June 21’s Nintendo Direct revealed a series of upcoming titles for Switch players of all persuasions, including Palia. The long-anticipated MMO has been described by its devs as a “cosy community sim MMO set in a high fantasy world”. We now have a detailed look at some official gameplay, as well as confirmation of a release window.
Teasing players that “a cosy life is just around the corner”, Palia promises to slow down the ultra-fast-paced video game and let players take it at their own pace in an open-world environment fit for anyone.
Developed by Los Angeles based Singularity 6, the game was confirmed as entirely free to play and teased a number of beautiful locations and environments full of diverse flora and fauna. There will be optional in-game purchases, so players can invest money into the title post-download if they so please.
The game was originally announced back in 2021, but has been a bit of a mystery since its initial reveal. The trailer told players to create the “idyllic life of your dreams” alongside NPCs and other real-life players. It appears to be a fusion of MMO and open-world narrative, promising much freedom to players looking to create their own worlds and lives.
Players will also be able to build and decorate their own houses, grow crops and other foodstuffs. We also caught glimpses of growing crops, fishing and exploring regions to discover rare beasts.
It confirmed a holiday 2023 release date for Palia. No further details were given, but we therefore expect Palia to release around November or December 2023. Presumably Nintendo are keeping the window vague(ish) to ensure they don’t have to push the title back and disappoint fans.
We expect more to be revealed on Palia as we approach its release date, so stay tuned to Twinfinite for all the latest as the giant MMO edges nearer.
