Quick answer
Once Human supports both Normal Worlds and Visional Worlds on eligible scenarios. Switching from a Visional World to a Normal World removes effects granted by Visional events, while Vision-item effects remain. Territories can move freely between the two world types.
What this guide applies to
This guide summarizes the official May 2026 announcement about Normal Worlds and Visional Worlds. It is a scenario-selection reference, not a promise that every server or future scenario supports both world types. Confirm the Scenario Sign-up screen before committing a character or moving a Territory.
Normal World vs Visional World: the practical difference
The key distinction described by the official announcement is the effect of switching world types. When you switch from a Visional World to a Normal World, effects granted by Visional events are removed. Vision-item effects remain. This makes the active world type relevant when deciding whether to change worlds before a planned activity.
Territory movement
The announcement says Territories can move freely between the two world types on eligible scenarios. That applies to the territory movement rule described in the May 2026 update; always check the live sign-up screen for scenario-specific restrictions.
Scenarios covered by the May 2026 announcement
The official schedule lists Manibus, Evolution’s Call, The Way of Winter, Endless Dream, and Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve. Prismverse’s Clash remains an exception with one world type for fairness.
Before you choose a world type
- Open the Scenario Sign-up screen and confirm the world types available on your server.
- Check whether your current effects come from Visional events or Vision items.
- If you plan to switch, expect Visional-event effects to be removed when moving to a Normal World.
- Treat older server guides as historical unless they name the same scenario and current rules.
What players should verify in game
Server availability and final rules can change. Check the Scenario Sign-up screen before committing a character or moving a territory.
FAQ
Can I move my Territory between Normal and Visional Worlds?
The May 2026 official announcement says Territories can move freely between the two world types on eligible scenarios. Confirm the Scenario Sign-up screen for the rules on your selected server.
What happens when I switch from a Visional World to a Normal World?
The official announcement says effects granted by Visional events are removed after the switch, while Vision-item effects remain.
Does every Once Human scenario support both world types?
No. The announcement names Prismverse’s Clash as an exception with one world type for fairness. Availability can change, so verify in game before committing a character.
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