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Where to Find and Catch Shimmerfly in Palia
This guide explains how to find and catch Shimmerflies in Palia during the Great Shimmerfly Migration event. Shimmerflies are uncommon, glowing blue and pink butterflies found in Kilima Valley, particularly in areas like Leafhopper Hills and Remembrance Garden. They can be lured with Honey Lures and are best caught using smoke bombs due to their slow speed.
Palia: Insect-A-Palooza Event Guide
Palia is hosting a new global event called Insect-A-Palooza from August 17 to August 24, 2026, to celebrate summer. Players can participate by capturing bugs and Shimmerflies to contribute to global goals and unlock rewards. The guide details how to participate, including using Honey Lures, and lists the rewards for each tier.
Palia’s Beauty and the ‘Beach’ update offers so much more than this provincial life
Palia's latest update, 'Beauty and the Beach,' introduces new cosmetic items, a two-person dance emote, and a 'Petite Province' landscape inspired by fairy tales. The update also includes a limited-time shimmerfly migration questline, the Path of the Briar lunar path, a community bug-catching event, and the flutterfox ranching critter.
Palia Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach Update Downtime
Palia's Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach update (patch 0.205) is scheduled to go live today, July 28, 2026. The update will introduce new events like the Shimmerfly Migration and the return of Insect-A-Palooza, along with a new Flutterfox Ranching Animal and a duo dance emote. Maintenance will begin at 7 AM PT and is expected to last three hours, with the game going live again at 10 AM PT across all platforms.
Palia: All Campsite Locations in Royal Highlands
This guide details the locations of campsites within the Royal Highlands, the latest adventure zone in Palia. Campsites offer opportunities to find artifacts, learn new campfire recipes, and obtain rare Campfire Soup. While there are 10 total campsites, only two are randomly active per server at any given time, and only active campsites provide these benefits.
Where to Find and Catch Muddy Manta in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the Muddy Manta, a common fish in the game Palia. The Muddy Manta is exclusively found in the Royal Highlands adventure zone.
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG isn’t playable on Steam Deck yet but should be?
This article discusses the current state of MMORPG compatibility on the Steam Deck, highlighting which games work well and which do not. The author expresses a desire for more MMORPGs to be playable on the platform without extensive workarounds, posing the question of which titles should prioritize Steam Deck support.
One Shots: Ogre goes to Fantasy Magic School
This week's One Shots feature highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including World of Warcraft, Palia, Guild Wars 2, and The Lord of the Rings Online. Players are encouraged to share their best in-game photos for a chance to be featured.
Palia is launching a Beauty and the, er, Beach themed update next week
Singularity 6 announced that Palia's next update, 'Beauty and the Beach,' will launch on July 28th. This Sunkissed Summer update introduces new features like shimmerfly migration, two-person dancing emotes, a bubble glider, and a new landscape called Petite Province, alongside cosmetic items and gameplay enhancements.
Palia Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach Update Patch 0.205 Releases July 28
Palia's Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach update, patch 0.205, is scheduled for release on July 28. This update introduces a new community event called the Great Shimmerfly Migration, the return of Insect-A-Palooza, a new Flutterfox Ranching Animal, and the Lunar Path: Path of the Briar Battle Pass system. Players can also expect new Bulletin Board bundles, a duo dance emote, and a new Phoenixfire Riffroc variant.
Palia: All Ancient Treasure Chest Locations in Royal Highlands
This guide details the locations of all 16 Ancient Treasure Chests within the Royal Highlands adventure zone in Palia. Looting these chests rewards players with various materials, and collecting all of them unlocks the Highland Riches Accomplishment, 30 Renown, and the Highland Map.
Where to Find and Catch Heartdrop Mantis in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the Heartdrop Mantis, an epic bug in Palia, within the Royal Highlands region. It provides specific spawn locations like the Steps of Renova and offers tips on using Smoke Bombs to stun the creature. The Heartdrop Mantis is a valuable crafting ingredient and can also be sold or gifted to villagers.
Palia: How to Teleport to Friends’ Housing Plots
This guide explains how to teleport to friends' housing plots in Palia. Players can visit friends' plots via the 'Visit Other Players' board on their own housing plot, provided the friend is online and has added them as a friend. Visiting friends' plots allows for cooperative activities like cooking parties, which are a significant gold farming method.
Palia: How to Teleport to a Friend’s Location
Palia has introduced a new feature allowing players to teleport directly to a friend's location via the social panel. This guide explains how to use the 'Teleport to Player' option, which requires either a cooldown or a Teleport Potion (formerly Hearth Potion). The feature can also be used to bypass challenges like the Tower climbing event.
MMO Week in Review: 213
Microsoft's significant layoffs have heavily impacted the Elder Scrolls Online live team, reducing its size to that of 2015-2018. This week also saw Warframe's TennoCon, Aion 2 previewing its monetization, Tencent acquiring the PlanetSide franchise, Star Trek Online launching Undiscovered, and Gamigo porting Fiesta Online to consoles.
Where to Find and Catch Highland Shark in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the Highland Shark in Palia, a legendary fish introduced in the Sunkissed Summer: Amberlight Affair update. Players can locate the Highland Shark in the Royal Highlands bay areas after reaching tier 28 in the Path of the Maws. Catching this fish is crucial for the Maws and Paws community event and can also be sold for gold or used in cooking.
Palia: Maws and Paws Event Guide
Palia is holding a new global community event called Maws and Paws, celebrating shark season from July 20 to July 27, 2026. Players can participate by fishing and hunting specific creatures, with rewards unlocked as global goals are met. The event rewards will be delivered to players' in-game inboxes on July 29, 2026.
Palia: Path of the Maws Guide – All Rewards
This guide details the Path of the Maws, Palia's seventh Lunar Path, which features fishing and shark themes. Players can unlock 28 tiers of free and premium rewards, including cosmetics, tool skins, and fishing bonuses, by earning Lunar XP through dailies, bundles, and in-game activities. The Premium Unlock costs 1,275 Palia Coins.
Palia: How to Unlock Ignit
This guide explains how to unlock the new Ignit animal in Palia. Players can acquire an Ignit Voucher by completing the Bulletin Board Solstice Splash Bundles, which can then be used at the Ranching Store. Ignit animals provide Molten Ore, a material used for crafting the Builder's Magma Block set.
Palia: Bulletin Board Solstice Splash Bundles Guide
This guide details how to complete the Solstice Splash bundles available on the Bulletin Board in Palia during the Sunkissed Summer: Amberlight Affair update. Players can earn exclusive rewards by gathering specific items for four different bundles: Nai'o’s Booth Supplies, Firework Show, Seaside BBQ, and Wildlife Safety Check. Completing all bundles grants an Ignit Voucher for new ranching content.
