Is Palia Coming To Nintendo Switch

Palia is an upcoming cozy MMO game from American developer Singularity 6, where players can create their dream life in an enchanting environment with friends. The MMO is the studio's debut game, which garnered attention recently, with a Closed and Open Beta coming soon to PC.

The game is confirmed to be released on PC; however, a release date has yet to be announced, so will it be available for the Switch console? If you're a Switch owner, you may need to know if Palia is launching for Nintendo Switch, as detailed in this article, so let's find out!

14th December 2023 Update: This guide reflects the official release of the cozy MMO, Palia, now available on Nintendo Switch as of 14th December 2023 at 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 4 pm UTC. The original reporting continues below.

Will Palia Be Available On Nintendo Switch?

PC players may get treated with the arrival of the forthcoming Alpha Stress Test and Public Beta; console players won't be left out, as there is a chance to play Palia. According to an official announcement post, developer Singularity 6 confirmed that Palia is coming to Nintendo Switch, which coincided with the game's reveal during the Nintendo Direct showcase in June 2023.

During The Game Awards 2023, the developer released the Nintendo Switch launch reveal trailer for Palia, confirming the cozy MMO will arrive on 14th December 2023 at 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 4 pm UTC. Additionally, players can add the game to their Wishlist and can begin installation to claim the Account Linking and Login Rewards at launch.

The game will launch for the Nintendo Switch with crossplay and cross-progression enabled for players to play on their preferred platform. Likewise, they'll be able to have access to all the content PC players have been exploring and recently added in the v0.175 patch update.

Currently, the development team is split to working on its PC and Switch ports as they're working on "adapting Palia for the cozy Nintendo Switch experience." Nevertheless, the developer Singularity 6 has committed to providing the same all-around support for both versions to ensure that players' experiences are matched regardless of which platform they're playing on/

Do You Need A Nintendo Switch Online Subscription To Play Palia?

As it's confirmed that the game is releasing for Nintendo Switch consoles, with no official date confirmed, players have wondered if they will need a Switch Online subscription to play. They'll be happy to know that they won't need a Switch Online subscription to explore the world of Palia when it launches, and according to their Business Model blog post, the base game will be free-to-play (F2P).

As the game will be F2P, Switch owners will be spared from using their Game Vouchers to redeem against the game if they have vouchers bound to their account. However, the developer has noted they'll monetize cosmetics and other in-game items, not items you'll obtain through gameplay progression.

Palia is currently available in Open Beta for PC, as players can install the game launcher detailed in this guide. The game is slated to be released for the Nintendo Switch on 14th December 2023.