The cold hard truth is that the free to play model for #VideoGames is completely unsustainable unless you hit massive (like Genshin Impact). #Palia is a fun game but I don't think it was ever going to hit big as cozy life sim games are a smaller niche
Palia developer lays off 35% of staff before life sim hits full release
https://www.eurogamer.net/palia-developer-lays-off-35-of-staff-before-life-sim-hits-full-release
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