Once Human News

Next time a commenter points out a typo in one of my articles, I'll just say it's to make potential plagiarists look stupid. After No Man's Sky players on Reddit (via GamesRadar) questioned the provenance of an asset in survival MMO Once Human—suggesting it bore a marked resemblance to a similar object in No Man's Sky—Hello Games' boss Sean Murray seemed remarkably at-ease about the possibility he'd been the target of an asset heist...
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[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]From November 21st to November 28th, Once Human banned a total of 345 Players. This includes 138 players penalized for cheating, 10 accounts suspended for alt-account exploitation and linked violations, 9 players penalized for malicious interference.[/p][p]Because the AI model is still being updated, backend monitoring data shows there is still a slight chance of false bans being triggered. If you have any questions or concerns about a penalty, please submit an appeal through the in-game appeal screen. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.[/p][p]We've continued to receive reports from Metas about cheating behavior. This week's most frequent offenses include teleporting, flying, wall-clipping, and abnormal throwable damage. We've promptly verified and taken action on these cases. If you encounter any violations in-game, please report them through the official reporting channel or customer service. We will review and address unfair behavior as quickly as possible. Let's work together to 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 November 21st to November 28th, 2025, a total of 147 players received bans of varying durations for language violations:[/p][p]30 days — 3 players[/p][p]7 days — 4 players[/p][p]1 day —  107 players[/p][p]2 hours — 33 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 November 21st to November 28th, 2025:[/p][p][/p][p]* Server shown is where the ban was issued.[/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 November 21st to November 28th, 2025. Due to space limitations, only ban records are displayed:[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p]

[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]The crimson moon rises once more, enveloping Nalcott with even greater power. Having previously proved their strength, Metas must now race to complete a more formidable challenge where red moonlight and dark shadows meet.[/p][p]Crimson Night Showdown, the new event for Visional Wheel S2: Lunar Revelry, is coming, together with changes to the Lunacy rules![/p][h2]Crimson Night Showdown[/h2][p]Event Period: December 10 – January 21 (PT)[/p][p][/p][p]1. Event Rules[/p][p]a) This event features three dungeons: Red Vulture Combat Zone, Esoteric Altar, and Hunting Grounds. Each dungeon includes 10 floors. You must defeat all enemies in the dungeon to complete it. Enemies grow stronger and more aggressive with each floor. This is the ultimate trial of your strength! (Spoiler alert: It's very difficult!)[/p][p]b) Red Vulture Combat Zone will be unlocked after the December 10 (PT) update. One remaining dungeon will be unlocked each week thereafter.[/p][p]c) When the third dungeon is unlocked, leaderboards for each dungeon will also become available. Players will be ranked based on their fastest dungeon completion times, and ranking rewards will be issued when the event ends.[/p][p]2. Dungeon Rules[/p][p]a) Each dungeon can be challenged solo or as a team. Solo and team completions are independently timed and ranked.[/p][p]b) Both players and enemies are affected by Lunacy inside the dungeons.[/p][p]c) Each dungeon features distinct enemy traits and types, requiring different tactical approaches.[/p][p]d) All items and techs (e.g., mods, Cradle) in your Backpack can be brought into the dungeon. However, only three Adrenaline Shots can be used per dungeon attempt.[/p][p]e) Each dungeon consists of 10 floors. You must defeat all enemies on all 10 floors to complete the dungeon.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]3. Rewards[/p][p]a) Each dungeon includes various challenge tasks. Complete them to claim their rewards from the event interface.[/p][p]b) After completing a dungeon, a loot crate will spawn. Open it to obtain Lunar and Crescent mod crates.[/p][p]c) Push your limits and climb the leaderboard. When the event ends, you'll earn trophy collectibles and other exclusive rewards.[/p][p]4. Additional Rules[/p][p]Dungeons accessed from Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve will have modified difficulty and independent leaderboards. This is to ensure fairness, as the scenario features unique techs.[/p][h2]Lunacy and Other Rule Adjustments[/h2][p]Previously, Lunacy was automatically inflicted during Lunar Revelry events, resulting in high survival pressure. We conducted a poll on how to optimize this mechanic with two options: A: Lunar Revelry events no longer inflict Lunacy. You must use a Lunacy Stimulant to gain the Lunacy status. Lunacy Stimulants require fewer materials to craft. B: Lunar Revelry events still inflict Lunacy. The Lunacy Suppressant formula is unlocked by default. Lunacy Suppressants require fewer materials to craft. After collating results across all platforms, Option B received slightly more votes than Option A.[/p][p]Based on this outcome, while also considering players who prefer not to be affected by Lunacy, we will make the following adjustments in the December 10(PT) update:[/p][p]1. During a Lunar Revelry event, players will still be automatically inflicted with Lunacy. However, Lunacy can be permanently cured by using a Lunacy Suppressant.[/p][p]2. If you want to be afflicted with Lunacy again, you must use a Lunacy Stimulant.[/p][p]3. The Lunacy Stimulant and Lunacy Suppressant formulas will be available in the Visional Wheel redemption shop for convenient purchase.[/p][p]4. The amounts and types of materials required to craft Lunacy Stimulants and Lunacy Suppressants will be reduced.[/p][p]5. Additional Notes[/p][p]The updated Lunacy Suppressant only protects you from Lunacy (i.e., your Sanity will not fall due to the Blood Moon). Lunar Revelry events will still change the wilderness rules and cause Deviants to be affected by Lunacy.[/p][p]Additionally, there are several existing ways to prevent Lunacy and control the game's pace:[/p][p]1. Lunar Revelry incidents do not occur on non-Visional Wheel servers, so players will not be inflicted with Lunacy.[/p][p]2. On Visional Wheel servers, Lunar Loot Crates will yield the Lunacy Suppressant formula. Lunacy Suppressants can be used to prevent Lunacy.[/p][p]Thank you for your feedback and suggestions![/p][p]That's all for this Dev Blog. If you have any questions, leave a comment or let us know via the Co-Dev Feedback Platform. We look forward to hearing from you![/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p][p]
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[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][h3]The following issues have been fixed:[/h3][p]1. Fixed the issue where new characters could not select the permanent server on the login screen and optimized the display of the permanent server on the registration screen.[/p][p]2. Fixed the issue where the honor display in the "Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve" scenario was abnormal.[/p][p]3. Fixed the issue where the anomaly tag was not displayed on servers that enabled the "Visional Wheel" gameplay.[/p][p]4. Fixed the issue where frequent career selection pop-ups occurred when no career was selected.[/p][p]5. Fixed the UI display error on the Mod screen.[/p][p]6. Fixed the issue where some characters might not appear in the current scenario selection screen for the "The Way of Winter" scenario.[/p][p]7. Fixed the issue where the description of the "Jaws" weapon's tips effect did not match the actual effect.[/p][p]8. Fixed the issue where the localized effects of the male tops in the "Celestial Skyrend" set were misaligned during movement.[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p][p]
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