Patch Notes 0.199 - Winter's Wonder: Snowbound Sanctuary

Winter brings a calmer kind of magic to Kilima, filled with snowy sparkle, cozy comforts, and plenty of reasons to explore Kilima anew. Wrap yourself in style with the Lunar Path: Path of the Cardigan, inspired by comfy knits and timeless charm, and welcome the bright-eyed Ferris to your ranch. Dig into Hodari’s Starstone Search, a new community event where dazzling Starstone discoveries await. Refresh your home with new snowy decor, new Furniture Tints, and handy copy mode upgrades. From chilling Snowy Skitterer rewards to the long-awaited Fairy Mantis and Lil Sprout plushes, there’s plenty to collect, decorate, and enjoy. Top it all off with striking Premium Store additions like the Draconic Knight set, Cardigancore fashion, Armored Ferris, and more. Settle in, and make this season your own!

• Get snug and stylish on the Lunar Path with the new Path of the Cardigan, inspired by cozy sweaters and Grandpa-core charm! 👕
• Meet the Ferris in their new role as a Ranching animal, full of bright-eyed curiosity and frosty mischief! 🦝
• Dig into the new community event, Hodari’s Starstone Search, and gather dazzling starstones for your favorite hunky mining mentor! 💎
• Bring a frosty fright home with the Snowy Skitterer Bundle with chilling new wallpapers and floors! ❄️
• New year, new Tints and a handy copy mode have arrived to help you bring color to every corner of your home! 🖌️
• Stay tidy with the new storage tab for Ranching Treats and Tints!🍪
• Snowflakes, sparkles, and scintillating surprises arrive with the newest snowy decor additions! 🌨️
• Plush paradise grows with the long-awaited Fairy Mantis and the cheeky, cute Lil Sprout! 🍑
• No keyboard? No problem. Introducing the Quickchat feature! ⌨️
• Fly, fight, and charm with the Premium Store’s new Draconic Knight outfit, Glider, and Tool Skin, the Cardigancore outfit, and adorable armored Ferris! 🐉
• …and more!

New Features & Updates

Path of the Cardigan

Step into the Path of the Cardigan. The Path of the Cardigan arrives wrapped in vintage charm and quiet comfort, expanding on the Lunar Path Journey with a new cozy-forward theme.

Introduced in our previous patch, Lunar Paths offer a relaxed way to earn rewards simply by spending time in Palia, with no expiration dates and no rush to finish. Progress carries forward at your own pace, with both free and premium rewards woven throughout each Path. You can swap between Paths and earn XP on any Path at any time. Just be sure to activate the Path that you want to progress.

Whether you’re tending crops, exploring Kilima, or checking in on your Daily Quests, every step brings you closer to new decor, cosmetics, and lasting account bonuses.

With Path of the Cardigan, settle in, take it slow, and enjoy the journey…this one’s meant to be worn in.

Here are a few of the items that are unlockable in The Path of the Cardigan:

• Cardigancore - Daring Daisy
• Mullet
• Sideburns #1
• Sideburns #2
• Cardigancore Jukebox
• … and more!

The Path of the Cardigan will consist of up to 14 levels of free and Premium rewards, and the Premium Upgrade will cost 1,000 Palia Coins.

Lunar Path Improvements

Additionally, when you log in you’ll notice a few changes to Lunar Paths. Starting in Patch 0.199, you’ll be able to earn Lunar XP simply by earning Skill XP doing all of the activities you already love in Palia. This means those of you who want to grind out Path rewards separate from Dailies and Bundles will have that option - but things like Dailies and Bundles will still be the most efficient sources of Lunar XP.

With the addition of this new system, a percentage of your Skill XP earned will additionally be awarded as Lunar XP, applying directly to your active Path passively. You’ll also be able to track your progress directly on the HUD!

But we don’t want players to feel like grinding Lunar Paths needs to be a second job - so we’re also introducing a bonus system to help players catch up who don’t have as much time to spend: Rest XP! Every new Palia day (each real life hour), you’ll bank a certain amount of Rest XP which will multiply the Lunar XP from skills by 10x until it is used up. If you don’t use it, you can bank up to 24 hours of this bonus XP so that the next time you log in you can really catch up quickly. We think this will help make sure players of all commitment levels can earn rewards at a reasonable pace.

As part of adding these new sources of Lunar XP, we’re also embiggening all of the Lunar XP numbers - by 100x. For instance, Dailies and Bundles will now give 5,000 Lunar XP, and Path levels will take 10,000 Lunar XP to complete. All of your current progress with the Path of the Kitsuu will remain the same - just with these new values - so don’t be alarmed when you log in to find everything is bigger than you remember!

We’re still learning a lot about Lunar Paths, so please continue to provide feedback and expect further changes as time goes on. Right now, we’ll be monitoring the new Skill XP source to make sure it’s fair and fun. We especially have our eyes on Furniture Making and how it contributes to Lunar XP, but for now it works the same as every other skill, so try it out before we make any changes in a future patch.

The Ferris Enters the Ranch

The Ferris is joining the ranch!

Formerly only known as just a pet, the Ferris is now a ranching animal that is unlocked at Ranching Level 12.

The Ferris produces fruit once per day, including blueberries, apples, and Piksii Berries, and has lower upkeep needs with hunger levels between a Peki and a Trufflet.

Get ready to welcome your tiny ranch helper with a knack for fruits!

Hodari’s Starstone Search Event!

Grab those pickaxes and get ready to sparkle! Dig deep in the newest community event “Hodari’s Starstone Search”, running from January 19th to January 26th.

During this week-long event, players across Palia will mine together to reach a dazzling Starstone community goal. Whether you’re a mining pro or just discovering the thrill of uncovering gems, every Starstone adds to the glittering goal and makes Palia’s resident hunky Hodari Happy.

Join friends for Mining Parties, or chip away solo while still contributing to the total, and unlock tiered rewards including star-quality starstones, consumables, decorations, and other rewards, delivered straight to your News Inbox.

Follow milestone updates on Discord and social channels to celebrate each sparkling achievement along the way.

For more information surrounding the event and its rewards, you can visit our blog post.

Hodari’s Starstone Search is a sparkling reminder that mining is better with friends…and maybe a little rugged inspiration!

Snowy Skitterer Bundle

Winter isn’t over yet, and that means it’s time to summon the elusive Snowy Skitterer!

You’ll need to help Elouisa gather a variety of requests to entice the Snowy Skitterer: cozy snowy decorations, glowing natural light sources, critters from your bug and fish collection, and the Snowy Skitterers favorite foods.

Check in with Elouisa to see if your offerings have worked, and in return for creating a welcoming winter space, you can expect new wallpapers and floors as a reward.

Item	Loot / Craft / Purchase Location
Woodland Deco Wallpaper	Acquired from the Bulletin Board.
Desert Deco Wallpaper	Acquired from the Bulletin Board.
Eclectic Flooring	Acquired from the Bulletin Board.
Maji's Mark Flooring	Acquired from the Bulletin Board.

Tint Tool Updates

We’re expanding the tint system from Patch 0.198 with a brand-new feature: Copy Mode! Everything you could do in the previous tint update still works, but now you have a faster, easier way to apply colors across your decor.

There are two ways to enter Copy Mode: either select the new button in the Tint UI while in Placement Mode, or use a tint item from your hotbar to jump straight into Copy Mode.

Once in Copy Mode, you can select a color and run freely around your space, pointing at any tintable decor item to see a live preview. Confirm to instantly apply your chosen color, and watch your space bloom with color!

We’re also introducing two new tints. Read below for the list of the two newly added tints and their acquisition methods.

Tint	Loot / Craft / Purchase Location
Leafy Green	Recipe Acquired via Skill Medals from Gardening Guild Store (Requires Gardening Skill Level 10).
Paddock	Recipe Acquired via Skill Medals from Ranching Guild Store (Requires Ranching Skill Level 10).

Storage Tab Improvements

Storage just got a little more organized.

Two new storage tabs have been added, including a dedicated tab for animal treats and a separate tab for stored tints. Both of these are accessible at the top of storage, next to the other icons.

Finding what you need should now be quicker and easier!

New Snowy Decor!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it craft!

We're introducing new snowy versions of recipes you already know and love, building on the frosty additions from the last patch.

All of these are snowy variants of existing decor, and you must have learned their corresponding non-snowy version in order to have a chance to loot these recipes.

See below for acquisition details and item pairings.

Item	Loot / Craft / Purchase Location
Snowy Parasol	Recipe Acquired via Kilima Rummage Piles/Kilima Coin Rummaged Goodies Bag. Must know Summer Stripe Umbrella Recipe.
Snowy Pavillion	Recipe Acquired via Kilima Rummage Piles/Kilima Coin Rummaged Goodies Bag. Must know Cozy Camp Pavillion Recipe.
Snowy Lawn #1	Recipe Acquired via Kilima Rummage Piles/Kilima Coin Rummaged Goodies Bag. Must know Yardwork Terrace (Found in City Hall, by purchasing all housing writs.)
Snowy Lawn #2	Recipe Acquired via Kilima Rummage Piles/Kilima Coin Rummaged Goodies Bag. Must know Yardwork Terrace (Found in City Hall, by purchasing all housing writs.)
Snowy Lawn #3	Recipe Acquired via Kilima Rummage Piles/Kilima Coin Rummaged Goodies Bag. Must know Yardwork Terrace (Found in City Hall, by purchasing all housing writs.)

Introducing Two New Plushes

Two new plushes have arrived with small stature, but big charm.

The Fairy Mantis joins the plush collection thanks to a community vote and can be found by catching the elusive Fairy Mantis!

Keep an eye out for the cheeky Lil Sprout as they wiggle their way into your plush collection. Take part in the Kilima Flower Bloom event and you might spot Lil Sprout as a rare find!

Item	Loot / Craft / Purchase Location
Fairy Mantis	Rare Drop from Fairy Mantis
Lil Sprout	Rare Drop from Kilima Flower Bloom Event

Quickchat Feature

No keyboard? No Problem! Players can now send messages quickly using the Quick Chats wheel!

Access it by opening the Cosmetics Wheel (Next to Emotes, Stickers, Saved Outfits).

By default, the wheel includes 8 commonly used phrases, such as Hello, Thank You, Yes, and No. Additional customization options are planned for future updates of the feature.

Improvements & Adjustments

Tint Tool UI

Tinted items will display what tints they have on with the tooltip.

Seed Stack Increase

All seeds can now stack to 100.

Super Lucky Prize

The Super Lucky Prize has been added to the game.

New Workbench Category

Added a workbench category for Home Line pieces. (Alchemist’s Cottage, The Estate)

Update to Server Transfer Keybind

The Keybind to accept a server transfer has been changed to prevent any accidental acceptance of server transfer!

Premium Store Updates - January 13

A new outfit collection has been added to the Premium Store, available immediately.

Collection Name	Outfit Names	Pieces	Price (Per Outfit/Collection)
Draconic Knight	Maji's Chosen	Top, Face Covering	3400 Palia Coins

Bold, regal, and sculpted in gleaming plate. Stride into the cold like a legend from storybooks past with the Draconic Knight outfit.

A new outfit collection has been added to the Premium Store, available immediately.

Collection Name	Outfit Names	Pieces	Price (Per Outfit/Collection)
Cardigancore	Flower Power Lovely Lotus	Top, Pants, Hat	1275 Palia Coins

Light patterns, earthy tones, and hand-stitched details make it the perfect sweater-weather fit.

A new Glider has been added to the Premium Store, available immediately.

Glider Name	Price
Draconic Knight	1275 Palia Coins

Sweep through Kilima Valley like a winter gale with wings unfurled, and footsteps echoing with heroism. This color-changing glider will pull in one of your equipped outfit colors as inspiration!

A new Tool Skin has been added to the Premium Store, available immediately.

Tool Skin Name	Pieces	Price
Draconic Knight	Axe Pickaxe Bow	1275 Palia Coins

Carved with draconic motifs and tempered for the long winter ahead, these tools feel forged for legends.

A new Pet has been added to the Premium Store, available immediately.

Pet Name	Pets	Price (Per Pet)
Armored Ferris	Armored Ferris Golden Armored Ferris Obsidian Armored Ferris	1700 Palia Coins Each

A new companion marches proudly into the snow: a fearless little knight in shining armor. Equal parts adorable and formidable, the Armored Ferris is ready to follow you into the deepest corners of the Elderwood.

Note: The Ferris can also be registered under the Handler’s License system, allowing it to join you as a Follow Pet on your adventures. Please note that the Ferris Handler’s License applies specifically to the Ferris animal being added to Ranching in Patch 199 - the Armored Ferris is separate and is not being added to Ranching.

Handler’s License	Price
Ferris Handler’s License	2550 Palia Coins

Premium Store Updates - January 27

A new outfit collection has been added to the Premium Store, available immediately.

Collection Name	Outfit Names	Pieces	Price (Per Outfit/Collection)
Snowy Socialite	Snowy Stripes Radiant Rouge Perfectly Plaid	Top, Bottom, Hat	1275 Palia Coins / 2550 Palia Coins

The Snowy Socialite collection brings elegance in spades, perfect for your next stylish Winter soiree.

We put in a lot of work this cycle to clean things up across Palia. Tons of bugs were fixed, and we have listened to player feedback to make improvements in lots of areas to help everything run smoother and feel better to play.

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where Pavers were incorrectly sized.
• Fixed an error regarding the Maji Market operational schedule.
• Resolved an issue where Weekly Wants would fail to reveal if the requirements were met before the player interacted with the "Discover" button.
• Fixed a visual flickering issue where daily quest cards would briefly disappear when navigating the Bulletin Board menu.
• Added the missing description for the Adaptive Trigger setting within the Controller Settings menu.
• Fixed an issue where the Brighteye Amulet and Tincture of Infected Perception failed to correctly boost Echo fish loot rates.
• Fixed a visual UI bug where Worms incorrectly displayed a placeholder or wrong icon
• Fixed an issue where firework sound effects failed to play while in the Fairgrounds.
• Resolved an issue where the Chapaa Chase minigame music would continue playing after the match concluded.
• Improved the responsiveness and navigation speed when viewing reward popups on the Bulletin Board.
• Resolved an issue where Kenli’s dialogue was not translated (unlocalized) during the "Bulletin Blitz" quest.
• Fixed a map issue where the Bulletin Board quest marker incorrectly displayed notifications for completed or past quests.
• Updated the Shipping Bin interface text from "Swap" to "Move to Inventory" for better clarity.
• Resolved an exploit where Muujins could be killed repeatedly if they were struck at the exact moment they jumped into a tree.
• Fixed a progression issue where the Bulletin Board Outro quest could be triggered incorrectly before all necessary requirements were met.
• Corrected a typo in the item description for the "Rummaged Goodies Bag" item.
• Corrected spelling errors in the description for the Angler’s Fortune item.
• Resolved a UI issue where item tooltips were appearing larger than intended on the Bulletin and Bundle Boards.
• Fixed a UI issue where the XP preview bar failed to update when only a portion of a sub-bundle was completed.

Housing & Decor

• Fixed an issue where tint previews would not appear if the player accessed the menu while in Copy Mode.
• Resolved an issue preventing players from rotating furniture and decor while in the tint preview window.

Accounts, Character Creation, Collections, and Wardrobe

• Fixed a logic error where the Diva trait effect applies without cosmetic traits applied.
• Fixed an issue where Kilima Coins were contributing toward the "Medal Earner" achievement.
• Resolved a delay where the Progress Bar would not update immediately after a player completed a daily quest.

Premium Cosmetics

• Fixed some issues where transfer notifications were not exitable.
• Equipping a Boovar as a pet now properly displays the Boovar's icon in the character menu.
• Color picker will now show additional options for players during Character Creation
• Fix made for players getting yeeted off the screen at the end of Character Creation.
• The "Equip" option after purchasing an outfit is now fixed.

New to 0.199

Transitioning from the Tint Options menu to Copy Tint mode causes the preview to be removed from the selected decor asset.

• Players can incorrectly open the Tint Options menu using hotkeys while already in Copy Tint mode, which may cause overlapping UI.
• Players are currently unable to enter Tint mode if they are actively highlighting an item while in placement mode.
• Interacting with fences while in Tint mode may incorrectly consume or cause a loss of crafting materials.
• The Estate Roof Connector currently has limited placement and will only snap to the sides of the Alchemist’s Cottage.
• Visiting players with "Visitor" or "Editor" permissions are not receiving a notification explaining they do not have permission to use Copy Tint mode.
• The Copy Tint mode interface is missing its background graphic, which may make the control instructions difficult to read.
• At some times of day it may be difficult to see changes made in the tint previewer.
• Follow pet animals with aura have less intensity than intended in the world environment.
• In some cases, it is possible for folks not to receive the 3 warnings for the server is winding down.
• Players who log in directly inside a Temple will find the Temple map incorrectly persists after exiting the temple. This can be resolved by traveling to a different zone or changing servers.

Other Issues

• Rooms are incorrectly blocking the placement of second-story assets when ceiling decor is already present.
• The Tint Options menu incorrectly displays a “0” cost on initial open until a tint is selected.
• Applying Tints to Decor items that have light sources (e.g. lamps) causes the asset's light source to appear permanently active.
• Some Estate Home Line pieces are not centered with the placement region shown to the player.
• Acquiring Animal Starter Bundle items when a player's inventory is full causes the items to be incorrectly routed directly to storage instead of the inventory overflow.
• Home Tour plot names sometimes don’t update after you change them, if the plot has already been submitted to Home Tours.
• Moving objects with attached pieces can cause visual glitches. When moving a parent object with items connected to its socket, the socket itself may stay behind visually.
• The Social Panel may get stuck on screen if you open and close the Map and Premium Store quickly.
• Fireworks may not display the correct designs on some graphics settings.
• Placing buildings or cubicle pieces directly on top of your character causes your character to get stuck.
• The action bar UI may disappear while navigating your Home Plot.
• Spooky Candles do not show a placement preview before being set down.
• Snap points may reject second-story placement when ceiling decor is already placed inside them.