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Paralives Sets December 8 Early Access Launch for Cozy Life Simulation

Paralives Studio will back the debut with free updates in lieu of paid DLC to foster player-driven growth.

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Overview

  • Paralives will launch in Early Access on December 8, 2025, for PC and Mac via Steam.
  • Paralives Studio, founded in 2019 and now a 13-person team, has seen significant fan interest with over 900,000 Steam wishlists.
  • Early Access will include character creation, a day-night cycle, an open-world town to explore, career progression, and a robust build mode with drag-and-resize furniture.
  • During Early Access the studio will introduce free updates adding features such as family trees, pets, cars, and expanded NPC story progression.
  • No paid DLC are planned, positioning Paralives as a cozy rival to hyperrealistic titles such as inZOI with a new option for fans after Life by You’s cancellation.