Welcome again, cozy avid gamers, and welcome house to these of you simply becoming a member of the Palian neighborhood on PlayStation 5.
Firstly, I wish to thank each one in all you for supporting Palia because the recreation launched on PS5 final yr. There’s one thing particular about snuggling in on the sofa with a cup of espresso, adorning your House 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 May 12, we’re opening the gates to Palia’s subsequent main expansion: The Royal Highlands. The upcoming expansion 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 type.
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 gives an elevated countryside of windswept cliffs, rolling golden fields, and historical stone buildings steeped in quiet, old-world magnificence. 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 research some peculiar occurrences unfolding throughout the “Highlands.” Collectively, you’ll dig into the mysteries behind Amber Echo, a wierd 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 crammed with 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 enormous new area isn’t any small activity. However we’ve made positive you received’t should go it alone.
For the primary time, you possibly can meet, tame, and trip your very personal horse. Early in your Royal Highlands journey, you’ll be launched to your first mount, opening up quicker, smoother traversal internationally.
Using is designed to really feel each responsive and grounded. Horses transfer by way of pure gaits, constructing into pace in a manner 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 be capable to select from three distinct horse varieties at launch, every with its personal look and persona. Horses additionally tie straight into the Ranching ability, permitting you to boost and breed horses whereas shaping their traits over time – some favoring pace, 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 private home and identification in Palia.
The expansion introduces the Historic Human House Line, impressed by the structure discovered all through the Royal Highlands. Assume stone foundations, dramatic verticality, and refined architectural silhouettes that can take your House Plot to the following degree… actually.. A brand new Capstone permits you to improve the variety of tales your private home 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 House Plot.
And you may customise past your private home with an expanded Clothes Dye system, permitting you to use colours you’ve unlocked on to your outfits, providing you with extra management over self-expression.
Celebrating 10 million gamers
Earlier than you trip into the Royal Highlands, we’ve got one thing particular to have fun.
Palia has surpassed 10 million gamers worldwide – a milestone representing thousands and thousands of tales, houses, and shared moments throughout the neighborhood.
To say thanks, we’re kicking off the ten Million Participant Celebration Occasion, reside from at present by way of May 11. Throughout 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 manner of claiming thanks for being a part of the journey.
Your journey continues on May 12
The Royal Highlands expansion launches Tuesday, May 12, on PlayStation 5.
It’s our greatest Journey Zone but, a brand new option to discover together 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.