Summary
The free-to-play MMORPGPaliahas received a launch date for the Nintendo Switch. This upcoming release will provide gamers their first opportunity to try out the new open-world title on a console without compromising on visuals that much.
Developed and published by the Los Angeles-based Singularity 6 Corporation,Paliahas been described as a cozy and welcoming community simulation game set in an original high fantasy world. It went completely public with a PC open beta last August, andPaliawould later launch on the Epic Games Store later in October as well. A Steam version ofPaliashould be out by 2024 if the title’s listing on the Valve-owned platform is to be believed.
Console users need not fear missing out asPaliawill become available on the Nintendo Switch on December 14, a new trailer for the game that was showed duringthis year’s Game Awardsrevealed. The new teaser featured footage that had visible aliasing on in-game models and low frame rates in certain scenes, backing up the claim that the footage used in the video was captured using the Switch. However,Palia’s Switch release will supposedly be no different from the PC version when it comes to the core gameplay and mechanics.
When is the Palia Switch Release Date?
While Switch players can expect some differences in the visual fidelity like the game being set to run only 30 frames per second or even lower,Palia’s gameplay that features a mix of open-world and community sim elementsshould be left untouched, a FAQ clarified. The title is set to feature cross-play and cross-progression support on the Switch anyway, so players should be able to easily go between playing the game on their RGB-laden gaming desktop and mobile console whenever they want.
Fortunately for Singularity 6 Corporation, whatever visible graphical changes that were apparent in the newPaliatrailer have largely gone unnoticed. People have instead talked aboutthe hype that was being generated aroundPalia, with official posts of the new trailer on Twitter and YouTube receiving comments from many who expressed their excitement in playing the game soon.
Those who pre-orderPaliafor free on the Nintendo eShop will get the chance to claim several gifts, including a Leap Froggy Outfit, Mushroom Glider, and Froggy Bucket - all items with designs that do not look out of place inthe world ofPaliathat took a new approach to gender with regards to its character creation.
Palia
WHERE TO PLAY
Explore a vibrant new world made just for you with Palia, a free-to-play, cozy sim MMO game. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel.Do What You Love: Fish and farm or cook and catch insects - you’re able to live off the land any way you like! Tend to your home plot and nurture your garden or explore Kilima Valley and Bahari Bay to forage for items, ingredients, and rare critters.An Always-Evolving Adventure: Unravel a deep mystery about what happened to ancient humans as you reappear in a world alongside other players.Befriend the local Majiri, learn their backstories, foster relationships, and maybe even romance! Be sure to give back to the community by providing gifts and honing your skills in fishing, hunting, crafting, and more.Make Your House a Home: Customize your character and build the home of your dreams! With hundreds of craftable items and customizable options, you can decorate your plot to make your home uniquely yours.Play solo or jump in with friends at any time! Palia is a friendly, cozy community that’s always here to welcome you home. Discover a shared world full of players and new friends and enjoy your adventure together.
