Palia Releases Holiday Homestead Update

Summary

• Singularity 6 has released Palia’s Holiday Homestead update, now available for players.
• The update brings a wealth of festive content, including new curtains, game board decor, and pets.
• Holiday Homestead also includes enhanced customization options, exclusive rewards for players, and several bug fixes.

Singularity 6 has released Palia‘s Holiday Homestead update, featuring a variety of holiday-themed content, including new curtains, Game Board Decor, log-in rewards, and more. In addition to the festive content, this Palia update also includes improvements, adjustments, and a bunch of bug fixes.

Palia is a free-to-play community simulation MMO that invites players into a cozy and social gaming experience. The game features beautiful landscapes where players can try out different relaxing activities and develop skills such as building, foraging, gardening, and more. Players can also customize their homes with hundreds of craftable items to give them a personal touch. With the holiday season here, Palia is introducing festive-themed content for players to enjoy, expanding their creative options.

Palia’s latest update gives players even more ways to personalize their homes and enjoy social activities. There are 16 new curtain designs to choose from, ranging from rustic winter-cabin styles to modern, sleek looks. These curtains can be unlocked through home expansion achievements. The update also introduces Game Board Decor, featuring two unique board designs inspired by classic games, complete with matching dice. These items can be found at Reth’s Register in Palia’s Underground Black Market.

Additionally, Palia has responded to player feedback by expanding the tinting options for hundreds of decor items, including popular sets like Lily Rattan and Winterlights, allowing players to customize their homes with festive or seasonal color palettes. Moreover, players can snag exclusive rewards just by logging in on specific dates. The update also hints at the exciting return of the popular Palia’s Maji Market, bringing more seasonal activities for players to enjoy.

For those who search for even more customization options for their characters and homes, the Premium Store has brought more pets to Palia, including seasonal ones like the Wintry Wolpunny and Festive Flutterfox. Players will also find festive tool skins and stylish outfits, including the dragon-inspired Flameborn set and the beekeeper-themed Honeybunch ensemble.

The Holiday Homestead update also brings improvements to Palia’s gameplay systems. Players can now control glider animations tied to outfits, thanks to the new toggles. Additionally, navigation and crafting feel smoother now, thanks to the updates made to the crafting interface and quest compass. Plus, a host of bug fixes tackle issues like quest progression blockers and performance on the Nintendo Switch, ensuring a better experience for everyone. The Holiday Homestead update is already live, and players can start enjoying all the holiday content now.

Palia’s Holiday Homestead Update Patch Notes

New Features & Updates

Introducing Game Board Decor

• Lily Rattan Decor
• Summer Stripe Decor
• Pirate Decor
• Investigator Decor
• Winterlights Decor (limited to standard decor – no ornaments)
• And some of the Rummage Pile Decor

Log-in Rewards and the Maji Market

• Log-in rewards by logging in at least once between 10 a.m. PT on Tuesday, Dec. 17 and 10 a.m. PT on Tuesday, Dec. 31; and then again between 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Jan. 1 and 10 a.m. PT on Monday, Jan. 13.

Improvements & Adjustments

• Glider Outfit Toggles
  • Some outfits such as the Pretty Protector and Stellar Sorcery outfits have unique glider animations as part of the outfit. We’ve added a toggle on/off option for players that want to use a separate glider, but still wear the outfit with a glider animation.
• Crafter UI Updates
  • We’ve updated our crafter UI to accommodate Decor limit changes introduced during patch 0.183.
• Quest Compass Priority
  • The compass can become overwhelming with a high-volume of active or available quest markers. The team updated the compass to prioritize pinned quests regardless of player proximity to quest objectives.
• XP Clarity Improvements
  • You’ve got some serious skills. Why not show them off? We’ve improved XP clarity by showcasing the amount of experience earned for each skill, such as foraging, mining, etc. You can even see when your XP is boosted! And if you prefer a lil’ mystery, you can toggle off visual XP collection in the Gameplay Settings menu.

Premium Store Updates – December 17

New collections have been added to the Premium Store, available immediately

• Candy Cane Gilder and Tool Skin
• New Emotes Are En Vogue
• Festive Hats for the Holidays
• Aurora Peaks Landscape

Premium Store Updates – January 2

Top Bug Fixes

Gameplay

• Addressed an issue where characters’ faces would consistently display a ‘sad’ expression, ensuring a full range of emotive animations
• Fixed a memory leak triggered when players repeatedly opened and closed the Wardrobe; resolving ongoing performance degradation.
• Also resolved memory leak issues on the Nintendo Switch when entering and exiting the map or Premium Store, generally improving stability on the platform.
• Resolved an issue where recipes requiring Chopped Bok Choy, Chopped Green Onion, Chopped Napa Cabbage, and Chopped Ginger were not craftable.
• Fixed a bug preventing players from destroying crops using the Hoe.
• Resolved an issue where players using controllers could not jump after dismissing certain tutorials.
• Quest markers now appear immediately above NPC heads, improving gameplay flow and clarity.
• Fixed placeholder text in the second puzzle of the Earth Temple, ensuring proper guidance for players.
• Resolved an issue preventing players from completing the “It Takes a Village – Caleri” quest
• Fixed an issue on Nintendo Switch where mountain morels could not be picked up, and no pop-up prompts were shown.
• Fixed a blocker bug where the quest item key in the Temple of the Flames could not be fished, enabling players to progress as intended.
• Corrected miscalculated XP values for insect catching to align with intended progression.
• Fixed an issue in Tau’s Level 2 friendship quest where dirt piles could not be repaired.
• Resolved an issue in the “Fishing 101” quest where catching any fish would not complete the quest.
• Fixed a rare issue on Switch where a character did not render when another player entered the server.

Housing & Decor

• The Camping Chappa statue is now properly placeable on tables, allowing for more versatile decor setups.
• Fixed a bug that prevented players from placing items inside Worm Farms.
• Fixed an issue where decor placed on the walls of the Grand Harvest House would reset.

Social

• Resolved an issue where chat bubbles and some quest information were displayed incorrectly.
• Resolved an issue where the request button for recipe items did not function as intended.

Premium Cosmetics

• Corrected a bug where Premium Store’s “Featured Flag” on sets would reset after localization uploads.
• Fixed an issue where PC players were unable to see active icons or cursors when inputting payment data, enhancing usability in the Premium Store.
• Addressed a problem where glider visual effects failed to display when traveling to Bahari Bay.
• Resolved an issue where gliders would disappear from the wardrobe preview after saving an outfit in the “Glider” tab.
• Fixed a critical issue where gliders failed to display in the Premium Store preview on Nintendo Switch.

Top Known Issues

New to 0.187

• Some players may experience minor misalignment issues when placing certain decor items, including curtains and tabletop decorations.
• Some players could become stuck in random locations around the Aurora Peaks Landscape – use the Unstuck Button as needed.
• Players could encounter a notable delay when previewing certain Premium Cosmetics in the Wardrobe or Premium Store.
• Players using controller inputs may notice occasional responsiveness issues.
• In some instances, Villagers may display unusual idle animations or appear off-center when standing in static positions.
• A minor UI issue causes some recipes to display under incorrect categories within the Crafting Bench, but does not affect craftability.
• If crafters are placed on Building Blocks, they may visually float or become displaced when the blocks are removed.
• Some players are unable to view any content in the Chat window.
• Some players could be disconnected and encounter the error: “Server Error: Failed to load player data!” Server traveling should temporarily resolve the issue.

Other Issues

• Water in Autumn Acres Landscape has a “grey” pop-in color issue.
• Some players are unable to send party invites or sync to the correct server, making multiplayer features inaccessible.
• The flipping mechanic in the cooking minigame could become stuck in a looped animation, preventing progression.
• Fireworks are not triggering properly for certain accounts when placed on Housing Plots.