Palia Team Offers In-Depth First Look at Gameplay, Lore, Villagers, and How to Occupy the World Your Way

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Palia enters closed beta on PC on August 2nd and open beta on August 10th. Singularity 6 held a special stream today, showing off the most in-depth look at gameplay, systems, the lore, villagers you'll encounter (including romanceable ones), and multiplayer and social options.

Today's stream covered things from the very beginning, showing off the first screen you get when you wake up as a new human in Palia. Emphasis on new, since humans haven’t been in Palia for a very long time. The opening cinematic shows the magical event that leads to your awakening. And it’s just the beginning.

The team emphasizes playing everything your way, and that starts at customization. There are a wide range of options so many players would be able to see themselves. You can also express your characters the way that you want, from  a variety of skin tones, a number of hairstyles and color options, with voice options, and all clothes that fit any gender character.

You’ll learn from some of the NPCs that you meet, and get some guidance in the beginning, but once you start learning the systems and receive or craft the tools to get you started, then you'll be able to chart your course in the world. 

There's even room for min-maxers in this game, but probably not as you imagined. When you farming, some of your crops will have to be replanted after you pick them, but tomatoes don't have to be replanted after each harvest. Some strategies might also lead to additional bonuses, but the game is specifically designed not to penalize you if you don't play in the most efficient way.

When it comes to housing, you'll also have a lot of options that you can unlock over time, make a small room, bigger rooms, decide if you want to add walls or an open