Kiss kiss, it’s February — or close enough, at least. That meansFinal Fantasy XIVis wrapping up January’s festivities and moving on to the next big thing with its 2024 Valentine-themed celebrations, Valentione’s Day. More importantly, did you see the new emote?
Starting on July 11, 2025, at 12 am PST (until February 21), you can begin theFFXIVValentione’s Day seasonal event and add the Love Heart emote to your collection. Dote, my once go-to emote for greeting friends, is now out. Love Heart is in. It probably doesn’t need to be a competition, but it’s too cute to miss or ignore.
The Symbol of Lovequest begins withAstrid in Old Gridania (X:10.2, Y:9.4), and awaits locked behind the usual Level 15 requirement. My guess, barring any wild unforeseen surprises deviating from a decade ofFFXIVevents, is that Astrid’s quest lands you the Love Heart emote, while the nearby House Valentione maid sells the Valentione’s Heart Chair.
Can’t tell you what I’ll do with the chair yet, but I’ll certainly buy dozens and forget them on a retainer — just in case I have need for a room of heart chairs. It’s not the first gaudy, love-doveyfurnitureI’ve turned my nose up at, but all is forgiven for the emote that makes my miqo’te look as cute as a K-pop star.
For now, that’s all we know of this year’s Valentione celebrations, but you can watch theLodestoneexplainer for updates. Until then, check out our handyFFXIVseasonal event calendar, and get your glamour goodies fromThe Maiden’s Rhapsody.
