Fantasy Life Sim Palia Arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 13 – Launches with Massive Elderwood Expansion

If you’ve been busy tending crops, fishing with friends, or perfecting your plush collection on your housing plot (no judgment, it’s a lifestyle), then you might’ve missed the news: Palia is launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 13 alongside a massive new expansion: Elderwood.

That’s right, our little fantasy life sim adventure is about to get a whole lot bigger… and maybe a lil’ spookier (but still cozy!), with the launch of the Elderwood Expansion, our most ambitious update so far.

Welcome to Elderwood

Timed with our console debut on May 13, the Elderwood Expansion opens the door [quite literally in Bahari Bay] to a mysterious new Adventure Zone: an ancient, overgrown forest teeming with magical Echo and secrets hidden beneath its shadowy canopy. New and veteran players can expect:

• A sprawling new Adventure Zone to explore, with a heightened sense of verticality and secret nooks to uncover.
• Aggressive (yet adorable) creatures such as the Ogapuu and elusive Shmole.
• New story quests starring familiar faces, including Nai’o and Subira.
• Hidden Artifacts that unlock powerful Relics, a new equipment system that buffs you and your party.
• Brand new fish, insects, and plushes to personalize your home.
• Hours of exploration, adventure, customization, and more for you and your friends.

Launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Whether you’re playing with a DualSense™ remote in hand or an Xbox controller sprawled on the couch, Palia has been lovingly tuned to feel great on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Both new versions of the game deliver smooth performance, intuitive controls, and full feature parity with PC and Nintendo Switch – but we’ve also added a few cozy touches tailored for each platform.

On PlayStation 5, players will enjoy immersive DualSense™ support, such as:

• The Light Bar reflects your active skill – glowing a unique color when you’re fishing, mining, and more.
• Adaptive Triggers offer tactile feedback while performing activities like hunting and tree chopping — you’ll feel every thwack!
• Playing on the go? PlayStation Portal includes these features too, so you can cozy up from anywhere that has an internet connection.
  

On Xbox Series X|S, players will experience:

• Snappy in-game performance on both Xbox Series X and Series S.
• Optimized controls that make navigating your inventory, building your dream home, and chatting with Villagers feel natural and intuitive.

Cozy Together, Wherever You Play

Palia supports full cross-play and cross-progression across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on Steam. Whether you’re relaxing solo in Kilima Village or teaming up for an Elderwood Rockhopper hunt with friends, your progress (and your plush collection) follows you everywhere.

Refer A Friend, Earn A [Fun Guy] Friend

Ready to grow the coziest (and bounciest) squad in Palia? The new Elderwood Refer A Friend program lets you sprout your very own squad of adorable fungal friends – and it all starts by inviting your besties to play!

Each friend you refer unlocks a bigger, fully interactive Elderwood Fun Guy plush. 50 percent plush, 50 percent trampoline, 100 percent awesome — these little guys are more than just decor. Refer up to 5 friends to earn the Elderwood Fun Guy, Big Elderwood Fun Guy, Bigger Elderwood Fun Guy, Giant Elderwood Fun Guy, and the Giga Elderwood Fun Guy.

Did you miss out of the first set of Refer A Friend rewards? Fear not! New and veteran players can claim both the original set of rewards AND the Elderwood Fun Guy rewards for a limited time.

Welcome Home…

Welcome to Elderwood… coming May 13.