Exciting news for Palia enthusiasts! Singularity Six has unveiled a wave of fresh content arriving in the latest April update for Palia. The introduction of Patch 0.179 heralds a thrilling period for Palia fans, as the game is set to receive numerous quality-of-life enhancements and gameplay-boosting features.
Palia, a popular free-to-play life simulation massively multiplayer online game crafted by Singularity Six, has been making waves since its open beta launch in 2023, culminating in a full release on August 10. Initially available on Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows, Palia expanded its horizons to Steam in March 2024. Beyond its vibrant aesthetics and immersive world, Palia stands out for fostering a strong sense of community, offering players a tranquil and cozy virtual space for a laid-back gaming experience. Emphasizing cooperation and teamwork, Palia has successfully cultivated a dedicated and passionate player base.
The community's excitement continues to soar with each new content drop, and the developers have now unveiled a plethora of captivating features awaiting players in the upcoming game update. With the latest Patch 0.179, players can engage in Friendship Level 5 quests to elevate their standing among Palia's residents. Additionally, a fresh locale known as the Courtyard is now accessible from the City Hall store. Keep an eye out for Cyl the Green Plush, a delightful addition that may surprise players in any Bahari Bay Rummage Pile, inspired by a beloved Palia glitch.
Moreover, players can look forward to a range of quality-of-life enhancements, including gamma correction tailored for Steam users and the addition of an 'Unstuck' button within the menus for seamless navigation. Prior to this update, players had to manually input 'Unstuck' in Palia's chat bar. The update also introduces three new outfits in Palia's Premium Store and addresses various bugs and glitches for a smoother gameplay experience.
On the Steam platform, over 50 new achievements have been integrated into Palia, with developers confirming that these achievements will retroactively apply to players who have already completed specific tasks. A new ammo pouch has been introduced, enabling players to conveniently carry bait, arrows, and bombs, all accessible through the inventory. Bahari Bay, a popular fishing location, now boasts a changing room that functions as a wardrobe. Furthermore, enhancements to Palia's map include the addition of a coordinate grid for improved navigation.
Palia Patch 0.179 Major Fixes
Gameplay
- The Proudhorned Sernuk will now correctly drop the appropriate plush with a rare chance.
- While still obtainable, The Order Plush can be acquired as a potential drop from Zeki's Wondrous Machine.
- Resolved instances where interaction prompts (such as conversing with villagers or reading notes) would occasionally fail to trigger.
- [Switch Only] Addressed sporadic freezing issues occurring when pressing B with a store window open.
Maps & World
- Rectified inconsistencies in the fishable water areas within the Bahari Bay Statue Garden river zone.
- Adjustments to the Field of View no longer result in an overly zoomed-in player camera.
- Star Quality Ancient Cloudminnow and Ancient Flow Bug are now stored in the main inventory for use as decorations on the Housing Plot.
- Improved climbable regions within the Temple of the Gales following recent climbing enhancements.
- Using bait in the Cloud Pools at the Temple of the Gales now accurately catches Ancient Cloudminnows instead of other fish varieties.
- Additional fixes implemented to assist players encountering issues with 'Silver Wingin' It.'
- If you are still facing challenges, please contact Player Support for further assistance.