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Known Issues
May 28, 2026 at 08:01 AM
Initial version (2026-05-28): created Known Issues article covering the official launch known-issues list, community-reported issues, Day-0 patch fixes, and the stabilization window
This article covers the known issues and active bug fixes for Paralives during its Early Access period, which began on May 25, 2026. Because the game is in Early Access, the build changes frequently and this list is expected to shrink as patches land. The studio published an official known-issues list one day after launch and reported receiving over 100,000 bug reports in the opening days.
The studio groups acknowledged problems into three categories: performance, Live Mode and Paramaker, and interface and saving. Each is being worked on, and several have player-side workarounds while a fix is pending.
Issue | Status and workaround |
|---|---|
Crashes and freezes | Being worked on; the next patch is expected to reduce these. Players are advised to confirm their machine meets the minimum system requirements. |
Long game boot time | Acknowledged; the game will eventually load to the main menu. The studio said boot time is to be improved soon. |
Live Mode stutters and lag spikes | Acknowledged; optimization work is planned. |
Issue | Status and workaround |
|---|---|
Fire behavior | Problems with fire spreading, extinguishing, and firefighter behavior are being addressed. |
Critical needs blocking interactions | Critical needs can prevent a Parafolk from performing the interactions that would relieve them. A fix is expected soon. |
Paramaker motion sickness | To reduce motion sickness while editing characters on the moving train, the studio said curtains will be added to the Paramaker. |
Issue | Status and workaround |
|---|---|
Interface windows will not close | Some interface windows cannot be closed. A fix is incoming; workarounds include reloading the save or speeding up time. |
Save file not loading | Some save files fail to load. The studio said it is investigating and working on a resolution. |
Beyond the official list, players reported additional problems in the opening days that the studio acknowledged. These include characters occasionally losing their textures, incorrect interactions with furniture, and Parafolk sometimes giving birth in public streets rather than at home or at a medical venue.
A patch released alongside the launch build (the Day-0 patch on May 25, 2026) had already fixed more than a dozen issues found by reviewers and content creators before release. Fixes included Parafolk no longer walking outside after using the bathroom at home, rugs no longer blocking pathing during astronomy town events, and corrections to first-kiss, first-intimacy, and try-for-baby interactions. The same patch added inventory access from the Live Mode interaction menu, counter meal sales at all five Melino restaurants, rarity-correct sell values for Collectibles, and a foliage-animation intensity slider for accessibility.
The studio has framed June through September 2026 as a stabilization window focused on performance fixes, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements, with no new systems in that period. New content is expected to begin arriving with a major update in the fourth quarter of 2026. For the broader update plan, see Roadmap and Planned Features.
The studio collects bug reports through its official channels and the in-game feedback options. Reports from the launch audience drove the rapid Day-0 patch and the published known-issues list, and the team has committed to ongoing fixes throughout Early Access.
