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During early access, Paralives costs $39.99. After this phase ends, though, the price will be increased. It’ll be at least a couple of years before this happens, though. Many free updates will be added to the game over the early access period and beyond, and all future expansions will be completely free, as the devs have vowed there will never be paid DLCs.

There are no official tools for building a basement in your Paralives home yet. However, basement tools are a part of the Paralives roadmap and will be coming sometime within the early access period, which is listed as 2026-2028.

Unlike some Steam launches that unlock at midnight local time, Paralives is releasing worldwide at the same moment. That means players in different time zones will see the game become available at different local hours, but everyone gets access simultaneously. According to Steam’s launch countdown, Paralives is expected to unlock at the following times: Los Angeles (PDT): May 25 at 7 AM Chicago (CDT): May 25 at 9 AM New York (EDT): May 25 at 10 AM London (BST): May 25 at 3 PM Berlin (CEST): May 25 at 4 PM São Paulo (BRT): May 25 at 11 PM Tokyo (JST): May 26 at 11

For anyone on the fence, it's worth remembering that Early Access means some features are still in development and the experience may change over time. However, for those who enjoy testing new mechanics, offering feedback, or simply want to get in on the ground floor, Paralives is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious indie launches in the life sim genre. The combination of robust building tools, deep customization, and active community support makes this an early access title worth watching. Paralives Life Simulation Sandbox Immersive Sim Systems