Palia
Developer(s)Singularity 6
Engine
Platform(s)
Release
  • 2024
  • Windows
  • October 24, 2023 (Open Beta)
  • Nintendo Switch
  • December 14, 2023
Genre(s)Life simulation, massively multiplayer online game
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Palia is a life simulation massively multiplayer online game developed by Los Angeles-based game studio Singularity Six.[1] An open beta version was launched in late 2023 on Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch, with a full release planned for 2024.

Gameplay

Players work to become a member of the Kilima Village by gathering and crafting materials.

Setting

The player characters are humans who have suddenly arrived in the world of the Majiri, and join their villages.[2]

Development

Palia is being developed by Los Angeles-based studio Singularity Six[1] and was announced on June 3, 2021.[3] An open beta for Windows was made available on August 10, 2023. A Nintendo Switch version was released on December 14, 2023.[4] It is set for release in 2024.

Reception

Open beta

Marshall Cass for Polygon has said that Palia's success relies on its update schedule.[5] Lauren Morton for PC Gamer said while it isn't "quite there yet", its foundation is solid.[2] Stewart Marcus, writing for Game Informer, stated it has a strong foundation and potential.[6] Sam Loveridge for GamesRadar+ said Palia "has everything I want" from a life sim.[7] MMORPG.com said it has some promise but criticized the monetization.[8] Tyler Edwards writing for Massively Overpowered stated the MMO depth and execution isn't good enough.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b Beresford, Trilby (2021-07-01). "Developer Singularity 6 Raises $30M in Series B Funding for Debut Video Game". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  2. ^ a b Lauren, Morton (2 August 2023). "Combat-free MMO Palia is giving me high hopes for the future of 'cozy' MMOs". PC Gamer.
  3. ^ Ramée, Jordan (June 3, 2021). "Singularity 6's New Open World Game Palia Focuses On Building An Online Community". GameSpot.
  4. ^ Vogel, Mitch (20 December 2023). "Review In Progress: Palia (Switch) - Is It Worth Playing At Launch?". Nintendo Life.
  5. ^ Marshall, Cass (14 September 2023). "Palia is an early access utopia that relies on its regular patches". Polygon.
  6. ^ Stewart, Marcus (14 December 2023). "Palia Preview - Building A New Life". Game Informer.
  7. ^ Sam, Loveridge (2 August 2023). "Palia's cozy MMO sim is exactly what I wanted but didn't get from co-op Stardew Valley". GamesRadar+.
  8. ^ Lloyd, Kelas (August 17, 2023). "Opinion: Palia - What They Say, What They Deliver - A Look At Monetization". mmorpg.com.
  9. ^ Edwards, Tyler F. M. (7 August 2023). "First Impressions: Palia is missing the depth MMO life-skillers are hoping for".

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