Palia, the free-to-play cozy MMO life sim from Singularity 6, continues to receive regular seasonal updates in its ongoing open beta across PC (Steam, Epic, official launcher), Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S with full crossplay and cross-save support.**
The most recent major update is Patch 0.196: "Fall Fantasy: The Spiritfest Spectacle," released on October 7, 2025.** This Halloween-themed patch introduces the new ranch animal Goobi (a flower-crowned creature offering rare rewards for high-level ranchers), cooperative "Ranching Together" where friends can enter barns to pet/feed/raise animals with shared XP and improved pen organization, functional beds/benches for resting, spooky decor from the returning Spooky Moon Store (e.g., Giant Pumpkins, Floating Candles), Spiritfest quests, limited-time cosmetics/emotes, and Character Profiles for richer player connections. It also includes QoL tweaks like reduced animal happiness decay, higher production limits, and numerous bug fixes.
Earlier in the fall, Patch 0.195: "Of Barns & Briars" (September 10, 2025) launched the new Ranching skill (first since beta), enabling animal husbandry with barns, breeding (Peki, Trufflet, Bumble initially), Handler's Licenses for follow pets, Country Fair quests/daily rewards, spooky home customization, and a discounted starter bundle.
The Fall 2025 Palia Path Roadmap (early September) outlines the seasonal "Fall Fantasy" cadence, teasing ongoing work on shared housing ("Build Together"), accessibility, a new Adventure Zone, and more, with player feedback shaping development.
Recent minor patches/hotfixes include October 21, 10, and 7 (likely post-0.196 stability), with the next major update expected around early November 2025 (average ~25 days between patches).
Ongoing events: County Fair Bulletin Board quests for Daiya Farms rewards (tied to fall theme), plus community challenges like a jam-making contest ending October 28.
Player buzz on X is active with streamers/VTubers playing the Spiritfest event, ranching, and cozy vibes, though some frustration over persistent bugs (e.g., parties, syncing) persists alongside praise for free content.
