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: the massive Elderwood Expansion is coming on May 13.

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.

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.

The Elderwood Expansion is fully free-to-play, and supports full cross-play and cross-progression. So whether you're relaxing solo in Kilima Village or teaming up with friends for an Elderwood Rockhopper hunt, your progress (and your plush collection) follows you everywhere.

Ready to grow the coziest (and bounciest) squad in Palia? The new Elderwood Refer A Friend program[palia.com] 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.

• Create your own obstacle course with Sandbox Decor! 🥇
  
• Tinker with some timber using the Builder’s Decor Set! 👷
  
• Introducing a highly-requested feature: Mystery Outfit Gifting! 🎁
  
• Keep your eyes peeled for April 1st! 👀
  
• The Premium Store is serving darling (and rugged) new fits, the plumpest pet, and a plush Landscape! 🐖
  
• …and more!

To learn more, read the full patch notes here[palia.com].

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