Roadmap

Paralives roadmap tracker

Review what launched with Early Access, what is in the post-launch patch window, and what is planned later.

Stylized Paralives Early Access roadmap board with milestone cards — Roadmap

Early Access Launch Date

May 25, 2026

Released

Paralives entered Early Access on May 25, 2026 after moving from its earlier December 8, 2025 target. Treat this as launch history, not a future content item.

Last verified 2026-05-28 · Source

Build Mode Baseline

Available at EA Launch

Released

Grid-less construction with curved walls, split-level floors, resizable/recolor objects, custom stairs, fences, roofing, and basic terrain tools.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Paramaker (Character Creation)

Available at EA Launch

Released

Adjustable height, body/face sliders, heterochromia, detailed hair color wheels, layered clothing, tattoos with placement tools, genetics system.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Open World Town & Live Mode

Available at EA Launch

Released

Explore an open-world town with shops, parks, restaurants, and museums. Start a job, nurture relationships, manage skills, age through life stages.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Steam Workshop & Mods

Available at EA Launch

Released

Full Steam Workshop integration. Subscribe to and manage community mods (furniture, CAS, audio). In-game modding tools included. Script mods are not officially supported.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Cheat Console

Available at EA Launch

Released

Press Ctrl+F1 (PC) or Cmd+Fn+F1 (Mac) to open. Type 'help' for the full command list.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Hotfixes & QoL Improvements

June – September 2026

In Progress

Period of bug fixes, performance optimization, and quality-of-life improvements following EA launch.

Last verified 2026-05-28 · Source

First Major Update

Q4 2026 (October – December)

Planned

The first major content update. Exact features not yet announced. All updates are free.

Last verified 2026-05-26 · Source

Voice Pitch Sliders (Paramaker)

During Early Access

Planned

Add voice pitch customization to the Paramaker, along with improved skin tone color wheel and search/filter for clothes and accessories.

Last verified 2026-05-26 · Source

Pets: Dogs, Cats & Horses

During Early Access (within ~2 years)

Planned

Create and customize pets directly in the Paramaker. Pets will be part of relationship and bonding systems.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Weather & Seasons

During Early Access (within ~2 years)

Planned

Full weather and seasons system. Expected to include rain, snow, and seasonal environmental changes.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Cars & Bikes

During Early Access (within ~2 years)

Planned

Own and drive cars and bikes. Includes roads, garages, and parking spaces in Build Mode.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Boats & Houseboats

During Early Access (within ~2 years)

Planned

Boats and houseboat homes added as transport and living options.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Pools & Swimming

During Early Access (within ~2 years)

Planned

Add pools with customization tools to Build Mode. Swimming becomes a social and relationship activity.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Calendar & Social Events

During Early Access (within ~2 years)

Planned

Calendar menu for scheduling. Organize parties, weddings, and other social events.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

NPC Story Progression

During Early Access (within ~2 years)

Planned

Non-player Parafolk will form relationships and experience life events independently.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Family Tree

During Early Access (within ~2 years)

Planned

Full family tree system with deeper parenting mechanics.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Gardening & Fishing

During Early Access (within ~2 years)

Planned

Gardening and fishing activities added to Live Mode.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Town Creation Tool

During Early Access (within ~2 years)

Planned

Expanded tools to edit and create custom towns from scratch.

Last verified 2026-05-25 · Source

Sexual Orientation & Preference System

During Early Access

Planned

A dedicated sexual orientation and preference system for Parafolk.

Last verified 2026-05-26 · Source

Basements, Advanced Stairs & Curved Wall Doors

During Early Access

Planned

Build Mode additions: basement tools, improved stair tools, and door/window support on curved walls.

Last verified 2026-05-26 · Source

Screenshots

Official screenshot context

Source: official Paralives press kit

Official Paralives live mode screenshot showing Parafolk in a neighborhood scene — Live Mode

Official Paralives screenshot showing a finished house exterior — House Design

Official Paralives build mode screenshot showing interior editing and object placement — Build Tools