UTC+8, giving you seven days to earn free Clues, Spyglasses, Fragments, and Portraits. The Enchantress Blooming Augury package costs 2688 Echoes (32% discount), while redemption codes provide up to 400 free Echoes. This guide covers every free reward source, optimal Echoes spending, and deadline-critical tasks before the February 18 cutoff.
Event Overview: Everything You Need to Know
Event launches February 12, 2026 at 08:00 UTC+8 after 240-minute maintenance. You've got exactly seven days until February 18, 2026 at 23:59 UTC+8, though the Fluttering Heart Package and Illusion Hall Valentine's items stay purchasable until March 4, 2026 at 23:59 UTC+8.
This extended shop window lets you keep buying after earning rewards, but all free reward tasks must finish before February 18. Event introduces S-Tier Enchantress Blooming Augury costume and Lovesick Heart A-Tier accessory, plus returning favorites like S-Tier Female Dancer Sylphide and A-Tier Patient Majnun.
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Critical Deadlines
February 12, 2026 08:00 UTC+8: Event launch
February 18, 2026 23:59 UTC+8: All free reward tasks expire
March 4, 2026 23:59 UTC+8: Final purchase deadline for packages
February 18 is the hard cutoff for earning free Spyglasses, Clues, Fragments, and Portraits. Delay daily tasks and you'll lose cumulative rewards permanently.
New Content: Skins, Accessories, Exclusives
S-Tier Costumes (2888 Echoes or 12888 Fragments each):
Enchantress Blooming Augury (new, February 12)
Mechanic Everlasting Flowers
Female Dancer Sylphide (returning)
A-Tier Costumes:
Enchantress Lovesick Heart accessory (1068 Echoes/3888 Fragments)
Psychologist Layla (1388 Echoes/4888 Fragments)
Patient Majnun (returning)
Accessories & Emotes:
A-Tier Ripper Rose Cane Blue (388 Echoes/1314 Clues)
Mechanic Fairy Ring, Female Dancer Rose Vine, Photographer Tenderness (A-Tier)
Send Flowers emote (98 Echoes each)
Blow Kiss emote (100 Spyglasses each)
Fluttering Heart Package bundles Enchantress Blooming Augury at 2688 Echoes—32% discount saving 1268 Echoes versus individual purchase.
Event Currencies
Clues: Login bonuses (30 Clues for 1-day) and match tasks (50 Clues for 3 matches with 2500+ Deduction Points). Buys lower-tier accessories like Ripper Rose Cane Blue at 1314 Clues.
Spyglasses: Online time rewards (30 for 60 minutes) and match tasks (20 for 5 matches with 2500+ Deduction Points). Max free total: 50. Each Blow Kiss emote costs 100 Spyglasses—F2P players can't get these without extra sources.
Fragments: Cumulative Deduction Point milestones (30 for 60000 points). Free alternative to Echoes for S/A-Tier costumes, though Fragment costs run 4-5x higher.
Complete Free Rewards Roadmap
F2P players secure guaranteed rewards through login consistency and match participation without spending Echoes.
Daily Login Rewards
1-day login: 30 Clues
3-day login: Portrait Frame Fluttering
Log in all seven days (Feb 12-18) to get both automatically.
All Free Event Sources
Time-Based:
60 minutes online: 30 Spyglasses
Match Completion:
3 matches with 2500+ Deduction Points: 50 Clues
5 matches with 2500+ Deduction Points: 20 Spyglasses
10 matches (any performance): Portrait Flourish
60000 cumulative Deduction Points: 30 Fragments
2500+ Deduction Points = above-average performance. Survivors achieve this through rescues, cipher completion, extended survival. Hunters reach it via eliminations and pressure maintenance.
Realistic F2P Earnings
Completing all free tasks yields:
Total Clues: 80 (30 login + 50 match)
Total Spyglasses: 50 (30 online + 20 match)
Total Fragments: 30
Portrait Frames: 2 (Fluttering + Flourish)
These resources can't buy any S-Tier or A-Tier costumes (minimum 3888 Fragments for A-Tier accessories). 80 Clues can't afford the 1314-Clue Ripper Rose Cane Blue. 50 Spyglasses can't buy a single 100-Spyglass Blow Kiss emote.
Portrait Frames are the only fully-obtainable free cosmetics during Valentine's 2026.
Hidden Free Rewards
Three redemption codes provide the most substantial free Echoes:
queenbee1127: 75-150 Echoes
27026: 75-150 Echoes
2A543: 75-100 Echoes
Combined max: 400 Echoes (15% of 2688-Echo Fluttering Heart Package). Redeem via Lobby → Gift Settings → Enter code in ID field → Check mailbox.
Codes typically expire within weeks of launch. Redeem all three on February 12 to avoid missing this.
Currency Farming Optimization
Efficient players complete all match tasks in 3-4 hours by prioritizing high-Deduction Point matches and smart character selection.
Most Efficient Task Order
Redeem all codes immediately (2 min): Secure 400 Echoes before expiration
Log in daily (30 sec): Claim 30 Clues and Portrait Frame Fluttering by day 3
Play 10 matches with 2500+ Deduction Points focus (2-3 hrs): Simultaneously completes 3-match task (50 Clues), 5-match task (20 Spyglasses), and 10-match task (Portrait Flourish)
Accumulate 60000 Deduction Points (naturally achieved through step 3): Claim 30 Fragments
60-minute online time for 30 Spyglasses completes automatically during match play. 10 matches averaging 2500+ points typically accumulate 25000-30000 total points, requiring 2-3 additional matches to reach 60000.
Quick Match vs Ranked
Ranked matches provide superior Deduction Point yields:
Higher player skill = more rescue opportunities, extended chases, cipher pressure
Longer duration (8-12 min vs 5-8 min Quick Match)
Performance incentives create higher point ceilings
Ranked players averaging 2800-3200 points complete 60000-point Fragment task in ~20-22 matches. Quick Match players averaging 2000-2400 points need 25-30 matches.
But Quick Match offers faster queues and lower stress. Use Quick Match for initial 10-match Portrait Flourish, then switch to Ranked for remaining Deduction Point accumulation.
Character Selection for Speed
Survivors:
Mechanic: Doll control extends cipher contribution, safe point accumulation
Seer: Owl protection enables aggressive rescues with lower risk
Mercenary: Rescue specialization consistently hits 2500+ through saves and kiting
Hunters:
Sculptor: Multi-statue pressure generates consistent elimination points
Breaking Wheel: High mobility secures quick eliminations
Geisha: Dash punishes positioning mistakes
Select characters matching your skill level. A competent Doctor hits 2500+ more reliably than an inexperienced Mercenary forcing rescues.
Echoes Spending Strategy
Fluttering Heart Package at 2688 Echoes = event's best value, bundling S-Tier Enchantress Blooming Augury at 32% discount (saves 1268 Echoes vs standard pricing).
Valentine's Skin Tier List
Tier 1 - Highest Value:
Fluttering Heart Package (2688 Echoes): 1268-Echo savings + S-Tier quality = optimal for Enchantress players
Tier 2 - Moderate Value:
S-Tier Mechanic Everlasting Flowers (2888 Echoes): Standard pricing, justified only for Mechanic mains
S-Tier Female Dancer Sylphide (2888 Echoes): Returning skin, no time pressure
Tier 3 - Situational:
A-Tier Psychologist Layla (1388 Echoes): Premium A-Tier pricing without S-Tier visual impact
A-Tier Enchantress Lovesick Heart (1068 Echoes): Accessory lacks full costume presence
Tier 4 - Low Value:
Send Flowers emotes (98 Echoes each): Minimal visual impact
A-Tier Ripper Rose Cane Blue (388 Echoes): Available for 1314 Clues—Echo purchase inefficient
Limited budget? Prioritize Fluttering Heart Package if you play Enchantress, or save Echoes for future events.
Bundle vs Individual Purchases
Fluttering Heart Package math:
Bundle cost: 2688 Echoes
Individual cost: 3956 Echoes (estimated)
Savings: 1268 Echoes (32%)
This 1268-Echo savings exceeds A-Tier accessory cost (1068 Echoes for Lovesick Heart)—effectively a free A-Tier item when buying bundle vs individual.
No other Valentine's 2026 bundles exist. Multiple items = full price each.
When to Buy
First-time purchase bonuses double Echoes. A 1344-Echo purchase yields 2688 total—exactly matching Fluttering Heart Package cost. Never purchased? Prioritize this doubled value.
Daily missions yield 10-17 Echoes/day, ranked matches provide 20-50 Echoes per 3 matches, Logic Path awards 1000-1200 Echoes total. Actively grinding these? Delay Valentine's purchases until Feb 17-18 to maximize accumulated free Echoes before top-ups.
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Valentine's 2026 Skins Complete Showcase
13 distinct cosmetics spanning S-Tier costumes, A-Tier accessories, and emotes.
S-Tier Limited Skins
Enchantress Blooming Augury (New):
Cost: 2888 Echoes or 12888 Fragments (2688 via package)
Availability: Feb 12 - Mar 4, 2026
Design: Romantic floral theme with augmented ability effects
Exclusivity: First release = higher long-term rarity
Mechanic Everlasting Flowers:
Cost: 2888 Echoes or 12888 Fragments
Availability: Feb 12 - Mar 4, 2026
Design: Botanical aesthetic with flower-themed doll mods
Female Dancer Sylphide (Returning):
Cost: 2888 Echoes or 12888 Fragments
Availability: Feb 12 - Mar 4, 2026
Design: Ethereal Valentine's theme with enhanced music box effects
Exclusivity: Previous appearances reduce rarity vs new releases
12888 Fragment cost requires months of daily accumulation. The 30 Fragments from Valentine's tasks = only 0.23% of total—Fragment-based S-Tier acquisition unrealistic within event timeframe.
A-Tier Skins
Psychologist Layla (1388 Echoes/4888 Fragments): Premium A-Tier pricing reflects detailed design and character popularity. 4888 Fragments prohibitive for event-period acquisition.
Enchantress Lovesick Heart (1068 Echoes/3888 Fragments): Accessory classification reduces visual impact vs full costumes. 3888 Fragments still exceeds free event earnings by 129x.
Ripper Rose Cane Blue (388 Echoes/1314 Clues): Only Valentine's item with realistic F2P path. 80 Clues from event tasks + 1234 additional Clues from daily missions = ~73-123 days of consistent play at 10-17 Clues/day.
Couple Skins and Matching Sets
Enchantress Set:
Blooming Augury S-Tier (2688 Echoes via package)
Lovesick Heart A-Tier accessory (1068 Echoes)
Combined: 3756 Echoes for complete aesthetic
Mechanic Set:
Everlasting Flowers S-Tier (2888 Echoes)
Fairy Ring A-Tier accessory (price unspecified)
Female Dancer Set:
Sylphide S-Tier (2888 Echoes)
Rose Vine A-Tier accessory (price unspecified)
Patient-Dancer Couple:
Patient Majnun A-Tier pairs thematically with Female Dancer Sylphide (classical Persian love story reference)
Complete character aesthetics = budget 3500-4500 Echoes per character for costume + accessory.
Critical Mistakes to Avoid
Strategic errors can permanently lock you out of rewards or force inefficient spending.
Currency Conversion Errors
Ripper Rose Cane Blue: Costs 388 Echoes OR 1314 Clues. Spending Echoes wastes premium currency on a Clue-obtainable item. 388 Echoes saved = 40% of 98-Echo Send Flowers emote cost.
Fragment vs Echo purchases: S-Tier skins cost 2888 Echoes or 12888 Fragments. Fragments appear free but require 430 days accumulation at 30 Fragments/day. 8000+ Fragments from long-term play? Use Fragments, preserve Echoes for Fragment-unavailable items.
Poor Timing
Purchasing before redeeming codes: Buying 2688-Echo package before claiming 400 free Echoes wastes potential savings. Redeem codes first, then assess remaining needs.
Buying before Feb 17: Daily missions (10-17 Echoes), ranked rewards (20-50 Echoes per 3 matches), Logic Path (1000-1200 Echoes total) accumulate throughout event. Purchasing Feb 12 may mean you earned sufficient free Echoes by Feb 17 to avoid/reduce top-ups.
Waiting until Feb 19: Feb 18, 23:59 UTC+8 deadline closes all free reward tasks. Delay = lose Portrait Frames, Clues, Spyglasses, Fragments permanently. Mar 4 shop extension only applies to purchases, not earning.
Overlooked Free Rewards
Portrait Frames: Portrait Frame Fluttering (3-day login) and Portrait Flourish (10 matches) = permanent account cosmetics. Skip login days or stop at 9 matches = lose these forever.
Redemption codes: queenbee1127, 27026, 2A543 providing up to 400 Echoes typically expire within 2-4 weeks. Delay until late Feb = risk expired codes.
Set calendar reminders for daily logins. Redeem all codes within 24 hours of event launch.
February 18 Deadline Checklist
Approaching Feb 18, 23:59 UTC+8? Prioritize tasks by reward value and time investment.
Priority Task List for Final 48 Hours
Critical Priority:
Redeem all codes if not claimed (2 min, 400 Echoes value)
Log in for Portrait Frame Fluttering if day 3+ (30 sec)
Complete 10 matches for Portrait Flourish if at 7-9 matches (1-2 hrs)
High Priority:
Reach 60000 Deduction Points for 30 Fragments (1-3 hrs depending on progress)
Complete 5 matches with 2500+ Deduction Points for 20 Spyglasses (45-90 min)
Medium Priority:
Complete 3 matches with 2500+ Deduction Points for 50 Clues (30-45 min)
Stay online 60 minutes for 30 Spyglasses (passive during matches)
Quick Completion Routes
For Deduction Points: Select high-performance characters (Mercenary, Seer, Sculptor, Breaking Wheel) and play Ranked. Competitive environments generate higher yields. Skilled players earn 3000-3500 points/match, requiring only 17-20 matches to reach 60000.
For match count: Quick Match = faster queues, shorter duration. Portrait Flourish (10 matches) completes in 50-80 min via Quick Match vs 80-120 min Ranked.
For online time: Leave Identity V running in lobby while completing other tasks. 60-minute requirement tracks total connection time, not active gameplay.
What Expires vs What Carries Over
Expires Feb 18, 23:59 UTC+8:
All match-based reward tasks (Clues, Spyglasses, Fragments, Portrait Flourish)
Login reward eligibility (Portrait Frame Fluttering)
Ability to earn free event resources
Remains until Mar 4, 23:59 UTC+8:
Fluttering Heart Package purchase
All Illusion Hall Valentine's items
Individual skin/accessory purchases
Ability to spend Echoes/Fragments on event items
Permanent:
Redeemed Portrait Frames
Accumulated Clues, Spyglasses, Fragments (usable on future content)
Purchased skins/accessories
Complete free tasks by Feb 18, then strategically delay purchases until Feb 25-Mar 4 to assess whether Valentine's items justify Echo expenditure vs saving for future events.
Advanced Player Tips
Long-term players approach Valentine's with strategic resource management maximizing value across multiple event cycles.
Resource Hoarding vs Immediate Spending
Veterans maintain minimum Echo reserves of 5000-8000 for unexpected limited releases or crossovers. Valentine's 2026's moderate appeal (no crossover, standard romantic theme) suggests conservative spending for players prioritizing future content.
Spend aggressively if:
You main Enchantress, Mechanic, or Female Dancer
Blooming Augury S-Tier matches your aesthetic
You have 10000+ Echoes without depleting reserves
Save resources if:
Featured characters don't match your main roster
You prefer horror/gothic over romantic themes
You have <5000 Echoes and anticipate better future value
Upcoming crossovers (announced 2-3 weeks advance) interest you more
Mar 4 extended window provides time to evaluate upcoming announcements before committing Echoes.
Event Cycling Patterns
Returning content: S-Tier skins like Female Dancer Sylphide reappear in subsequent Valentine's events, reducing urgency. Skip 2026 = likely see identical items Valentine's 2027.
New releases: First-time skins like Enchantress Blooming Augury stay exclusive 12-18 months before returning. Prioritizing rarity? Focus new releases over returning content.
Discount patterns: Fluttering Heart Package's 32% discount = standard Valentine's bundle pricing. Future events likely offer similar 30-35% discounts—current bundle value isn't exceptional vs historical norms.
Meta Considerations
Valentine's cosmetics provide zero gameplay advantages—purely aesthetic. But certain choices create psychological impacts:
Visibility: Bright S-Tier costumes like Blooming Augury increase survivor visibility, potentially making stealth harder against attentive hunters. Competitive players prioritize low-visibility cosmetics in ranked.
Animation timing: Some S-Tier skins feature extended ability animations telegraphing actions. Enchantress' Blooming Augury effects may provide fractionally earlier visual cues vs default.
Intimidation: Rare, expensive cosmetics signal player investment and potential skill. Hunters encountering S-Tier Valentine's survivors may adjust strategies assuming experienced opponents (effect varies by player).
Competitive-focused players should prioritize gameplay optimization over cosmetics, treating Valentine's items as optional luxury purchases.
FAQ
When does the Identity V Valentine's Day 2026 event start and end?
Starts Feb 12, 2026 at 08:00 UTC+8 after 240-min maintenance, ends Feb 18, 2026 at 23:59 UTC+8. All free reward tasks must complete before Feb 18. Fluttering Heart Package and Illusion Hall items purchasable until Mar 4, 2026 at 23:59 UTC+8.
How can I get free Echoes during Identity V Valentine's event 2026?
Redeem three codes for max 400 free Echoes: queenbee1127 (75-150), 27026 (75-150), 2A543 (75-100). Access via Lobby → Gift Settings → Enter code → Check mailbox. Daily missions yield 10-17 Echoes/day, ranked matches 20-50 per 3 matches, Logic Path 1000-1200 total.
What are the best Valentine's skins to buy in Identity V 2026?
Fluttering Heart Package (2688 Echoes) offers best value—32% discount saving 1268 Echoes on S-Tier Enchantress Blooming Augury. Non-Enchantress players: save Echoes for future events unless you main Mechanic/Female Dancer and want their S-Tier costumes at standard 2888 pricing.
How many event tokens can I earn for free in Identity V Valentine's 2026?
F2P earns 80 total Clues (30 login, 50 matches), 50 total Spyglasses (30 online, 20 matches), 30 Fragments (60000 Deduction Points), 2 Portrait Frames (Fluttering, Flourish). Can't purchase any S/A-Tier costumes but contributes toward long-term Fragment accumulation.
What happens to unused Valentine's event currency after February 18?
Clues, Spyglasses, Fragments remain in account permanently for future content. Only ability to earn through Valentine's tasks expires Feb 18. Mar 4 shop deadline only affects purchasing Valentine's items—accumulated currencies never expire.
Should I save Echoes for Valentine's event or spend them now in Identity V?
Save if you main Enchantress, Mechanic, or Female Dancer and want Valentine's cosmetics. Spend on current content if Valentine's characters don't match your roster. Fluttering Heart Package's 32% discount provides solid value, but returning skins like Female Dancer Sylphide reappear in future events, reducing urgency for non-limited items.
Ready to secure Valentine's 2026 rewards? Time-sensitive free rewards expire Feb 18 at 23:59 UTC+8—complete daily logins and match tasks now to claim Portrait Frames, Clues, Fragments before deadline. For premium content, BitTopup delivers instant Echo top-ups with competitive rates and secure transactions. Don't let Feb 18 pass—maximize your Valentine's value now!