Once Human News

[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]From August 26th to September 18th, Once Human banned a total of 648 Players. This includes 468 players penalized for cheating, 127 accounts suspended for alt-account exploitation and linked violations, 53 players penalized for malicious interference.[/p][p]We are committed to providing the best possible gameplay experience and continuously improving our monitoring systems. Today, we would like to share the latest updates and optimization plans with all Metas.[/p][p]Because the AI model is still being updated, a small number of players who did not break the rules were mistakenly penalized. Monitoring data shows that actions like opening doors or getting stuck on stairs can sometimes trigger false bans. This issue will be fixed with the September 25 version update. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or objections about a penalty, please submit an appeal through the in-game appeal screen.[/p][p]To reduce violations and false penalties at the root, we will be launching a special initiative focused on fair operations.[/p][p]In the new version, we will improve detection for abnormal behaviors such as melee attacks, dragging other players, and teleportation. We will also refine the wall penetration detection system, fix false bans caused by character displacement during door operations or construction, and lower the chance of misjudging normal actions. If you discover new forms of violations, please report them through the reporting channel. We will keep improving our detection systems and patrol regularly to stop behaviors that disrupt fair gameplay.[/p][p]The game already includes features such as real-time ticker display of banned Metas and synchronization of character ban status with friends and search bar visibility. We invite all Metas to help us maintain a fair and healthy game environment and combat malicious actions. Thank you for your understanding and support![/p][p]Below is a list of players recently penalized for severe violations. The accounts involved have been reviewed and confirmed to be in violation. For any questions, please contact in-game customer support.[/p][p][/p][p]1. Language violations[/p][p]From August 26th to September 18th, 2025, a total of 1,376 players received bans of varying durations for language violations:[/p][p]30 days — 36 players[/p][p]7 days — 141 players[/p][p]1 day —  838 players[/p][p]2 hours — 361 players[/p][p](Due to space limitations, we do not provide the list of players banned for speech violations.)[/p][p][/p][p]We've been paying close attention to feedback regarding the chat restriction system and have launched a focused optimization effort. Improvements include upgraded smart filtering to reduce false positives and better manual review processes for more accurate judgment. We'll continue refining this system to make communication smoother.[/p][p]This world is brought to life by your interactions—whether you're sharing highlights or fighting alongside friends, every sincere exchange brings warmth to the game. We hope everyone uses kind words to build meaningful memories and protect the beauty of the world of Nalcott together.[/p][p][/p][p]2. Use of cheats or hacks[/p][p]We will identify the characteristics of newly discovered cheats and use them for retroactive investigations. After banning an account, we will check if it has any associated "alt" accounts and ban those as well.[/p][p]The following is the list of players penalized for using cheats or hacks from August 26th to September 18th, 2025:[/p][p]* Server shown is where the ban was issued.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]3. Malicious exploitation of game mechanics to disrupt others (e.g., blocking roads with vehicles, intentional interference, obstructive building placement, etc.)[/p][p]We take a firm stance against behaviors that disrupt others' gaming experiences. If you come across such behavior, please report it via the in-game reporting system or to customer support.[/p][p]Going forward, any verified malicious behavior that disrupts gameplay will result in immediate bans. We encourage all Meta-Humans to play responsibly and help us maintain a fair and enjoyable gaming environment.[/p][p]Below is the list of players penalized for maliciously exploiting game mechanics between August 26th to September 18th, 2025. Due to space limitations, only ban records are displayed:[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Dear Metas,[/h2][p]If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:[/p][p]PC: Open the in-game ESC menu → Feedback & Customer Support → Select Bug Report to submit your issue.[/p][p]Mobile: Tap the menu button in the upper right corner → Tap the headphone icon in the sidebar → Select Customer Support → Then choose Bug Report to submit your feedback.[/p][p][/p][p]If you're offline, you can also report issues via our official email: [email protected]. We'll investigate as soon as we receive your message.[/p][p][/p][p]We've been gathering community feedback and actively addressing your concerns.[/p][p][/p][h3]The following bug fixes for Once Human and Once Human: RaidZone have been applied:[/h3][p][/p][p]General Fixes[/p][p]1. Fixed an issue that affected the size of H37 and Rain Man when in a Securement Box.[/p][p]2. Fixed a display issue that affected some interfaces when a Prismatic Nickname was equipped.[/p][p]3. Fixed an issue where animals other than the Wild Buffalo could have the Quality Meat trait.[/p][p]4. Fixed an issue affecting the use of makeup and hairstyles in some situations.[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human[/p][p]1. Fixed an issue where Chaosweavers sometimes did not appear when summoned using Chaosium Hearts in The Way of Winter scenario on custom servers.[/p][p]2. Fixed an issue where extreme weather conditions in The Way of Winter scenario did not trigger correctly in some situations.[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p]

[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]With the September 24 (PT) update, we'll be introducing new weapons and gear to Once Human, while also making some Cradle changes. This Dev Blog includes separate sections for Once Human's regular mode and Once Human: RaidZone.[/p][p][/p][h2]I. New Weapons[/h2][p]1. SKS - Pathfinder[/p][p][/p][p]▪ Guaranteed to trigger Frost Vortex on hit. Has a cooldown. Each hit reduces the cooldown.[/p][p]▪ Chance to generate Deviant Particles on hit (picking them up puts you in a Charging state). Increases the maximum number of Charging stacks.[/p][p]▪ While Charging, consume Deviant Particles to fire an ice spike that pierces enemies, dealing Frost Elemental Weapon DMG based on Attack (benefits from Frost Vortex bonus, reduced DMG against Metas).[/p][p]▪ Increases Frost Elemental DMG. Each charged shot further increases Frost Elemental DMG.[/p][p] [/p][p]2. PDW90 - Holographic Resonance[/p][p][/p][p]▪ Chance to apply The Bull's Eye on hit.[/p][p]▪ Every few hits, triggers an explosion dealing Weapon DMG equal to a percentage of Attack to enemies within 8m (reduced DMG against Metas).[/p][p]▪ Reloads some bullets when the explosion hits a target with The Bull's Eye.[/p][p]▪ Increased Crit Rate against targets with The Bull's Eye.[/p][p][/p][h2]II. New Gear[/h2][p]1. Snowdrift Top[/p][p]▪ When picking up Deviant Particles, gains an additional charge stack and increased Weapon DMG and Status DMG.[/p][p]2. Bloodstained Tracker Boots[/p][p]When applying The Bull's Eye to an enemy already marked by The Bull's Eye, your Attack increases for some time, and The Bull's Eye spreads to one other nearby enemy.[/p][p][/p][h2]III. Reworked Gear[/h2][p]Savior Set[/p][p]1 piece: Medicine cooldown reduced.[/p][p]2 pieces: When shielded, Weapon DMG and Status DMG increase.[/p][p]3 pieces: Consumes a percentage of current HP on hit to generate a temporary shield equal to a percentage of Max HP, lasting some time. (Has a cooldown; does not trigger if Shield exceeds 40%.) When HP drops, Weapon DMG and Status DMG are increased for some time.[/p][p]4 pieces: Automatically uses the least potent Activator in the backpack when HP is below 30% (has a cooldown).[/p][p][/p][h2]IV. New Mods[/h2][p]Crescent Suffix Mods[/p][p]Crit DMG increased, with extra Crit DMG based on Shield (triggers at 40% Shield).[/p][p]Weapon DMG increased, with extra Weapon DMG based on Shield (triggers at 40% Shield).[/p][p]Elemental DMG increased, with extra Elemental DMG based on Shield (triggers at 40% Shield).[/p][p]Status DMG increased, with extra Status DMG based on Shield (triggers at 40% Shield).[/p][p][/p][h2]V. Balance Adjustments[/h2][p]1. Cradle changes[/p][p]Deviant Energy Defense: Summoning or handling Deviations grants a temporary shield. While the shield is active, Weapon DMG Reduction and Status DMG Reduction are increased. Has a cooldown.[/p][p]Energy Surge: Deviations gradually recover Deviant Power at night.[/p][p]Aerial Suppression replaced with Resilience: Shield takes less damage from Deviants.[/p][p]Tactical Leap replaced with Shield Protection: When you have a certain amount of Shield, deal more DMG and receive less DMG against Deviants.[/p][p]2. Mod changes[/p][p] [/p][h2]I. New Weapons[/h2][p]1. Nail Gun[/p][p][/p][p]Submachine gun. Has a slow fire rate and short range, but it's cheap and easy to make, making it perfect for close-quarters combat in the early game.[/p][p]This weapon can be unlocked with very few Memory Chips and crafted at a Primary Gear Workbench or better. Its Memetic is located below the Rusted Blade.[/p][p]The Nail Gun uses exclusive ammunition, Nail Gun Bullets, that can be retrieved like arrows.[/p][p] [/p][p]2. SKS[/p][p][/p][p]Sniper rifle that uses medium-caliber ammunition. High recoil but fast max Fire Rate, ideal for mid-range burst suppression.[/p][p]Its Memetic is located below the MPS7. It can be crafted at an Intermediate Gear Workbench or better.[/p][p][/p][p]3. PDW90[/p][p][/p][p]Submachine gun that uses small-caliber ammunition. Boasts rapid fire and a large-capacity magazine, with a compact design perfect for close-quarters combat.[/p][p]Its Memetic is located below the Tactical Rifle Scope. It can be crafted at an Advanced Gear Workbench or better.[/p][p][/p][h2]II. Memetics Changes[/h2][p]1. Added the Nail Gun, SKS, and PDW90 Memetics.[/p][p]2. Removed the SOCR Memetic. You can no longer craft SOCR weapons, but can still find them in the wilderness.[/p][p]3. Moved the KAM Memetic below the PDW90, replacing the SOCR's role. Its rarity has been increased from Rare to Epic, and its DMG increased from 15 to 18. You can still use any KAM weapons you own.[/p][p][/p][h2]III. Balance Adjustments[/h2][p]1. Weapon trajectory and spread adjustments[/p][p]All weapons' OTS field of view +20%[/p][p]All weapons' ADS field of view -10%[/p][p]All weapons' bullet velocity (excluding sniper rifles) +20%[/p][p]Currently, players prefer over-the-shoulder (OTS) aiming for mid-range combat as it has low bullet spread and a wider field of view. We want players to use different aiming methods based on distance, mixing and matching them with various weapon accessories and ammo types. Hence, we've increased the initial bullet velocity for all weapons (except sniper rifles) and adjusted the bullet spread for both OTS and ADS views.[/p][p]In November, we'll introduce phased bullet trajectories. At close range, all weapons will fire in a straight line, providing more immediate feedback during close-range combat. At medium to long range, bullets will still have travel speed and bullet drop.[/p][p]2. Light machine gun optimizations[/p][p]Currently, light machine guns don't feel very different from assault rifles in combat, but have a larger bullet spread. This doesn't justify their high crafting cost. We want light machine guns to provide sustained suppression at medium to long range, synergizing with their high bullet velocity and large magazine capacity. Their bullet trajectory and recoil should also become more stable the longer you fire.[/p][p]a) MG4[/p][p]b) KVD - Boom! Boom![/p][p]3. Weapon Accessory Balance Adjustments[/p][p]Similarly to the above changes, we want players to utilize scopes during medium to long-range combat. Therefore, we're changing the stat bonuses of low-magnification scopes to make them more useful.[/p][p]4. Armor Balance Adjustments[/p][p]We've optimized the defensive stat bonuses of the recently added non-set armors to make them more attractive for use.[/p][p][/p][p]That's the end of this Dev Blog. In future updates, we'll continue to monitor combat builds to assess if further adjustments are necessary. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let us know via the Co-Dev Feedback Platform or our official community channels. Thank you for your understanding and support![/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p][p]
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[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]In a post-apocalyptic world full of danger, everyone needs a safe territory of their own. Based on Metas’ feedback, we'll be optimizing Construction mode in the September 24(PT) update to address issues such as a cluttered interface and difficulty selecting the right components. The changes are as follows:[/p][p]1. Mirrored building components will no longer be listed as separate items. After the update, they will appear as a single option in the Build menu, with a corner mark to indicate they have a mirrored version.[/p][p]2. After selecting a component with the corner mark, you can press H to switch between its mirrored versions.[/p][p]NOTE: Don't worry, skins will not be affected by these changes.[/p][p]The detailed changes are as follows:[/p][p]We hope these changes will make construction a smoother and more intuitive process, and look forward to your incredible creations! We'll keep working on improvements to Construction mode, so please don't hesitate to send us feedback via the Co-Dev Feedback Platform, customer support, or our social channels.[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p][p]
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[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]After the update on September 24, 2025 (PT), the Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve scenario will be available in Early Access, and the Visional Wheel will rotate once more, changing to Lunar Revelry. To help you prepare, here is the server launch schedule.[/p][p]Post-Update Server Opening Schedule[/p]

• [p]After the maintenance, we'll open servers that you can join immediately. Refer to the server opening times and initial server counts listed below.[/p]
• [p]As the Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve scenario is still in Early Access, permanent servers and Visional Wheel will not be available for it.[/p]
• [p]Open servers with the Visional Wheel tag will automatically change from Starfall Inversion to Lunar Revelry. If you're already in a server with the Visional Wheel tag, you'll be able to play Lunar Revelry right after the September 24 (PT) update.[/p]
• [p]We'll also open more servers as necessary based on demand.[/p]

[p]North America, Europe:[/p][p]Southeast Asia:[/p][p]Japan, Republic of Korea, Latin America, HK & MO & TW:[/p][p]Note:[/p][p]1. Non-Visional servers for the Manibus, Endless Dream, and The Way of Winter scenarios will open every 1st of the month at 8:00 AM (local time).[/p][p]2. The above server opening times are all in local time.[/p][p]3. The actual number of servers may differ. Refer to the game for the latest count.[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p]