Developers Redesign Babies in Paralives After Fan Roast
Paralives Studio has been under pressure from the gaming community after players expressed discomfort with baby characters that looked 'uncanny' and 'weird.' The game development studio has now announced a redesign, due to be featured in patch 0.1.7, set for release on August 10.
The troubles started during May, shortly after Early Access opened. Players were quick to point out the issue, with one Reddit post detailing exactly why these infant characters felt so unsettling. Community complaints grew steadily over time, prompting Paralives Studio to finally address the matter in early July.
Paralives acknowledged that the babies 'needed some work,' and shared a sneak peek of improvements before patch 0.1.7.New Baby Designs In-Game
The redesigns show improved facial proportions and softer overall body forms, though these are not considered major overhauls. The changes, however, represent the first direct response to cosmetic complaints from launch until Early Access opened.
Patch 0.1.7 arrives August 10, with baby features among other planned updates like pets and seasonal enhancements.Frequently Asked Questions
When will Paralives release patch 0.1.7?
The next patch is set for August 10th, bringing much-needed changes to infant characters and other ongoing improvements.
What changes are expected in the baby character design?
Baby characters will get more realistic facial proportions and smoother body features as part of Paralives’ community-driven redesigns.
Do other planned updates affect this patch's timeline?
No, these cosmetic enhancements to infants do not interfere with other scheduled additions like pets and pool constructions which are still pending implementation post-patch 0.1.7.