The holidays have officially arrived in Palia, and Kilima Village is transforming into a warm, glittering winter haven thanks to the newly launched Winterlights update. The seasonal patch brings back fan-favorite festivities while adding fresh systems, decorations, events, and even a new ranch buddy to help players celebrate the coldest time of year in cozy style. Snow kicks off in Kilima as the rooftops frost over and holiday lights begin to twinkle, setting the stage for a hefty slate of new activities. The Winterlights Store returns with seasonal décor, the Furniture Tint system gets a full refresh, and players can begin the all-new Lunar Path progression track. The update even introduces the Boovar, a lumbering bear-like creature with antlers and a love of fish, ready to take its place on players’ ranches.
What’s On Tap
A Season Full of Festivities – Zeki is up to his holiday tricks again. Zeki’s Winterfest Challenge drops seven hidden chests across the world, each containing snowy décor items. Finding them all also unlocks their associated recipes in the Winterlights Store. A new Winterlights Quest also gives newcomers and returning players another path to ornaments and decorations, while a special Winterlights Monthly Bundle Quest at the Bulletin Board rewards themed ornaments inspired by Ashura and Reth. Finally, Kilima’s bulletin board receives a seasonal makeover, now packed with festive tasks and activities suited to chilly weather.
Community Event: Grow-a-Snowman – Running from December 9 at 10 a.m. PT through January 13, the Grow-A-Snowman event invites the entire community to team up and build a truly massive snowman overlooking the village. Players can earn Snowman Plushes that contribute to its growth and hunt down “Sandy Paws Presents,” a new set of holiday loot that drops from everyday activities like fishing, hunting, and bug catching.
New Ways to Style Your Home – The update overhauls the Furniture Tint system with six new color palettes and a simpler way to recolor décor. Meanwhile, decorators seeking something grander can now build with The Estate, a new home line featuring stately trims, railings, stair sets, and columns inspired by Kilima’s Mayor’s Estate.
Introducing Lunar Paths – For players craving long-term goals, Lunar Paths debut as Palia’s take on a battle-pass-style progression system. These tracks offer both free and premium rewards earned simply through regular play, providing a clear and structured reward path throughout the season.
New Animals, Cosmetics, and Premium Items – The cuddly, antlered Boovar arrives as a new ranching companion, bringing fresh animations, behaviors, and personality to players’ homesteads. All ranch animals now have access to new visual effects, including sparkles, auras, and electrically charged flourishes. On the premium side, the shop adds the Winter Warrior collection, a set of icy armor, tools, and a glider, as well as three themed Boovar pets: Woodland, Arctic, and Holiday Cheer.
Winterlight Returns in Full – From icicle decorations to ornament toppers, the Winterlights Store is fully stocked for the season, ensuring players can deck their homesteads in as much warm sparkle or frosty shine as they’d like. For players looking to fully immerse themselves in Palia’s holiday spirit, the Winter’s Wonder: Home for Winterlights update offers hours of festive fun and a brand-new set of long-term goals to chase. Full patch notes are available now for those wanting to dive deeper into every tweak and addition.
Winter has come to Kilima. Jump into Palia now and bundle up, build a snowman, and enjoy the lights.
