Welcome again, cozy players, and welcome dwelling to these of you simply becoming a member of the Palian neighborhood on PlayStation 5.
At first, I need to thank each one in every of you for supporting Palia for the reason that sport launched on PS5 final 12 months. There’s one thing particular about snuggling in on the sofa with a cup of espresso, adorning your Residence Plot, then casting a line within the fishing pond with the haptic suggestions of a DualSense controller! And there’s an entire lot extra the place that got here from.
On Might 12, we’re opening the gates to Palia’s subsequent main growth: The Royal Highlands. The upcoming growth introduces a sprawling, sun-drenched area; a brand-new chapter in Palia’s story; extra Villagers to fulfill; and so many options we’ve been champing on the bit to unveil.
And this time… you’ll be hoofin’ it in model.
A brand new frontier awaits within the Royal Highlands
The Royal Highlands is our third Journey Zone, and by far our most formidable.
The huge new map presents an elevated countryside of windswept cliffs, rolling golden fields, and historical stone buildings steeped in quiet, old-world class. From the second you arrive, the house feels refined and regal – however beneath that magnificence lies one thing older, an historical secret misplaced to time.
As you discover, you’ll meet Eshelon, inheritor to the Bahari Dukedom, who has been despatched to analyze some peculiar occurrences unfolding throughout the “Highlands.” Collectively, you’ll dig into the mysteries behind Amber Echo, an odd substance spreading throughout the area that encapsulates and traps something – or anybody – caught in its snare. Not a lot is known about Amber Echo… solely that these confined inside are frozen in time for years, a long time, possibly a millenia… a sticky scenario certainly!
Regardless of the hazard, the Journey Zone is full of alternative. New supplies to collect, bugs to catch, fish to reel in, and creatures to hunt, together with the elusive Jaakcat, await throughout each hill and valley.
Saddle up: horses arrive in Palia
Exploring an unlimited new area is not any small activity. However we’ve made positive you gained’t must go it alone.
For the primary time, you possibly can meet, tame, and journey your very personal horse. Early in your Royal Highlands journey, you’ll be launched to your first mount, opening up sooner, smoother traversal internationally.
Driving is designed to really feel each responsive and grounded. Horses transfer by means of pure gaits, constructing into velocity in a method that feels tactile and intuitive. Whether or not you’re galloping throughout open terrain or taking a relaxed trot alongside ridge-lined roads, the expertise is supposed to really feel calm, immersive, and related.
You’ll have the ability to select from three distinct horse sorts at launch, every with its personal look and character. Horses additionally tie straight into the Ranching talent, permitting you to boost and breed horses whereas shaping their traits over time – some favoring velocity, others endurance, and some providing rarer qualities.
Extra methods to construct, customise, and categorical your self
The Royal Highlands additionally expands the way you form your house and id in Palia.
The growth introduces the Historic Human Residence Line, impressed by the structure discovered all through the Royal Highlands. Suppose stone foundations, dramatic verticality, and refined architectural silhouettes that can take your Residence Plot to the following degree… actually.. A brand new Capstone lets you enhance the variety of tales your house can have, opening the door to unprecedented multi-level designs.
Pair your expanded house with the Aristocrat’s Set, a group of ornate, Renaissance-inspired decor that brings a way of luxurious to your Residence Plot.
And you may customise past your house with an expanded Clothes Dye system, permitting you to use colours you’ve unlocked on to your outfits, supplying you with extra management over self-expression.
Celebrating 10 million gamers
Earlier than you journey into the Royal Highlands, we have now one thing particular to rejoice.
Palia has surpassed 10 million gamers worldwide – a milestone representing thousands and thousands of tales, properties, and shared moments throughout the neighborhood.
To say thanks, we’re kicking off the ten Million Participant Celebration Occasion, stay from immediately by means of Might 11. In the course of the occasion, gamers can earn rewards just by enjoying, together with as much as two free premium Thriller Outfits, alongside event-exclusive Decor, Plushes, a Nameplate, and extra.
Whether or not you’ve been with us from the start or are simply getting began, that is our method of claiming thanks for being a part of the journey.
Your journey continues on Might 12
The Royal Highlands growth launches Tuesday, Might 12, on PlayStation 5.
It’s our greatest Journey Zone but, a brand new approach to discover along with your equine companion, and the following step in unlocking much more creativity from Palians throughout the globe.
From all of us at Singularity 6, thanks for being a part of this journey with us.
We’ll see you within the Royal Highlands.
