Once Human x Palworld features an exclusive scenario and a new island to explore. Read more to learn about the upcoming collab event and what fans can expect with the game.
Once Human x Palworld Collab Launches October 30
Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve
Once Human will have a collaboration with Palworld titled "Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve," which will launch on October 30, 2025. In a Twitter (X) post on October 27, Once Human shared a preview of the upcoming crossover event.
First teased during the Tokyo Game Show 2025, fans were curious about how the collaboration between the post-apocalyptic survival game and ever-popular monster-taming title would work. It was also revealed that it is a one-way collaboration, meaning that content from Palworld is being added to Once Human, but there is no Once Human content going to Palworld at this time.
Paradise Island, Deviation Battles, and More
The upcoming update will introduce fans to Paradise Island, a limited-time area filled with Deviations and Pals that coexist with humans, or Metas. Here, players can explore the land, interact with creatures, and capture them to fight alongside them.
As stated in Once Human’s article on the collab, the main objective for players in this event is to catch the strongest Deviation and become the best Securement Master. "As a Securement Expert, you must collect powerful Deviations, challenge the Deviation League, and become the greatest Securement Master in the land," the article wrote.
Aside from challenging the Deviation League, players must also stop the "Call of Chaos," which makes Deviations go wild. Players will also meet their best friend Zeno, and together, they will stop the spread of chaos in the land.
The game will also feature the Symbiosis System, which will be the primary progression system that will allow players to unlock certain parts of the event. Furthermore, there will be a PvP and PvE game mode called Deviation battles, where players can challenge each other or NPCs in the arena to duke out their Deviations.
Additionally, players can transform into a Pal, giving them new abilities to explore the island. So far, featured Pals include Cattiva, Chillet, and Chillet Ignis.
It is important to note that Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve is a standalone scenario, which means progress from other scenarios will not be applied to this event. This ensures that both veteran Metas and newcomers alike will enjoy and experience the collab at the same level.
Once Human is available on mobile (iOS and Android) and PC via Steam and Epic Games, and is expected to be released on consoles in 2026. To know about our thoughts on the game, check out our review below!
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Once Human Twitter (X) post on Palworld Collaboration Preview
Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve – Scenario Official Launch and Optimizations
