Early Access Roadmap: What's Coming Next
Free updates planned: pets, cars, pools, weather, and more.
🎉 Developer Promise: "We have pledged to never release paid DLCs: there will only ever be free updates!"
The Paralives team released their Post-Release Roadmap for Early Access. Here's what's coming — all for free.
🗺️ Planned Features
🌦️ Weather & Seasons
Dynamic weather (rain, snow, sunshine) and seasonal changes affecting gameplay.
🐕 Pets: Dogs, Cats & Horses
- Dogs: Multiple breeds, training, walks
- Cats: Independent companions
- Horses: Riding and equestrian activities
🚗 Cars & Bikes
Drivable vehicles with customization, bicycles, and motorcycles.
🚤 Boats & Houseboats
Recreational boats, houseboats as living spaces, waterfront activities.
🏊 Pools & Swimming
Build custom pools, community water parks, swimming skills.
📅 Calendar & Social Events
- Parties and social gatherings
- Weddings and celebrations
- Holidays and seasonal events
👥 Story Progression for NPCs
NPCs form relationships, advance careers, and have life events autonomously.
👨👩👧👦 Family Tree
Visual family tree tracking generations, relationships, and lineage.
🌱 Gardening & Fishing
Grow plants, catch fish, and engage in agricultural activities.
🏗️ Town Creation Tools
Edit and create towns, place community lots, design neighborhoods.
🎭 More Content
Additional personality traits, wants, emotions, jobs, furniture, clothing, and social interactions.
💰 Pricing Strategy
- Price increases gradually as content is added
- Current: $39.99 (10% launch discount: $35.99)
- Buy early for lowest price
- All future updates are free forever
📊 Paralives vs The Sims 4
| Feature | Paralives | The Sims 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pets | Free update | $39.99 expansion |
| Seasons | Free update | $39.99 expansion |
| Cars | Free update | Not available |
| Weather | Free update | $39.99 expansion |
📅 Timeline Estimate
- Short-term (1-3 months): Bug fixes, stability, QoL updates
- Medium-term (3-6 months): Weather, pets, vehicles
- Long-term (6-12 months): Town tools, full release