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Palia received its first major patch update in August 2023 following the release of the game's Closed and Open Beta for PC. As its developer, Singularity 6, plans to release more game updates in the subsequent months ahead of its PC and Nintendo Switch launches, this page will serve as an overview of all the changes, improvements, and new content they add to the game with every subsequent update and patch.
The developers previously stated that these updates to the game are planned to be released every two weeks, with specific details of every tweak and adjustment released via blog posts on the official Palia website. For now, read on for the latest look at Palia's most recent update, including all the new content, adjustments, and bug fixes addressed by the team.
17th December 2024 Update: We've updated this guide to reflect that the official patch notes for the v0.187 patch update have been released. The original reporting continues below.
Latest Palia Patch Notes Update News:
If you want something more forward-facing, we suggest reading the roadmap for Palia instead to look at what's coming in the future. Nevertheless, players can view the latest news regarding patch and hotfix updates for Palia:
Developer Singularity 6 announced on social media on 16th December 2024 that servers will be taken offline for three hours on 17th December 2024 starting at 7 am PT / 10 am ET / 2 pm UTC to roll out the v0.187 patch update for PC via the game's Launcher, Epic Games Store, Steam, and Nintendo Switch for which the patch notes are now available.
Developer Singularity 6 announced on social media on 20th November 2024 that servers will be taken offline for three hours on 21st November 2024 starting at 7 am PT / 10 am ET / 2 pm UTC to roll out the v0.186 patch update for PC via the game's Launcher, Epic Games Store, Steam, and Nintendo Switch for which the patch notes are now available.
Palia 0.187 Patch Notes: All New Content, Adjustments & Bug Fixes
The latest patch update has arrived to warm up Kilima Village this Holiday season, as developer Singularity 6 detailed in their official patch notes. The launch of this patch update is the eleventh major content update for the cozy MMO in 2024, as it will address some additional bug fixes along with some new content.
For the v0.187 patch update, the Holiday Homestead update, more seasonal content is on offer for Palians to acquire or discover during the Winterlights season. Snowball Fights are making their return to Palia after debuting at last year's Winterlights event, in which Palians can acquire Snowballs and Snowball Mounts at the Winterlights Store located in front of Zeki's General Store.
New decor items and features will be available as new furniture tints for selected furniture can be accessed at the Modification Bench on their Housing Plot. The sets available to be modified include the Summer Stripe, Pirate, Lily Rattan, and Investigator decor sets, while selected decor items from the Winterlights (excluding ornaments) and Rummage Pile decor items can also be tinted.
Speaking of decor sets, the Game Board set is available for purchase when visiting Reth's cash register at the Underground Black Market. The Checkered Game and Hunters & Chapaas Boards can be obtained for 1,500 Gold each, and the Red and White Six-Sided Dice are available for 500 Gold per die.
16 new curtain items have finally arrived in Palia for Palians to beautifully adorn their windows, doorways, passages, and other Housing Add-ons. Each curtain can be unlocked by completing each tier of a new in-game achievement, the Room to Grow Accomplishment, for which they need to construct "up to 9 room add-ons to their home!"
But let's look at the complete and detailed patch notes for the Season of Splendor update, the v0.187 patch for Palia:
Gameplay – More Winterlights Holiday Content:
- It’s officially winter in Palia! In case you missed it, the Winterlights Store is open for business near the front of Zeki’s General Store.
- All Winterlights Store items have returned, along with some new seasonal offerings as well!
- If you haven’t experienced Winterlights in the past, be sure to complete the Winterlights Wonder quest to receive your very own Winterlights Tree.
- And no Winterlights celebration is complete without at least one snowball fight!
- Load up on snowballs and toss a few with your friends to get into the holiday spirit!
Housing & Decor – New Curtain Decor Items:
- Transform your home’s interior this holiday season with up to 16 elegant new curtain pieces.
- From soft, cozy drapes that evoke a winter cabin feel to sleek, modern designs perfect for a contemporary look, these new decor options won’t shade your creativity.
- The versatile curtains aren’t just for the holidays — they’re the perfect addition to any room year-round!
- To unlock the recipes for each new curtain, players must complete each tier of the Room To Grow accomplishment which the items to unlock are as follows:
| Curtain Decor Item: | How To Get/Unlock: |
| Kilima Small Drapes | Unlocked by completing Room To Grow I (Three room add-ons) |
| Kilima Large Drapes | |
| Makeshift Small Curtain | |
| Makeshift Large Curtain | |
| Cozy Cafe Small Curtains | Unlocked by completing Room To Grow II (Five room add-ons) |
| Cozy Cafe Large Curtains | |
| Little Leaf Small Valance | |
| Little Leaf Large Valance | |
| Arched Small Curtains | Unlocked by completing Room To Grow III (Seven room add-ons) |
| Arched Large Curtains | |
| Bellflower Small Drapes | |
| Bellflower Large Drapes | |
| Silver Leaf Small Drapes | Unlocked by completing Room To Grow IV (Nine room add-ons) |
| Silver Leaf Large Drapes | |
| Velvet Luxe Small Curtain | |
| Velvet Luxe Large Curtain |
Housing & Decor – New Game Board Decor:
- Winter is board game szn (unofficially, of course), and we’re celebrating with the introduction of Game Board decor!
- Head to Reth’s Register in the Underground Black Market to purchase the Checkered Game Board and Hunters & Chapaas Board for 1500 Gold each.
- Hunters & Chapaas is inspired by the classic Snakes & Ladders board game.
- Play your own way by making up your own rules!
- And no game board is complete without dice! You can purchase the White Six-Sided Die and Red Six-Sided Die for 500 Gold each, also available at Reth’s Register in the Underground Black Market.
Housing & Decor – New Decor Tints (Modification Bench):
- We know players have been asking for tints on recent decor sets. We’ve gone back and updated the following sets to be tintable:
- Investigator Decor
- Lily Rattan Decor
- Pirate Decor
- Summer Stripe Decor
- Winterlights Decor (limited to standard decor – no ornaments)
- Selected items from the Rummage Pile Decor
- From warm, festive tones to icy winter palettes, you can craft a unique aesthetic for your homestead this season and tint your decor items to your heart’s content!
Gameplay – Login Rewards:
- As always, earn log-in rewards by logging in at least once between 17th and 31st December 2024 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 6 pm UTC and once again to kick off 2025 between 1st and 13th January 2025 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 6 pm UTC.
- You might just Bee surprised at what you receive…
- And keep an eye out for your next Maji Market invitation in the mail!
Adjustments & Optimizations:
Crafter UI Updates:
- We’ve updated our crafter UI to accommodate Decor limit changes introduced during patch 0.183.
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 who want to use a separate glider but still wear the outfit with a glider animation.
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:
- 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 the visual XP collection in the Gameplay Settings menu.
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.
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.
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.
