Palworld and No Man’s Sky are intensifying their months-long flirtation, and if those two don’t just kiss already, I’m going to lose my mind
Developers of Palworld and No Man’s Sky have sparked months of playful public flirtation about a potential crossover collaboration. The exchange intensified recently when Pocketpair’s head of publishing, John “Bucky” Buckley, addressed the Palworld community about the studio’s collaboration strategy, revealing that they have “rejected or scrapped” numerous partnership proposals due to perceived mismatches between projects.
Hello Games founder Sean Murray caught wind of the conversation and responded with a lighthearted post directed at Buckley: “Bro @Bucky_cm bro @Bucky_cm brooooooooooo ❤️” — a playful acknowledgment that appeared designed to keep the conversation going and fuel speculation among fans about a potential crossover between the two hit games.
The exchange represents the continuation of a long-running informal dialogue between the two studios’ leaders on social media. Both Palworld and No Man’s Sky are expansive, exploration-focused games with dedicated communities, and the idea of a collaboration has captured players’ imaginations. Whether this public banter will eventually lead to an actual crossover remains to be seen, but the developers’ willingness to engage in this playful back-and-forth suggests at least some level of openness to the idea, even if logistical or creative concerns might currently stand in the way.