🗺️ Roadmap
Paralives roadmap: free updates during Early Access
Paralives entered Early Access on May 25, 2026 with a long list of day-one features. Everything in the “coming next” list here is described by the studio as free updates, not paid DLC.
✅ At launch
Open world town (Melino) with no loading screens
Day-night cycle and full weather system (base)
Rabbit hole jobs across 11 career categories
Needs, emotions, Wants and Aspirations system
Relationship development with Together Bar and Together Cards
Aging system across all 8 life stages
Death and having children
Shops, restaurants, house fires and bills
Full cooking system
Build Mode: curved walls, free angle, color wheel, split-levels
Paramaker: sliders, genetics, Vibes, Talents, Lifestyles
Steam Workshop modding (furniture, clothing, music, sound)
Cheat console active from Day 1
🔮 Planned free updates
High-priority items are likely to arrive sooner; lower-priority items may land later in Early Access. Dates shift — the May 2026 delay showed the team prioritizes readiness over rigid schedules.
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)
High priority
Full Weather & Seasons
High priority
Cars, Bikes and Boats
High priority
Swimming Pools
Planned
Gardening and Fishing
Planned
Calendar & Social Events (Parties, Weddings)
Planned
Family Tree System
Planned
Story Progression for NPCs
Planned
Town Editing Tools
Later in EA
Script Mods Support
Later in EA
Houseboats
Later in EA
University / Education System
Later in EA
📅 How dates work
The studio posts news on paralives.com and Patreon. Expect broad priorities first, exact patch days second.
Player polls often highlight pets, full seasons, and vehicles — all listed for future free updates.
💬 Popular requests
- Pets — dogs, cats, horses
- Full seasonal gameplay beyond base weather
- Swimming pools
- Family tree UI
- Town editing tools
🎥 Roadmap video
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Will Paralives updates be free? ▾
Major updates are planned as free patches — no paid expansions announced.
When are pets coming to Paralives? ▾
Pets are high on the post-launch list; no public date yet. Intended as a free update when ready.
Will Paralives get seasons and weather? ▾
Full weather and seasons are planned. Some weather exists at EA; richer seasonal play comes later.
When is the Paralives 1.0 full release? ▾
Roughly two years of Early Access is the ballpark — not a fixed date.
Will Paralives get cars and vehicles? ▾
Yes — cars, bikes, and boats are on the roadmap as free updates when they are ready.
📚 Related Paralives guides
Paramaker Character Creation Guide
Master the Paramaker: body sliders, Vibes, Talents, traits and the genetics system explained.
Build Mode Complete Guide
Build stunning homes with curved walls, free-angle placement, the color wheel, and split-level floors.
Live Mode Guide: Needs, Wants & Daily Life
Understand needs, emotions, Wants, Aspirations, group actions and the daily loop in Paralives.
Skills Guide: All Skills & How to Level Up
Complete list of all Paralives skills, how to unlock them and tips to level up fast.