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Palia heading home for the winter lights

Palia heading home for the winter lights

Dateline: 12/9/2025

Palia today released its Home for Winterlights Update.

From Singularity 6:

As snow begins to cover the rooftops of Kilima Village, the winter season arrives in Palia with a flurry of festive new additions for the holidays. The Winterlights update brings a sleigh-full of cozy content, including the return of the Winterlights Store, fresh Furniture Tints to brighten players’ homes, and the arrival of the fluffy Boovar to join the animal friends on players’ ranches. Players can also embark on the new Lunar Path progression system and take part in the Grow-A-Snowman community event, working together to build a towering seasonal creation for all to behold.

This update also introduces the Estate Home Line for hosting the perfect holiday gathering, a revamped Bulletin Board bursting with festive activities, and new earnable hair and makeup options for players to show off their seasonal styles. Players can also snuggle up with adorable new Plushes, from cheery Snowmen to clever “Smarty” Potato Pods, and explore new collections of Premium Store offerings, including Winter Warrior, Campus Chic, and a Boovar buddy.

Here’s a look at what players can look forward to in the Home for Winterlights Update:

  • The Return of Zeki’s Winterfest Challenge – All Palians will receive mail from Zeki, containing hints about the locations of his seven hidden chests. Zeki’s Winterlights Chests contain some snow covered decor, and once you find all of them, players will also be able to purchase the recipes directly at the Winterlights Store.

  • Winterlights Quests – New rewards can be earned by both new and returning Palians. By completing the Winterlights Quest, players will be able to purchase new ornaments within the Winterlights Store.

  • Monthly Bundle Quest: Winterlights Edition – Found at the bulletin board, players can complete this seasonal quest to earn themed rewards, including the Winterlights Ashura Ornament and Winterlights Reth Ornament.

  • Grow-A-Snowman Event! – Beginning on December 9 at 10:00 a.m. PT and ending on January 13 at 10:00 a.m. PT, players can join the Grow-A-Snowman Event and collect Snowman Plushes to help grow the snowman overlooking Kilima Village to an awe-inspiring size. As part of the event, players can discover Sandy Paws Presents containing seasonal decor while participating in their favorite Palia activities, such as hunting, fishing, insect collecting and more!

  • Furniture Tints – A rework of the Furniture Tint system is now live, introducing six additional tint palettes and an all-new way to apply tints to change your home’s color palette for the season.

  • New Home Line: The Estate – Inspired by the regal Mayor’s Estate in Kilima Village, this new home line includes new trims, columns, railings and stair options – supported across every Home Line.

  • Introducing Lunar Paths – Available now for the first time, Lunar Paths are a new long-term progression system that function like a battle pass, and are designed to give players a clear and satisfying way to earn both free and premium rewards, simply by playing.

  • The Winterlights Store is Back – Palians can look forward to a host of seasonally-themed items available on the Winterlights Store, including Icicles, Ornaments Tree Toppers and more.

  • Introducing the Boovar – Meet the Boovar, the bear(ish) ranch companion with antlers and a big love for fish. Players can now add the Boovar to their ranches.

  • New Ranching Animal Visual Effects – Brand-new Visual Effect Traits are now available to all ranching Animals, featuring unique auras, sparkles and electric effects.

  • Premium Store Updates – Step into the season with the Winter Warrior collection, a striking set of ice-forged armor, glider, and tool skins that shimmer with frosted power. And pet lovers can welcome three new Boovar Pets: Woodland, Arctic and Holiday Cheer. Whether you’re soaring across snowy skies, refreshing your wardrobe, or growing your ranch family, the Premium Store is stacked with festive style.

Additional details around the new features and quality-of-life improvements available in the Winter's Wonder: Home for Winterlights update can be found in the patch notes here


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