Palworld continues its rapid expansion, and fresh from the announcement of its farming spinoff, Palfarm, Pocketpair’s iconic creatures are now crossing over into the realm of one of 2024’s major survival game contenders. The highly anticipated Once Human collaboration event will blend core elements from both titles, allowing players to take direct control of Pals on an exclusive new map. This special zone will also feature a mix of the ominous Deviants and Deviations from Starry Studio’s distinctive universe.
Scheduled to launch at the end of October, the Once Human Palworld event introduces a brand-new, event-exclusive island map. This unique location boasts “Palworld-style environments and a distinct ecosystem,” where Meta-humans, Deviations, and Pals coexist. Players will have the exciting opportunity to transform into Pals, offering a fresh gameplay perspective across these two prominent survival games from 2024. Promotional footage suggests players will even be able to pit their transformed Pal abilities against various challenging Once Human bosses.
Players can expect to encounter fan-favorite Palworld creatures like Cattiva, Chillet, and Chillet Ignis during the event. Starry Studio has also hinted at the inclusion of “mystery Pals” for players to discover. A major highlight is that all collaboration Pals will be obtainable completely free, encouraging boundless creative exploration. It’s also reassuring that the arrival of these new companions won’t diminish the appearance of Once Human’s formidable Deviants.
However, the collaboration is currently a one-way street. Palworld’s community manager, John ‘Bucky’ Buckley, confirmed that no Once Human content is planned for Palworld at this time. While a future expansion of the crossover remains a possibility, this event offers a compelling reason to revisit the free-to-play Steam title and experience the latest developments from Starry Studio.
Mark your calendars: The Palworld event in Once Human officially kicks off on Thursday, October 30. This free-to-play title is available on Steam, so if you’re considering diving in, be sure to review the most recent Once Human system requirements.
For those looking to maximize their experience, remember to utilize any available Once Human codes. Alternatively, if you’re seeking a different spin on the creature-collecting genre, explore some of the top Palworld mods available this year.
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