Earlier today, a SOE press release announced the achievement of 8 million registered users on Free Realms, as well as the impending arrival of a holiday themed event--the Festival of Hearts! According to the press release:

Later this week, Free Realms is scheduled to kick off the Festival of Hearts, a special month long event that celebrates love, friendship and kindness. All players will be able to participate in themed events, daily social activities and storyline quests that incorporate traditional items and rewards which embody the holiday: hearts, candies, forget-me-not cards, flowers, love potions and more. Heart Breakers are invited too, as even the Stone Hearted can participate in the world events that ensue.

To go along with that exciting news, several new pets were also announced:

New Hippo, Tiger, Beetle, Groundhog and Owl pets will also be available in the Marketplace.

Your ZAM staff is looking forward to this event! We hope to see everyone in Free Realms soon.