Welcome back, Palians, to a VERY special edition of the Palia Path!
You’re going to want to saddle up, because we’re giving you a sneak peek at something huge: The Royal Highlands Expansion, launching Tuesday, May 12.
In the video, you’ll get a look at some content you can explore on day one, as well as a glimpse at what lies just beyond the horizon. Our Director of Production, Maxwell Zierath, returns alongside Senior Community Manager, Milissa Maxin (Lacie!), and a cameo from Head of Publishing, Javi Carlos, to guide you through Palia’s most ambitious Adventure Zone yet – complete with new traversal, gameplay content, mechanics, and a few surprises along the way.
So grab the reins, take in the view, and let’s ride down the Palia Path together!
The Palia Path video covers a lot of ground, so we’ve gathered a topline summary for you here:
The Royal Highlands
The Royal Highlands Expansion introduces our largest Adventure Zone yet, Horses (!!!), new gameplay systems, and more. Here’s a quick, super topline look at what awaits beyond the Highlands’ sunkissed rolling hills:
- Explore the Royal Highlands
- Uncover the secrets of the mysterious Amber Echo
- Gather new minerals, fish, insects, creatures, and more
- Meet new Villager Eshelon
- Saddle up! Horses have arrived
- Rear and raise your dream Horse on your Ranch
- Level-up your Home Plot (literally) with the Ancient Human Home Line
- Bring home the delightful Aristocrat’s Decor with rococo flair
- Join the club when you take the reins on the new Lunar Path: Path of the Pony
- Get creative with the Clothing Dye and Tint upgrades
Looking Ahead: Sunkissed Summer
The Royal Highlands Expansion paves the way for our upcoming trio of seasonal updates: Sunkissed Summer.
We’re not ready to reveal everything just yet, but as we move into the warmer months, you can expect new content, progression opportunities, and a few surprises tied to the Year of the Riffroc.
Let’s just say… your Ranch may be getting a little more lively.
One More Thing…
Before we wrap, we have one more thing to celebrate: Palia has officially surpassed 10 million players worldwide!!!
To mark the occasion, the 10 Million Player Celebration Event is live right NOW.
For the first time ever, players can complete daily quests to earn up to two free premium Mystery Outfits, alongside event-exclusive rewards including Plushes, Decor, a Nameplate, and more.
We’re also offering a limited-time 25% discount on the Starter Pack and Founder’s Pack as a thank-you to our community – whether you’ve been here since pre-Alpha or are just beginning your journey.
Final Thoughts
The Royal Highlands Expansion launches on Tuesday, May 12.
From riding across golden fields with your new mount, to uncovering the mysteries of Amber Echo, to building your most elevated (hehe) home yet; this is one of the biggest steps forward for Palia we’ve ever taken.
We hope this special edition of Palia Path gets you excited about what’s new ,what’s coming soon, and what’s waiting just over the horizon.
As always, thank you for being part of this journey.
We’ll see you in the Royal Highlands.