Once Human — patch notes and updates
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| S4 Vision - Gravity Abyss Preview | 2026-05-01 | In May, the Visional Wheel will turn once more, bringing the new S4 Vision: Gravity Abyss to Nalcott. Before that, new weapons/gear, the long-awaited Chef class optimization, and tech/facilities optimization will also debut in next version update (on May 13th PT)! Today, I'll present a preview with the latest information of the new S4 Vision foresight to all Metas.I. Gravity Abyss Gameplay Preview1. Gravity Loss Returns to NalcottThe gravity loss mechanic adds a new dimension to exploration, combat, and construction, bringing new experiences and challenges to Nalcott. With gravity loss making its return, you can once again enjoy vertical navi |
| Version 2.3.7 Bug Fixes (April 29) | 2026-04-29 | Dear Metas,If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community feedback and actively addressing your concerns.The following are the ongoing/completed fixes:April 29The following issues have been fixed:1. Fixed an issue where Sunfish could not be placed in Fish Tanks or Specimen Racks, and where some Fish Tanks could not hold fish due to abnormal attributes. If your Fish Tank still cannot hold fish, please dismantle it and build it again |
| Version 2.3.7 Bug Fixes (April 28) | 2026-04-29 | Dear Metas,If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community feedback and actively addressing your concerns.The following are the ongoing/completed fixes:\1. Fixed an issue where animals in the territory could disappear after scenario settlement. Compensation will be sent within 3 business days based on backend data. Please check your in-game mail.2. Fixed an issue where new QR codes couldn't be imported in character customization. On |
| Version 2.3.7 Bug Fixes (April 24) | 2026-04-27 | Dear Metas,If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community feedback and actively addressing your concerns.The following are the ongoing/completed fixes:\1. Fixed an issue where a character's body type could change when players adjusted body settings or switched preset appearances. Affected players will receive Chrysalis Token ×1 within 3 business days.2. Fixed an issue where footstep sounds were too loud in some situations.3. Fixed |
| Version 2.3.7 Update Announcement (April 22) | 2026-04-22 | Dear Metas,The server maintenance and update is planned for April 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PT) and expected to last about 2 hours (actual time may differ). Please plan your game time accordingly for the best experience. This update includes the upcoming limited-time Starfire Festival celebration, a full RaidZone overhaul, early access testing for the Hyper Brawl mode on Custom Servers, the limited-time launch of the Lightforge Loot Crate \, and a number of recent bug fixes.After this maintenance, all players will receive the following rewards: Starchrom ×1,000, Mitsuko's Mark ×100, Starwish Token ×300, and Colorful Badge ×30! For even more Starf |
| Announcement on Server Opening Plan Adjustments for Once Human: RaidZone | 2026-04-22 | Dear Metas,To support the rollout of Casual Mode, Standard Mode, and Hardcore Mode, and to provide a better game experience, the server opening plan for Once Human: RaidZone will be adjusted with the V2.3.7 version update. We are sharing the details in advance so you can better plan your playtime.For more details on the RaidZone mode experience, please see the \.I. Servers opened before the V2.3.7 version update will not reopenServers that were opened before the V2.3.7 version update will continue operating until their scheduled end time. After they close, they will not reopen. The affected servers are listed below:RegionServer NameServer Clo |
| [Dev Blog] RaidZone: Separate Modes and Upcoming Update Plans | 2026-04-16 | Dear Metas,To enrich your RaidZone experience, we plan to implement a major structural change to RaidZone in the next version update. This includes the introduction of three different modes: Casual, Standard, and Hardcore, plus the new Morphic Echoite enemy, new functional items, and an upgraded anti-cheat system. We'll go into the details below. If you have any thoughts, let us know via the Co-Dev Feedback Platform.I. Different Modes: Casual / Standard / HardcoreWe've noticed significant differences in what players expect from RaidZone. Some prefer low frustration, stable progression, and a casual experience, while others seek intense PvP, h |
| Follow-up Tech Revamp Adjustments | 2026-04-15 | Dear Metas,In the V2.3.6 update, we launched the Tech revamp. Because the changes were so extensive, we received a large amount of player feedback after it went live, and it became clear that some parts of the design needed more work. After urgently reviewing that feedback and making follow-up changes, we plan to roll out the following Tech revamp adjustments on April 14:1. Reduced crafting time for all dishes and some items, including the Harvesting Sickle, Gardening Shears, Whim Elixir, Thermoium, and Load Handling.2. Greatly reduced facility weight and improved the effect of the Deviation product "Featherweight." Also reduced the material |
| Version 2.3.6 Bug Fixes (April 13) | 2026-04-14 | Dear Metas,If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community feedback and actively addressing your concerns.The following are the ongoing/completed fixes:\1. Fixed an issue where Biomechanical items stored in the Eternaland Depot would occasionally display incorrectly in the Hotbar.2. Fixed an issue where, in some cases, Power Upgrade II obtained through tech level increases did not take effect properly. Metas can now correctly increa |
| Version 2.3.6 Bug Fixes (April 10) | 2026-04-10 | Dear Metas,If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community feedback and actively addressing your concerns.The following are the ongoing/completed fixes:\The following issues have been fixed:1. Territory Block Boundary Adjustment ExplanationIn the 2.3.6 update, we incorrectly adjusted the Territory block boundaries. This resulted in some players' Territories being placed outside the designated areas, severely impacting their experien |
| Once Human Version 2.3.6 Update Additional Announcement | 2026-04-09 | Dear Metas,We have received a large amount of feedback from Metas regarding the Version 2.3.6 update. To improve the overall game experience, we would like to share the following adjustments and additional notes.Regarding Territories That Were Moved into Blocked AreasAfter this update, some Metas found that their territories had been placed inside blocked areas, preventing them from returning normally. After investigation, we found that this was caused by boundary adjustments made to certain edge areas as part of development work for upcoming map content. As a result, some previously normal areas were mistakenly turned into blocked areas. Onc |
| Version 2.3.6 Bug Fixes (April 9) | 2026-04-09 | Dear Metas,If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community feedback and actively addressing your concerns.The following are the ongoing/completed fixes:April 9The following issues have been fixed:1. Fixed an issue that prevented mobile players from entering Custom Servers.2. Fixed an issue with incorrect purchase costs for the S2 return crates. We will conduct a data rollback for players who obtained these crates without any cost. W |
| Version 2.3.6 Update Announcement (April 8) | 2026-04-08 | Dear Metas,The server maintenance and update is planned for April 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PT) and expected to last about 2 hours (actual time may differ). Please plan your game time accordingly for the best experience.The update size is approximately 28.98 GB on PC launchers, 442 MB on the PC client (NOTE: If the update is delayed on Steam, it may be downloaded more than once), 2.7 GB on Android, and 3.8 GB on iOS (actual size may differ). We recommend downloading the update over Wi-Fi.This update brings new Tech system rules, a new Battle Pass and Stardust Secret Crate, a new terraforming feature for Eternaland, a shorter mod recovery period of |
| Stardust Secret Crate Rules and Probability Announcement (April 9) | 2026-04-08 | Dear Metas,Stardust Secret Crate Rules and Probability AnnouncementStardust Secret Crates come in four rarities: Rare (blue), Epic (purple), Legendary (gold), and Mythic (red). Only Rare Stardust Secret Crates, which can only be obtained through activity, yield in-game resources and stat growth items. Epic and above Stardust Secret Crates do not yield any resources or stat growth items.Rare, Epic, and Legendary Stardust Secret Crates each have three chances of being upgraded to a higher rarity, featuring better rewards when opened.* All three upgrade chances will be used whether or not you skip the opening animation.Upgrade Rate per Attempt:R |
| Version 2.3.5 Bug Fixes (March 30) | 2026-03-31 | Dear Metas,If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community feedback and actively addressing your concerns.The following are the ongoing/completed fixes:March 301. Fixed an issue where the Beret and Sleek Leather Jacket could not be obtained. They can now be directly unlocked by consuming Starchrom.2. Fixed an issue where, when dealing damage to a target marked by The Bull's Eye, the client-side damage number display would sometimes |
| Version 2.3.5 Bug Fixes (March 26) | 2026-03-27 | Dear Metas,If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community feedback and actively addressing your concerns.The following are the ongoing/completed fixes:March 261. Fixed an issue where the Deviation “Brave George” Battle Skill could absorb damage from allied factions.2. Fixed an issue where some server names were displayed repeatedly in RaidZone.3. Fixed an issue where Hive information displayed incorrectly on some RaidZone servers.4 |
| Version 2.3.5 Bug Fixes (March 25) | 2026-03-26 | Dear Metas,If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community feedback and actively addressing your concerns.The following are the ongoing/completed fixes:March 251. Fixed an issue where Hair Accessories could not be unequipped in certain cases.2. Fixed an issue where some Players in the Manibus and Evolution's Call Scenarios could not properly claim the “Nova Deviation” collection rewards.3. Fixed an issue where the notification for r |
| Version 2.3.5 Update Announcement (March 25) | 2026-03-25 | Dear Metas,The server maintenance and update is planned for March 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PT) and expected to last about 2 hours (actual time may differ). Please plan your game time accordingly for the best experience.This update introduces a new Deviation: Brave George, new Deviants: Sea Rabbit and Morphic Tree, a revamped Territory Terminal, and other optimizations and bug fixes.After this maintenance, all players will receive the following rewards: Starchrom ×1,000, Mitsuko's Mark ×100, Starwish Token ×300, and Colorful Badge ×30.Below are the details of this update:Content/Feature UpdatesNew Deviation: Brave George"In the chaotic heart of b |
| Dev Blog | Tech System Optimizations: Iterative Adjustments | 2026-03-19 | Dear Metas,Since the beginning, the Tech system has been crucial to surviving the unknown world of Nalcott. Previously, we announced a comprehensive optimization plan for the Tech system, and we've received lots of useful suggestions since then. After evaluating your feedback, we've decided to make further adjustments to our Tech system optimization plan, so as to offer more convenience and freedom within the survival experience.The final optimizations for the next version update will be announced in April. Here are the adjustments we're making:I. Tech System Optimizations1.1 Acquiring Tech PointsCompared to the previous plan, some Tech Point |
| Dev Blog丨Adventure Upgrade: New Enemies Arrive | 2026-03-18 | Dear Metas,Recently, multiple reconnaissance teams have reported strange phenomena from deep within Nalcott. Sightings of unknown creatures are on the rise. This document will make this information public.It has been confirmed that the enemies in this report will appear following the version update on March 26. Lurking in dense forests and the deep sea, each displays varying survival strategies and poses a unique threat.Metas, please prepare yourselves.I. New Enemy: Morphic TreeAs Stardust's influence over Nalcott grows, many trees have become deviated, gaining human traits. Though weak in combat, they are masters of disguise, using Stardust |