Today, developer Singularity 6 announced that Palia’s latest update, “Winter’s Wonder: Home for Winterlights”, is now available across PC and consoles. Patch 0.198 brings about a slew of new holiday cheer to their free-to-play life simulation role-playing game title, including the return of the Winterlights Store, fresh Furniture Tints to brighten players’ homes, and the arrival of the fluffy Boovar to join the animal friends on players’ ranches. Players can also embark on the new Lunar Path progression system and take part in the Grow-A-Snowman community event, working together to build a towering seasonal creation for all to behold.
But there’s more: this update to Palia also introduces the Estate Home Line for hosting the perfect holiday gathering, a revamped Bulletin Board bursting with festive activities, and new earnable hair and makeup options for players to show off their seasonal styles. Players can also snuggle up with adorable new Plushes, from cheery Snowmen to clever “Smarty” Potato Pods, and explore new collections of Premium Store offerings, including Winter Warrior, Campus Chic, and a Boovar buddy.
Full patch notes on Palia’s latest update can be found thisaway. Palia is a free-to-play social life simulation title that is available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam/Epic Games Store/GeForce Now/https://palia.com alongside Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 consoles—with full crossplay and cross-save support!
- The Return of Zeki’s Winterfest Challenge – All Palians will receive mail from Zeki, containing hints about the locations of his seven hidden chests. Zeki’s Winterlights Chests contain some snow covered decor, and once you find all of them, players will also be able to purchase the recipes directly at the Winterlights Store.
- Winterlights Quests – New rewards can be earned by both new and returning Palians. By completing the Winterlights Quest, players will be able to purchase new ornaments within the Winterlights Store.
- Monthly Bundle Quest: Winterlights Edition – Found at the bulletin board, players can complete this seasonal quest to earn themed rewards, including the Winterlights Ashura Ornament and Winterlights Reth Ornament.
- Grow-A-Snowman Event! – Beginning on December 9 at 10:00 a.m. PT and ending on January 13 at 10:00 a.m. PT, players can join the Grow-A-Snowman Event and collect Snowman Plushes to help grow the snowman overlooking Kilima Village to an awe-inspiring size. As part of the event, players can discover Sandy Paws Presents containing seasonal decor while participating in their favorite Palia activities, such as hunting, fishing, insect collecting and more!
- Furniture Tints – A rework of the Furniture Tint system is now live, introducing six additional tint palettes and an all-new way to apply tints to change your home’s color palette for the season.
- New Home Line: The Estate – Inspired by the regal Mayor’s Estate in Kilima Village, this new home line includes new trims, columns, railings and stair options – supported across every Home Line.
- Introducing Lunar Paths – Available now for the first time, Lunar Paths are a new long-term progression system that function like a battle pass, and are designed to give players a clear and satisfying way to earn both free and premium rewards, simply by playing.
- The Winterlights Store is Back – Palians can look forward to a host of seasonally-themed items available on the Winterlights Store, including Icicles, Ornaments Tree Toppers and more.
- The Introducing of the Boovar – Meet the Boovar, the bear(ish) ranch companion with antlers and a big love for fish. Players can now add the Boovar to their ranches.
- New Ranching Animal Visual Effects – Brand-new Visual Effect Traits are now available to all ranching Animals, featuring unique auras, sparkles and electric effects.
- Premium Store Updates – Step into the season with the Winter Warrior collection, a striking set of ice-forged armor, glider, and tool skins that shimmer with frosted power. And pet lovers can welcome three new Boovar Pets: Woodland, Arctic and Holiday Cheer. Whether you’re soaring across snowy skies, refreshing your wardrobe, or growing your ranch family, the Premium Store is stacked with festive style.
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