The closed beta of Palia for PC is all set to start on August 2. This community sim multiplayer is the latest title from Singularity 6 and offers a unique mix of adventure, community-building, and relaxation.
For those who want to be part of the closed beta, they need to create an account at Palia.com. Access to the closed beta is given to registered account holders on a rolling basis beginning August 2, before the open beta on August 10. Players who sign up now may have the chance to be part of the stress test scheduled on July 25.
High Interest
While there's still a few weeks before the closed beta, the game has actually obtained significant attention due to its innovative approach to the genre. When the game was first announced, there were at least 600,000 individuals who signed up for the alpha test.
For Singularity 6, the high demand to be part of the alpha tests meant that many players were indeed interested in the open world that this game offers.
Gameplay Mechanics
The game uses a lot of community-sim gameplay mechanics, including crafting, farming, and quest exploration. There's also customization for players and housing. Players can look forward to a meaningful story as well, along with progression and social systems similar to what's usually seen in MMO games.
The multiplayer mechanics have been streamlined to make sure that there is greater focus on community engagement and developing meaningful in-game connections. Players have to work together when foraging, hunting, gardening, and fishing, and learn more about the secrets that Palia keeps.
Bringing Players Together
In a statement, Singularity 6 Co-Founder and Game Director Aidan Karabaich shared that they designed the game to challenge the conventions present in the genre. He added that they also wanted to bring people together in a game where they can make new friendships. Karabaich went on to say that the beta phase is simply the next step in the journey to expanding the game and improving it with the players.
For now, the beta phase is limited to North America and Western Europe, but more regions are planned to be added soon.
