Giddy Up: Introducing "Mane Character Energy"

Hold your horses… Or actually, don't! With the arrival of Horses and the new Mount system, we’re inviting the community to celebrate in the most neigh-borly way possible: through art.

Mane Character Energy invites you to saddle up your creativity. We invite you to create an original Palia-themed piece of artwork where the horse is the star of the show. Perhaps it’s a peaceful ride through Kilima, a breezy trot across Bahari Beach, or even a sweet moment back at the stables.

The winning artwork will get more than just bragging rights. It will be adapted into an in-game decorative wall art item, letting it become part of the world itself and hang proudly in homes across Palia.

We can’t wait to see what you bring to the stable.

How to Participate:

• Join the Palia Discord server.
• Grab the Silhouette template image from the pinned message in the #mce-art-contest channel.
• Fill it in however you like. Digital or traditional art are both welcome.
• Post your masterpiece in the #mce-art-contest channel before the deadline!

Rules, Guidelines and Information:

• Art may be digital or traditional, but must be uploadable to Discord.
• You must follow the rules and guidelines set forth. (Correct file format, Correct Sizing, Adhere to Art/Content Requirements, etc.)
• Absolutely no AI tools may be used in any part of the creation process. No AI-generated, AI-assisted, or AI-enhanced work will be permitted. If AI use is suspected, we reserve the right to disqualify or remove your submission.
• Your art must be fully original and created by you. No reposting, tracing, editing existing Palia art, or submitting another person’s work.
• Content must only feature Palia related IP. Do not include any content from any other IP than Palia.
• Keep submissions family-friendly and aligned with Palia community guidelines.
• The winner will be decided upon by a vote / committee of S6 employees.
• Only one entry per person. Entries may be edited or replaced prior to the deadline.
• By submitting your artwork, you grant Palia a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display your submission in connection with the game, including as an in-game item, on official channels, and on the Palia website with credit to you. You acknowledge and agree that after the submission deadline of May 19th, 2026, you may not withdraw your artwork and release any and all claims to compensation or ownership with respect to its use as described herein.

Requirements

• Art must be 16x9 inches, at 300 DPI.
• You must use the template. You are welcome to use the decorative border provided on the template, but not required to.
• The artwork must include the horse mount (reference images attached) and clearly belong within the Palia universe in theme, tone, and setting.

Prizes:

Grand Prize:

• Artwork adapted into an in-game decorative wall art item
• 5,100 Palia Coin Reward
• Credited on the official Palia news website

2 Runner Ups

• 5,100 Palia Coin Reward Each
• Credited on the official Palia news website

Deadlines and Timelines:

• Event Announcement: April 21, 2026
• All entries must be submitted by May 19th, 2026 at 9AM Pacific
• We will announce the winner on May 29th, 2026.

FAQ

Who decides the winners?

We’ve assembled a diverse group of S6 employees from across the studio to review entries and pick the winners.

What if I can't access Discord? Can I still participate?

You may email your submissions to community@singularity6.com.