Summary
Palia, an MMORPG that draws inspiration from beloved titles likeAnimal CrossingandStardew Valley, has introduced an exciting update that brings a wealth of new features and customization options to its ever-expanding virtual world. With this recent update, players ofPaliacan expect to explore a deeper level of personalization and engagement, including the introduction of Starstones and much more.
Developed by Singularity 6, a studio comprising former talents from industry giants like Blizzard and Riot,Paliahas steadily garnered attention since its announcement in 2021.Paliaoffers players an expansive open world brimming with activities such as crafting, farming, and resource gathering. Simultaneously, it encourages players to engage with a captivating cast of villagers and their real-life friends. When the game was unveiled,Paliaalso piqued the interest of Asmongold, a popular streamer known for his content focused on massively multiplayer online role-playing games. He expressed that it seemed like the game could introduce some refreshing ideas to the genre.
Paliaentered beta testing in August 2023, anddeveloper Singularity 6 recently introduced a substantial update, version 0.172, to the game in November. This update brings a host of exciting changes and additions for Palians to explore. Notably, it expands the character customization options available to Palians, including 8 new skin tones, 16 more face options, 14 additional eye color choices, 11 new hairstyles, 8 more hair color options, 9 facial hair options, and 3 new glasses styles, which can be accessed at Jel’s shop.
Moreover, this update introduces a new incentive for mining activities through the introduction of Starstones, unique gems of various rarities that can be collected while mining inPalia. These Starstones can be utilized by gifting them to villagers on a weekly basis or selling them inexchange forPalia’s in-game gold. The gold earned from this can then be used to expand and enhance homebuilding, with significant improvements made to the homebuilding limits. These enhancements encompass an increase in the limit for placeable items from 2,000 to 3,000, and a raise in the limit for total housing add-ons from 15 to 30. Additionally, players can now place multiple Main Houses on the same plot of land.
Furthermore, Singularity 6 has unveiled new furniture sets, inspired by items discovered in Rummaging Piles left behind by chapaas. The availability of Palium nodes in Bahari Bay has been enhanced, offering greater opportunities for players, andfishing enthusiasts inPaliawill experience improved hotspots and faster respawn rates in the area. The developers have also addressed and resolved more than 50 known issues in this patch, further enhancing the gaming experience.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Explore a vibrant new world made just for you with Palia, a free-to-play, cozy sim MMO game. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel.Do What You Love: Fish and farm or cook and catch insects - you can live off the land any way you like! Tend to your home plot and nurture your garden or explore Kilima Valley and Bahari Bay to forage for items, ingredients, and rare critters.An Always-Evolving Adventure: Unravel a deep mystery about what happened to ancient humans as you reappear in a world alongside other players.Befriend the local Majiri, learn their backstories, foster relationships, and maybe even romance! Be sure to give back to the community by providing gifts and honing your skills in fishing, hunting, crafting, and more.Make Your House a Home: Customize your character and build the home of your dreams! With hundreds of craftable items and customizable options, you can decorate your plot to make your home uniquely yours.Play solo or jump in with friends at any time! Palia is a friendly, cozy community that’s always here to welcome you home. Discover a shared world full of players and new friends and enjoy your adventure together.
