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[h2]Dear Metas,[/h2][p]If you encounter any issueswhile playing, please contact us using the following methods:[/p][p]PC: Open the in-game ESC menu → Feedback & CustomerSupport → Select Bug Report to submit your issue.[/p][p]Mobile: Tap the menu button in the upper right corner → Tap theheadphone 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 ourofficial email: [email protected]. We'll investigate as soon as wereceive your message.[/p][p][/p][p]We've been gathering community feedback and activelyaddressing your concerns.[/p][p][/p][h3]The following issues have been fixed:[/h3][p]1. Fixed the issue where the Territory turret's attack malfunctioned after teleporting via the Wish Tree.[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p]

[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]As vital companions in exploring and battling across the continent of Nalcott, Combat Deviations have always held a special place for Metas. After months of extensive online testing and in-depth offline refinement, we are proud to introduce a brand-new Combat Deviation Skill System in the December 23th (PT) update. This is not just a functional update but an evolution of the core combat experience.[/p][p]In the new version, after synchronizing with a Combat Deviation, Metas will gain two active skills: a Battle Skill and an Ultimate. We aim for this change to deliver richer combat rotations, keeping every battle fresh with significantly expanded tactical options, empowering Metas to better control the battlefield. Below is the full content:[/p][h3]Deviation Battle Skill[/h3][p]Deviation Battle Skills vary based on each Deviation’s unique traits, offering diverse combat experiences. These skills enter cooldown after use.[/p][p][/p][p]Zapamander’s battle skill enables characters to enter a lightning-fast sprint state.[/p][p][/p][p]By-the-Wind’s battle skill creates a one-way wind wall that blocks bullets.[/p][h3]Deviation Ultimate[/h3][p]Deviation Ultimates are expanded combat skills built upon the current summoning mechanics. Unlike the existing summoner experience, the new ultimates offer rich diversity. Some attach to the character for coordinated attacks, others transform into cover for safe haven, some unleash devastating destruction, while others weaponize the Deviation itself. Each Deviation engages uniquely in battle. Ultimates can be activated when Deviation power reaches its max, consuming energy based on their effects.[/p][p][/p][p]Activating Mitsuko’s ultimate grants sustained auto-tracking attacks.[/p][p] [/p][p]Mini Wonder morphs into a black hole, pulling all enemies inward.[/p][p][/p][p]After summoning Pyro Dino, you can mentally control it to attack as a powerful Pyro Cannon.[/p][h3]Explanation of Deviation Skill Control Methods[/h3][p]\[Key Bindings][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Ultimates feature multiple control modes: the current in-game wheel mode (tap to deploy/tap to recall, and hold to open the wheel for different actions) and an alternate tap-to-deploy mode (tap again during deployment to enter mind control, and hold to recall).[/p][p][/p][p]Related keybinding changes: The emoji wheel no longer has a dedicated default key but can be accessed by switching via the universal wheel.[/p][h3]Switch Deployed Deviations Anytime![/h3][p]After the December 23 (PT) update, once Deviations are synced in the securement unit, Metas can now equip and switch deployed Deviations directly from the gear backpack interface in addition to the secure pod, allowing flexible combat strategy adjustments! Switching would clear Deviation Power and reset battle skill cooldowns.[/p][p][/p][p]These changes will apply to all scenarios except "Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve" (note: some Deviation skills may differ in RaidZone mode; actual in-game effects prevail).[/p][p]Important Preview for Upcoming Version[/p][p][/p][p]Innovation goes beyond the surface. In addition to mod and Deviation upgrades, we’re overhauling combat systems: equipment crafting, Cradle control, Stellar Stairway, blueprints, and more. Please stay tuned for future dev blogs. [/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p][p] [/p]

[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]The unique charm of the RaidZone Scenario lies in the strategic combat interplay between players. To this end, we are rolling out a major experience update exclusively for RaidZone, designed to create a more focused, purer, and more immersive PvP wilderness stage for Metas, one that truly reflects the harsh realities of apocalyptic survival combat.[/p][p]We’ve observed that the current progression pace in RaidZone is overly rigid, lacking variability and surprise, with insufficient depth in survival mechanics. To address this, we’ve initiated a full-scale progression overhaul, covering technological advancement, wilderness resource acquisition, crafting formulas and production costs, item naming, and Memetic systems. Our goal is to refine the overall pacing of RaidZone, enhance survival-oriented gameplay, improve wilderness PvP and territory battles, and ensure competitive fairness and strategic retrusion, bringing the focus back to the battle of wits between players and their environment in a post-apocalyptic world.[/p][p][/p][p]Below are the detailed optimizations：[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]The current Memetic system suffers from unclear tech paths, ambiguous categorization, and numerous redundant nodes, all of which detract from the experience. This update will significantly optimize RaidZone’s Memetic system, allowing players to better understand what they can craft/build at different tech levels while providing clearer progression visibility.[/p][p]1. Memetic tabs have been reclassified into three categories: Construction, Combat, and Survival, aligned with RaidZone’s core experience for easier comprehension by Metas.[/p][p]2. The Memetic screen now displays tier indicators to denote formula levels, showing which items can be crafted at corresponding tier supplies workbenches or gear workbenches, making tech progression more intuitive.[/p][p][/p][p]3. The nail gun, bronze pickaxe, steel ingot, tungsten ingot, sulfur crystal, all stone structures, and synthesis benches are now unlocked by default, with their associated Memetics removed. These no longer require data chips to learn and are freely accessible.[/p][p]4. The ore detector Memetic has been removed.[/p][p]5. Remove the mining operation platform Memetic and all material-type Memetics. For batch production/construction abilities, players must first collect the corresponding facility or item in the wilderness, then reverse-engineer and learn its formula through the synthesis bench.[/p][p]6. Memetic pins will now display the icon of the primary formula item within that Memetic node for better clarity. Additionally, the name will be updated to match the unlocked formula item.[/p][p][/p][p]We aim to provide players with richer, more diverse progression paths, avoiding rigid growth solely tied to Memetic unlocks. We also don’t want Memetic learning to be the only way for players to gain survival skills in RaidZones. This update links player ability progression and formula acquisition to random wilderness drops, offering more survival possibilities through randomly generated items.[/p][p]1. Added a reverse-engineering feature. Most crafting materials, weapons, armor, and building facilities can now be reverse-engineered by consuming one finished product plus RaidZone chips to unlock their crafting ability early.[/p][p]2. Reverse-engineering requires at least three steps: First, build a synthesis bench facility (unlocked by default; any team member or interactable synthesis bench from a Meta can enable this feature). Second, acquire the finished item or building item whose formula you wish to learn. Finally, gather enough chips to initiate reverse-engineering.[/p][p]3. Once all materials are ready, deposit the finished or building item into the synthesis bench and consume the required chips. After a set duration, the item’s formula will be learned, allowing batch production or construction.[/p][p][/p][p]4. Reverse-engineering consumes the deposited item and chips permanently. These items will not be returned, so perform this operation in a safe environment.[/p][p]5. Note: Not all items can be reverse-engineered. Attempting to reverse-engineer an already learned formula will not grant the item’s formula again but will instead consume the item and chips to yield a small amount of basic materials.[/p][p]We have observed that the current offense-defense dynamics in the RaidZone have room for optimization. To ensure Metas can fully enjoy the entire journey from survival construction to strategic confrontation, we have decided to implement a major balance adjustment to the combat system. Our goal is to provide all players with a more profound and rewarding experience.[/p][p]In this update, we will redesign and standardize the cost ratio between flammable items and player-built structures, optimizing the expenses for territory construction and flammable production. This ensures more players can level up their walls to resist DMG from explosives. Additionally, through the following adjustments, we aim to preserve the core gameplay experience of "base raiding," allowing both attackers and defenders to engage in more strategic gameplay.[/p][p]1. Added a new item: Sulfur Crystal, smelted from sulfur. The production of flammable items and bullets will now require sulfur crystal instead of sulfur.[/p][p][/p][p]2. Removed copper and copper ingot. Recipes that originally required copper ore or copper ingot will now use iron ore and steel ingot.[/p][p]3. Reduced the amount of ore required to smelt steel ingot and tungsten ingot. Previously, 5 ores were needed to produce 1 ingot. Now, smelting 1 steel ingot requires 2 iron ore, and smelting 1 tungsten ingot requires 1 tungsten.[/p][p]4. Tungsten ingot is no longer exclusive to the electric furnace and can now also be smelted in a furnace.[/p][p]5. Removed the following material items: rubber, scraps, detoxident, and adhesive. Added a new material: Waterproof Plastic (a waterproof material widely used in hydraulic engineering gameplay, consumed in structures like rainwater collection systems and water pumps). Waterproof plastic can only be obtained through exploration in the wilderness.[/p][p][/p][p]6. Adjusted the stack size of all materials, reducing the quantity players can carry in their backpacks. This limits the number of items attackers can loot, giving defenders more opportunities to protect their bases and preserve resources.[/p][p]Currently, many crafting recipes in the RaidZone are overly complex and require excessive materials—often five or more—significantly increasing the learning and acquisition costs. To address this, we have comprehensively revised all crafting formulas to make them more concise, intuitive, and user-friendly.[/p][p]This change aims to embody the core spirit of the RaidZone scenario: in an environment where every bush might hide a threat, survival efficiency is paramount. We have eliminated redundant embellishments, allowing item names and crafting formulas to return to the most direct expressions, thereby establishing a clearer and more intuitive material value system. This ensures that every crafting decision made by Metas is precise and efficient.[/p][p]1. Revised material names and reworked item synthesis formulas to better align with operational intuition, enhance crafting logic, and better fit the realism of apocalyptic survival. For example, "Crystal" has been renamed to "Worn Blade," optimizing its role as a crafting material for items with distinct blade attributes, such as axe and weapon-type tools, logging chainsaws, and gathering pickaxes. "Advanced Crystal Diamond" has been renamed to "Weapon Spring" and is now primarily used for crafting firearm Weapons.[/p][p][/p][p]2. Reduced the crafting costs for most equipment items and balanced the difficulty of directly acquiring equipment in the wilderness, shifting the gameplay experience more toward crafting equipment rather than obtaining them directly in the wild.[/p][p]3. Rocket Launcher has been downgraded to intermediate tech (previously requiring an advanced gear workbench for crafting; now it can be crafted with an intermediate gear workbench). Rocket Launcher warheads have been upgraded to advanced tech (requiring an advanced supplies workbench for crafting). Molotov Cocktail has been downgraded to intermediate tech (requiring an Intermediate supplies workbench for crafting).[/p][p]4. Adrenaline Shot has been downgraded to intermediate tech (previously requiring an advanced supplies workbench for crafting; now it can be crafted with an intermediate supplies workbench).[/p][p]Currently, the three types of ores in the RaidZone not only increase player comprehension burden but also, in practical experience, the positioning of copper ore is easily overlooked by players. In this update, we will focus more on simplifying player comprehension costs and optimizing resource types. This will allow RaidZone newcomers to quickly adapt to the survival gameplay while enabling veterans to find simpler and more efficient resource acquisition routes to achieve their goals.[/p][p]1. Removed copper ore from the wilderness. Simultaneously, significantly increased the quantity of stone and iron ore while maintaining distinct mineral characteristics across different regions.[/p][p]2. Optimized some gathering item names in the RaidZone, such as renaming "Realm Crate" to "Supply Crate."[/p][p]1. To optimize the overall resource accumulation pace of the game and encourage players to explore a more balanced variety of survival methods, we have rebalanced the resource rewards obtained from killing basic monsters. This adjustment better reflects their actual value in the post-apocalyptic world, making other survival approaches like exploration and crafting more significant.[/p][p]2. Removed explosives mix from weapon crate, basic lv. equip crate, intermediate lv. equip crate, advanced lv. equip crate, and echoite signal flare drops.[/p][p]3. Optimized the crafting costs for all equipment while balancing the drop rates of equipment and weapons in gathering material crates.[/p][p][/p][p]The above covers all the updates in this RaidZone optimization preview.Thank you for your understanding and support.[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p] [/p]

[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]From December 5th to December 11th, Once Human banned a total of 386 Players. This includes 119 players penalized for cheating, 38 accounts suspended for alt-account exploitation and linked violations, 13 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, speed up, wall-clipping and fly. 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 December 5th to December 11th, 2025, a total of 152players received bans of varying durations for language violations:[/p][p]30 days — 4 players[/p][p]7 days — 11players[/p][p]1 day — 103 players[/p][p]2 hours — 34 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 December 5th to December 11th, 2025:[/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 December 5th to December 11th, 2025. Due to space limitations, only ban records are displayed:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p]

[h2]Dear Metas,[/h2][p]If you encounter any issueswhile playing, please contact us using the following methods:[/p][p]PC: Open the in-game ESC menu → Feedback & CustomerSupport → Select Bug Report to submit your issue.[/p][p]Mobile: Tap the menu button in the upper right corner → Tap theheadphone 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 ourofficial email: [email protected]. We'll investigate as soon as wereceive your message.[/p][p][/p][p]We've been gathering community feedback and activelyaddressing your concerns.[/p][p][/p][h3]The following issues have been fixed:[/h3][p]1.Fixed an issue where the gift pack "Random Christmas Deviation" would incorrectly drop Deviations with Deviant Energy Level 2. For Metas who have already received Deviations with incorrect levels, we will reissue the same quantity of "Random Christmas Deviation" within 3 working days.[/p][p]2.Fixed an issue where the equipment management screen could not be exited in certain situations.[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p]