Once Human News

Dear Metas,

We wanted to reach out to you to share some important updates regarding our game. During our first version update, we encountered a significant bug due to the extensive content involved. This bug has the potential to impact your gameplay experience, and for that, we sincerely apologize.

Please know that we are taking this issue very seriously and are working tirelessly to address and rectify it as quickly as possible. We understand the frustration and inconvenience this may cause, and we genuinely appreciate your understanding and patience.

We promise to keep you updated on our progress and are committed to delivering the best possible gaming experience to you. Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding.

Warm regards,
Once Human Development Team

Dear Metas，

Before the launch of Once Human, we held a series of beta testing. Many of you took part in these tests and gave us invaluable feedback. Your suggestions have helped Once Human become a game loved by players all over the globe. Thank you so much! We couldn't have done it without you.
Some of you who participated in the beta test will have received Lightforge Medals as a reward for your time and effort. These Lightforge Medals can be used in the official release, and you will receive them once you log in to Once Human using the same account as you used in the beta. You can then redeem exclusive beta test cosmetics by going to Deadsville and speaking to Weber.
* If you're unsure of how to use Lightforge Medals, refer to the item description, which contains relevant information and instructions.
We are aware that players could only log in with the Loading Bay launcher during the beta test. Steam and the Epic Games Launcher were not able to support a prolonged beta test with a high frequency of updates. Thus, we could only use our publisher's platform for the test period. We are also aware that many players who prefer Steam or the Epic Games Launcher wanted to play on these platforms for the official release, but found that they were unable to claim their Lightforge Medals as a result. After receiving your feedback, we carefully examined the issue, and have decided to allow players to transfer their Lightforge Medals for a limited time with the new update on July 18. The steps and conditions are as follows:

1. You must download the Loading Bay launcher and log into Once Human with the account you received your Lightforge Medals on. Then, create a new character on the regional server you want to play on (e.g. Europe, North America, South America, etc.) and enter the game. If you previously owned Lightforge Medals, you will receive an in-game mail message with them attached.
To download Loading Bay, visit https://www.oncehuman.game/, click PLAY FREE NOW, and then select WINDOWS.
Note: Do not install the launcher to the same file path as Steam or the Epic Games Launcher.
2. Press F3 to enter the Event screen, then open the Event tab, where you will see the Lightforge Medal Transfer event. Enter the UID of the character you want to transfer your Lightforge Medals to. The UID is a string of numbers displayed at the bottom left corner of the screen when you play Once Human on Steam or the Epic Games Launcher. Double-check the character's details, and you're ready to proceed with the transfer. Once the transfer is complete, all Lightforge Medals and items previously redeemed with Lightforge Medals will be deducted from your Loading Bay character, and transferred to the character whose UID you entered.
3. To ensure fairness, we have implemented some restrictions to the transfer of Lightforge Medals. Lightforge Medals are our way of saying thanks to players who took part in the beta test, and we do not want them to unduly impact balance or player experience. The restrictions are as follows:
1) Each account can only receive one transfer of Lightforge Medals. The same account cannot receive multiple transfers, even if it has multiple characters.
2) Accounts that already own Lightforge Medals cannot receive a transfer of Lightforge Medals. This is to prevent multiple accounts from transferring their Lightforge Medals to the same receiving account.

We understand that the steps and rules concerning the transfer of Lightforge Medals may seem complicated. The following are some questions that you might have, and we hope the answers help to clear up any doubts.

Q1: Why do I have to download Loading Bay and use it to install the game to get my Lightforge Medals?
Your convenience is very important to us. If possible, we would have liked to make it easier for you to transfer Lightforge Medals to your preferred platform. However, we are also in full compliance with local laws and regulations regarding user privacy and the collection of private information. The transfer of beta test rewards to your official release is dependent on an identifier associated with your beta account. This identifier is provided by the login platform and is unique and encrypted. Therefore, when you log in with Steam or the Epic Games Launcher, we are unable to match these accounts with the account you used during the beta test.
This is why we have adopted the method described above. You will need to log in to the same account you used during the beta test and claim your rewards there, then manually enter the UID of the character you want to transfer your Lightforge Medals to. The UID is a unique plaintext string used to identify your character and is completely secure to use. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Q2: Why are there so many restrictions to the transfer of Lightforge Medals? Are you trying to make things hard on us?
Of course not! Lightforge Medals are our reward to players who took part in the beta test, and we have no intention of utilizing them to gouge any of you. However, we also want to make sure that there is no potential for abuse or unfairness. During the beta test, each account could only receive one set of Lightforge Medals, with the quantity based on the highest amount owned by an individual character on the account. In addition, only one character on the account could claim this set of Lightforge Medals. We wanted to allow players to transfer their Lightforge Medals while keeping things fair for all our beta testers. Thus, we implemented the following restrictions:
1) Lightforge Medals must be transferred all at once, and cannot be transferred in part. Once the transfer is complete, all Lightforge Medals and items previously redeemed with Lightforge Medals will be deducted from the original account. Once you decide to transfer, the original account cannot keep any portion of Lightforge Medals, even in the form of redeemed items.
2) Each account can only receive one transfer of Lightforge Medals and cannot previously have owned any Lightforge Medals. This is to ensure that each account only receives a single set of Lightforge Medals, as per the beta test.

Thank you for making it to the end of this guide! If you're still unsure about the event or its rules, just drop us a question on the Feedback Desk channel on our official Discord server, and we'll assist you as soon as we can.

Once Human Development Team

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Once Human will undergo server maintenance on July 18th at 4:00 AM (UTC), which is expected to last for 4 hours. Please consider this when planning your game time. We appreciate your understanding and support.
We have been actively listening to and addressing feedback and suggestions from our community since the release. In this upcoming maintenance, we are excited to introduce the following updates:


Every night a Rosetta transport truck filled with Sproutlets will appear on the highways of Red Sands. Metas near the truck will activate PvP to obtain the Sproutlets by either ramming the truck with vehicles or picking them up.
*There will be no Durability loss or gear drops in this mode, allowing players to embrace the exhilarating highway chase without any consequences. Enjoy this feature to your heart's content.
*This feature will be available in both PvP and PvE scenarios.


1. Disabled the feature that merges worlds; servers will no longer merge in later stages.
2. Increased the weekly donation limit for Warbands and introduced a limit on the number of weekly donations in the Evolution's Call scenario.
3. Expanded the detection radius of Spacetime to facilitate exploration.
4. Fixed an issue where Super Armor was inactive in Fortress Warfare.
5. Fixed an issue where Raining Cash did not provide a Damage Bonus in Fortress Warfare.
6. Fixed an issue where the Precise Shot Mask couldn't stack and corrected some text descriptions.
7. Fixed an issue where players would spawn underground after getting unstuck during the tutorial.
8. Fixed an issue where Territory Purification would cause team status errors under special circumstances.
9. Fixed an issue where an error message would appear when failing to join a Hive during Territory Purification.
10. Fixed an issue where Whisper messages would cause the ground to flicker.
11. Expanded the maximum adjustable range for Camera Sensitivity, allowing players to adjust the sensitivity for different perspectives in Settings.
12. Fixed the abnormal effect of Orange Pie. It will now properly provide EXP when used.
13. Adjusted the rarity of recipes for Shattered Bread, Safety Sandwich, Ghost Cookie, Fat-Burning Juice, Stargazy Pie, and Bacon Burger to match their actual quality.
14. Fixed an issue where the unlock times for Season Goals were incorrect.
15. Optimized the logic for damaged Storage Crates to prevent loss of supplies under certain circumstances.
16. Fixed a screen issue with Stardust's Advent purchase under certain language settings.
17. Fixed some attribute errors for the season-exclusive Deviations.
18. Optimized the responsiveness of the navigation system.
19. Fixed an issue where approaching monsters would cause them to disappear instantly.
20. Fixed an issue where the season's restricted areas would refresh the Mist challenge.
21. Fixed an issue where Rainfall Reaper would not land properly upon death.
22. Fixed an issue where the camera would zoom out excessively when grabbed by Gnawer.
23. Fixed a display error with the Recurve Bow in the blueprint enhancement interface.
24. Fixed an issue where the weapon trait titles for weapon blueprints were hidden.
25. Fixed an issue where the character would disappear when switching perspectives on a motorcycle
26. Fixed an issue where the camera gets excessively bumpy in the first-person perspective on a motorcycle.
27. Fixed a UI text overlap issue in the Platform Trailer screen.
28. Fixed an issue where the player failed to enter dungeons while driving a vehicle.
29. Fixed vehicle decal positions and sticker effects.
30. Optimized notifications for when a vehicle cannot be summoned.
31. Fixed an issue where the reload speed of the last bullet in an MGL would slow down.
32. Fixed a clipping issue with hands and legs when crouching with a long axe.
33. Fixed an issue where torches were extinguished when entering a dungeon.
34. Fixed an issue where spider eggs laid by Arachsiam wouldn't display HP bars.
35. Fixed an issue where drones summoned by the "Drone" mutation affix in dungeons wouldn't fire.
36. Fixed an issue where "V's Explanation" shared with friends would not display correctly.
37. Fixed an issue where setting the number of Energy Links to zero during trading was not possible.
38. Fixed an issue where items with Durability could not be split during trading.
39. Fixed an issue where the chat channel couldn’t switch to the previous channel by default.
40. Fixed numerous armor clipping issues.
41. Fixed the incorrect effects of Bait with Mixed Spices and Mince Bait.
42. Fixed error code 204 shown when materials were insufficient.
43. Fixed an issue where a message would incorrectly state that storage was full and the water could not be returned when water from the Water Tank was used in crafting and the crafting was then canceled,
44. Fixed a logic issue where building the Victor Hammett Camp at the Campsite allowed the repeated acquisition of a neutral cooking station item.
45. Changed the Memetic ice-making formula from Boiled Water to Pure Water.
46. Adjusted the source of Shabby fabric in the backpacks to World Exploration.
47. Fixed an issue where the portable fridge wouldn't function properly offline.
48. Fixed incorrect rarity in some cooking recipes.
49. Fixed a clipping issue with interactions with furniture "Hidey Cat" in the territory.
50. Fixed an issue where changes in distance caused Teleportation Tower locations to shift unexpectedly.
51. Fixed an issue where the Teleportation Tower animation reverted to an unlocked state after leaving and returning.
52. Fixed an issue where buffs would cause the item pickup screen to refresh.
53. Fixed a game error that occurred when discarding all items in the last tab of the backpack.
54. Fixed an issue where other players' Storage Crate operations appeared on the player's screen.
55. Fixed an issue where the Help icon progress bar was not displayed when helping a critically injured teammate.
56. Fixed an issue where the Designer's Workstation icon appeared pixelated on the female character's Memetic screen.
57. Fixed a description error in Formula: Dark Iron Table.
58. Optimized the working range of Territory Deviations.
59. Optimized the productivity of the Paper Doll.
60. Increased the probability of acquiring the Deviation "Growshroom" in the wilderness.
61. Fixed an issue where Deviation models in Securement Units would occasionally disappear.
62. Fixed an issue where lost gear and other players' dropped gear could be repaired under special circumstances. After the update, All-Purpose Hand will no longer target such gear for repair.
63. Fixed an issue where the purification UI did not display for non-initiators in the same Hive in Territory Purification.
64. Fixed a refresh issue in the "Highway Pursuit".
65. Fixed an issue where the Staroid Restrainer could not change the core area location.
66. Adjusted the random spawn rules for Cargo Scramble.
67. Fixed an issue where exiting after previewing items in the Friendship Shop would display the top tab.
68. Attempted to fix an issue where the creepy arm couldn't spawn in Hales' Moving House.
69. Fixed clipping issues and reward display issues, optimized certain task experiences and added 3D UI guidance in side story tasks.
70. Fixed an issue where rewards were not distributed after the required score was achieved in the "Target Practice" gameplay in the wilderness.
71. Added the side story task "Feed the Children."
72. Adjusted some text descriptions in the "Mod Master" Journey.
73. Adjusted dialogue text in certain tasks.
74. Fixed an issue where other players occasionally entered in the dialogue screen.
75. Added notifications to Within the High Brushes tasks due to the Black Rain blockade in the Chalk Peak area during Season phase 1.
76. [Guidance] In the main story task "Antimemetics Tech ", the description of "Ectopic Gray Matter" has been changed to "Eclipse Cortexes".
77. Fixed a clipping issue with the protagonist's hand when drawing a sword in the tutorial animation.


New arrivals are available in the Shop! Outfits "Y2K" and "Brave Gladiator," Furniture Set "Kitty's Whisper," and Weapon Skins "Glitter Hooves" and "Ultimatum" are available this summer! Various new garments and charms await! Don't miss out!

Once Human Development Team

Dear Metas,

We wholeheartedly thank each one of you for your passion and support for our game. It is your active participation and attention that allows us to continuously improve the gaming experience. However, we have recently noticed that some players have been exploiting bugs for unfair advantages, which not only undermines the fairness of the game but also detracts from the overall player experience.

The bugs in question have now been fixed. As stated in our previous fair play announcements,
https://www.oncehuman.game/update/20240709/37494_1166158.html


we will take action against those involved in such behaviors. If you encounter any behaviors that compromise the fairness of the game, please report them using the in-game reporting feature, or join our official Discord community at https://discord.gg/oncehuman and report through the Anti-cheat Bot. We will verify the reports. Once a violation is verified, additional penalties will be applied.

We have fixed a bug that allowed players to access and occupy Engagement Zones in restricted areas. Penalties have been applied to those who exploited this bug, and relevant items have been confiscated. Along with penalties for using third-party software. To view the complete list, please check this post on the Once Human official site:

https://www.oncehuman.game/news/update/20240716/40780_1167540.html

We appreciate every Meta's efforts to maintain a fair gaming environment.



Once Human Development Team