Singularity 6 announced that its cozy free-to-play game Palia has reached more than 10 million players and is unveiling its Royal Highlands expansion.
As Palia has expanded across platforms and regions, it has amassed over 10 million players who have contributed to its thriving community. To celebrate this milestone, Singularity 6 is throwing a special 10 Million Players Celebration Event in-game.
The event will bring Palians together for limited-time activities and rewards that honor Palia’s journey before its next chapter begins in the Royal Highlands. Palia’s upcoming Royal Highlands Expansion will launch on May 12, inviting players to dive deeper into the lore of Ancient Humans in Palia’s ever-evolving story.
Singularity 6 was founded in founded in 2018 by Anthony Leung and Aidan Karabaich in Los Angeles. Palia debuted on the PC and Switch in 2023, and in 2025 it made its way to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Daybreak acquired Singularity 6 in 2024.
“When we first opened Palia to members of the community, we dreamed of building a high-fantasy world that felt like a home away from home,” said Leung, CEO and cofounder of Singularity 6, in a statement. “Our community has helped us realize that vision. Continually inspiring and guiding us to help Palia become more welcoming, charming, and friendly than we could have ever imagined, and we are so incredibly grateful to all 10 million of you who have been along for the journey. However long you’ve been a Palian, this celebration is for you.”
As players await the Royal Highlands Expansion, they can partake in Palia’s 10 Million Player Celebration Event.
Starting today and ending on May 11, the in-game event offers the opportunity to earn up to two completely free Mystery Premium Outfits, event exclusive Plushes, and enjoy a limited-time 25% off discount on Palia’s Starter and Founder’s Packs. This marks the first time in Palia’s history that players can earn premium cosmetics for free! Just log in during the event and complete daily quests to start earning rewards.
And as the 10 Million Player Celebration ends, adventures across the Royal Highlands begin. As Palia’s largest Adventure Zone to date, the Royal Highlands invites players into a sprawling, sun-kissed landscape of golden fields, hidden treasures and Ancient Human mysteries to unravel. Not only does the expansion continue the storylines of characters players know and love, but it will also introduce a brand new character, Eshelon, who will play a key role in what’s unfolding in the Royal Highlands.
The update will also introduce Horses to Palia, allowing players to explore and traverse the Royal Highlands with your noble steed! With new quests, characters and ways to explore woven throughout, the Royal Highlands marks a bold new chapter in Palia’s ever-evolving world.
Additional details around the 10 Million Players Celebration Event and the upcoming launch of the Royal Highlands can be found here.
Palia is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GeForce Now and https://palia.com.