A few weeks before it was slated to hit early access, the Sims-like life sim Paralives has been delayed to May 2026 so that the developer can address some “impactful bugs” and add more activities to the game.
Developed by Alex Massé over the course of six years, Paralives is a life sim about building homes, lives, and bonds. You get to create a character, design a house, customize the furniture, and more as you interact with citizens and live out a cozy life in an open-world town. Not unlike The Sims, there’s plenty to do: garden, fish, work, swim, raise children, discover personality traits, and more. Unfortunately, while it was planned to launch in early access on December 8, Massé posted on the game’s official Steam Store page that Paralives’ release has been delayed to May 25, 2026.
“We had to make the difficult decision to delay the release,” Massé said. “We are truly sorry for the last-minute announcement. After thoughtful consideration, we feel it’s best for the game and the community. This year, we ran many playtests with friends and fans, and we were confident that we could improve the game enough in time for December. In the lead-up to Early Access release, we broadened our playtests with a more varied playerbase, and the latest feedback we received made us realise the game isn’t up to the standard we wanted it to meet for release. Players enjoy the flexibility and the customization of the Paramaker and Build Mode.”
It’s always disappointing to hear about delays, especially when anticipation is high. Hopefully, the extra time will allow for an even better experience when Paralives finally releases. Looking forward to seeing what the team has in store for us in 2026!
development team can use this extra time to polish the game and deliver an even better experience. It’s interesting to see how delays often lead to more refined features and gameplay mechanics. Fingers crossed that the wait will be worth it!