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Frequently asked questions about Paralives covering launch date, pricing, platforms, languages, multiplayer, DLC policy, modding, Early Access duration, and the Day 1 feature list.
Paralives launches in Steam Early Access on May 25, 2026 for PC and macOS at $39.99 USD. Approximately two-year EA window with free updates and no paid DLC.
Cheats in Paralives let players adjust money, skills, needs, and other game state. Day 1 cheat console plus Ctrl+F2 Control Panel, with broader mod-friendly hooks for power users.
Careers in Paralives cover 11 named domains, named workplaces (Bloom, Headlines, Museum, SuperGamezPlus Inc., schools, cafes), rabbit-hole shifts at launch, daily upgrades via the Expertise System, and a non-linear progression model.
Paralives Day 1 vs post-launch feature split for the May 25, 2026 Early Access launch. Confirmed launch systems, post-launch free updates, and explicitly deferred features.
Paralives features 8 lifestages from Baby to Elder, each with unique abilities, restrictions, and gameplay mechanics. Lifestages determine what a Para can do, which skills they can learn, and how they interact with the world.
Paralives ships official Day 1 modding tools and Steam Workshop integration. Wide list of moddable categories including careers, genetics, Build Mode assets, Paramaker assets, Photo Mode assets, recipes, and more. Script mods not supported at launch.
Paralives Early Access system requirements for Windows 10 / 11 and macOS (Apple M2 / M3). 12 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB storage, Steam-exclusive on PC and macOS only.
Pregnancy in Paralives is a temporary state that results in the birth of a Baby. The ability to become pregnant is configured independently of gender in the Paramaker, and offspring appearance is determined by a genetics system based on dominant and recessive alleles.
Guide to the Paramaker, Paralives' character creation tool. Covers body customization, color wheel, clothing, tattoos, personality options, and inclusive design.
Guide to Parafolk, the characters in Paralives. Covers autonomy, needs, emotions, wants, personality evolution, relationships, Together Cards, skills, and careers.
Comprehensive overview of Paralives, the indie life simulation game by Paralives Studio. Covers gameplay, features, platforms, release date, and community funding.
Alex Masse is the French Canadian founder and lead developer of Paralives Studio. He began Paralives in 2018 and grew the team via Paratreon support into the studio behind the May 25, 2026 Early Access launch.
A detailed guide to the relationship and social interaction system in Paralives, including labels, the Together Bar, Together Cards, and emotional variants.
The Paralives launch town is divided into named districts including Old Town, Industrial, Mountain, Countryside, and the town core. Each district hosts its own venues, events, and architectural style.
A detailed guide to the skills and knowledge system in Paralives, including knowledge categories, individual skills, max levels, talents, modding, and how emotions affect learning.
Overview of Paralives Studio, the independent Canadian game development company founded by Alex Massé that is building the life simulation game Paralives.
Full timeline of Paralives development from January 2019 to present, covering team growth, key milestones, funding, and the path to Early Access.
Complete guide to Paralives' Build Mode, covering grid-free construction, curved walls, split-level floors, object customization, color tools, and terrain editing.
Maggie (Margaret Vaughan) is the first Parafolk revealed for Paralives, introduced in April 2020. She is the de facto mascot and a Day 1 premade character.
Information about pets in Paralives, including confirmed animal types, the community brainstorming session, and the planned timeline for adding pets to the game.
Vibes are the personality trait system in Paralives. Each Parafolk is assigned a Vibe during character creation that affects their emotions, Together Cards, skill progression, relationships, and walk animations. Five Vibes launch with Early Access, with three more planned.
A comprehensive guide to the genetics system in Paralives, covering how physical traits are inherited through recessive and dominant genes, hair texture alleles, color inheritance, facial features, and modding support.
School in Paralives is the rabbit-hole occupation for Child, Preteen, and Teenager Parafolk. Confirmed Day 1 with Elementary and High School lots; attendance, grades, homework, and teen-employment compatibility.
Side-by-side comparison of Paralives and The Sims franchise covering pricing model, building tools, character creation, world design, modding, and Day 1 vs post-launch feature splits.
A comprehensive guide to Together Cards in Paralives, the core social interaction mechanic where players choose narrative forks with consequences during conversations between Parafolk.
An overview of the open world setting in Paralives, including the town, shops, venues, employment, and activities available to Parafolk.
Hobbies in Paralives are gameplay activities that influence Parafolk emotions and skills. They include musical, creative, and physical pursuits, with a multi-select system that enables socializing while performing activities.
The New Paper is the daily in-game newspaper in Paralives. It delivers lore headlines and quest opportunities every morning, drives Mayor Gloomberg's commentary, and surfaces town-event prompts.
Live Mode is the life simulation gameplay mode in Paralives where players guide their Parafolk through daily routines, careers, social interactions, and town exploration.
Transportation in Paralives includes walking and the PL130 bus system at Early Access launch, with cars, bikes, and boats planned for future updates. Bus trips cost 3 Paradimes and use a fade-to-black transition to move Paras quickly between bus stops around town.
Paralives features house fires that can spread between objects and multiple death types including fire, smoke inhalation, hunger, and old age. Death is not something players can trigger directly; it occurs through the autonomy system.
Goals in Paralives are long-term objectives Parafolk can complete to fulfill their wishes. They differ from Wants (short-term, player-chosen) and Needs (bodily functions). Earned via personality, recent events, environment, relationships, and The New Paper hooks.
Paralives has a comprehensive animation system with 26 confirmed character situations, procedural adaptation for different body types and object sizes, and voice-acted reactions recorded with roughly 40 takes per animation.
The fictional lore of the Paralives town is delivered through diegetic storytelling, where players discover the town's history through exploration. Architectural details, civic symbols, and fictional brands all contribute to a lived-in world inspired by Quebec's heritage.
The economy and billing system in Paralives uses Paradimes as currency, with weekly bills covering lot taxes, electricity, and water usage. Eco-friendly objects and assistance programs affect household finances.
Confirmed launch town venues in Paralives including the Museum, L'Armoire, Market Antiques, Bloom, Headlines, SuperGamezPlus Inc., schools, and cafes. Each venue's type, district, and linked career or event ties.
Shopping in Paralives covers commercial lots, services, and item purchases across the launch town. L'Armoire, Market Antiques, Bloom, Headlines, cafes, and the museum gift shop are all accessible Day 1.
An overview of the furniture and decor system in Paralives, including the ever-evolving catalog, free placement, resizing, recoloring, and the tactile building experience.
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