Once Human News

[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]The first Deviation Master World Championship is coming to an end. In these weeks, we've witnessed spectacular Deviation battles take place in Nalcott, and a champion is about to be born![/p][p]To ensure a fair qualification process and help you prepare for the next stage, here is a detailed explanation of the tournament's conclusion, the qualification rules, and the upcoming schedule:[/p][p]The qualifiers will officially end on December 11, 2025, at 6:00 AM (local time, refer to the game for the actual time). After this, all scores will be locked in, and players will be ranked accordingly. This is your final chance to run up your score![/p][p]To uphold the principle of fair competition championed by Pyro Dino, we'll conduct a rigorous manual review after the data is locked in.[/p][p]The data of all qualified players will be comprehensively audited by our team. Any violation of the rules—such as using third-party software, maliciously farming points, match-fixing, or exploiting bugs—will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the leaderboard.[/p][p]If any players are disqualified, their vacated spots will be awarded to the next highest-ranked players on the score leaderboard.[/p][p]The 64 regional finalists will be officially announced in a subsequent notice. After a period of public review, the finalists will advance to the next stage: the Regional Championship. We'll contact the 64 finalists via in-game mail, so please monitor your Mailbox.[/p][p]* The 64 finalists may choose whether or not to advance to the next stage of the tournament. We will send registration reminder mails. Any player who fails to confirm their registration by February 5, 2026, 08:00(PT), will be considered to have forfeited their qualification.[/p][p]The 64 finalists from each region will receive a Deviation Master badge (valid for 365 days) to recognize their outstanding achievements. The badges will be issued after the manual and public reviews are complete, planned for after the January 21(PT) version update.[/p][p]NOTE: Qualifier ranking rewards are issued on a per-account basis, meaning rewards can only be claimed once per account. Make sure you claim the ranking rewards with your preferred character before the qualifiers conclude.[/p][p]After careful evaluation and preparation, the Regional Championship is receiving a major upgrade to ensure a fair and consistent competitive environment![/p][p]Dedicated Tournament Server: All 64 finalists will be invited to join a dedicated tournament server for preparation and matches. This server is purpose-built to ensure a smooth and stable competitive environment, allowing the competitors to demonstrate their Deviation securement and training skills in a free and fair environment.[/p][p]Preparation Requirements: Competitors must participate using their personal character data from the Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve scenario, including Deviations, equipment, and mods. Please showcase your best team composition strategies and training results! The Regional Championship is scheduled for March 2026, giving competitors ample time to prepare and develop their builds.[/p][p]The Ultimate Reward: The winner of the Regional Championship will not only receive substantial tournament rewards, but also the ultimate honor: a permanent statue of their character in Nalcott, immortalizing their achievement![/p][p]All finalists should keep track of official announcements and complete any verification processes as required.[/p][p]For all other players, there will be special tournament-related events with generous rewards during the Regional Championship, so don't miss out![/p][p]Once again, thank you to everyone who has participated in this tournament so far. We look forward to seeing you compete in the next stage![/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p][p]
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[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]From November 28th to December 4th, Once Human banned a total of 235 Players. This includes 87players penalized for cheating, 43 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, wall-clipping, shot anomaly. 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 28th to December 4th, 2025, a total of 139 players received bans of varying durations for language violations:[/p][p]30 days — 1 players[/p][p]7 days — 7players[/p][p]1 day —  91 players[/p][p]2 hours — 40 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 28th to December 4th, 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 November 28th to December 4th, 2025. Due to space limitations, only ban records are displayed:[/p][p][/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p]

[p]Dear Metas,[/p][p]We've received thousands of suggestions regarding permanent servers since their official launch. We deeply value your continued support, and your feedback is crucial to helping us improve the game.[/p][p]After evaluating your feedback, we've planned a series of optimizations for permanent servers, to be implemented in phases. The December 10(PT) and December 23(PT) version updates will address the most pressing issues you've raised, such as resource transfers, pre-selection for permanent servers, improved rules, and more.[/p][p]After the December 10(PT) update, Supply Points will be reset every month on all permanent servers. This will make it easier for players on permanent servers to try newly released content. The rules are as follows:[/p][p]1. At 12:00 AM (server time) on the 1st of every month, players on permanent servers will have their Supply Points reset to the maximum of 20,000, allowing players more flexibility in transferring resources. The next reset will take place at 6:00 AM on January 1, 2026.[/p][p]2. You can view your current Supply Points and the next reset time in Backpack > Inherit Resources.[/p][p][/p][p]Since permanent servers have a player capacity limit, players from the same scenario server may be assigned to different permanent servers based on their login time. This results in players being separated from their friends. After the December 23(PT) update, pre-selection for permanent servers will be available, guaranteeing that you and your friends can remain together![/p][p]Rules:[/p][p]1. Individual and Hive Pre-Selection: You can pre-select a permanent server either individually or as a Hive. Hive pre-selection can be initiated by the Hive leader. If successful, all Hive members will be assigned to the selected permanent server during the server merge.[/p][p]Note:[/p][p]a) The Hive leader cannot initiate Hive pre-selection if any member has already pre-selected a server individually. Conversely, if the Hive leader has already initiated Hive pre-selection, any member who wants to pre-select a server individually must first leave the Hive.[/p][p]b) Permanent server pre-selection and scenario sign-up cannot be performed simultaneously. You must choose one according to your needs.[/p][p]2. Reservation System: After completing pre-selection, your place on the selected server will be reserved for 14 days. If you do not log in within 14 days, your pre-selection will expire, and your place will be released.[/p][p]3. Server Assignment: If you do not pre-select a server, your character will be automatically assigned to the server with the most remaining capacity during the server merge.[/p][p]4. Pre-Selection Limitations: You can only pre-select a permanent server of the same scenario type as your character's current server. For example, if your character is in a standard Manibus server, you can only pre-select a standard Manibus permanent server. You cannot choose a server with a different scenario or Visional Wheel status.[/p][p]To better align the Scenario Challenge experience with player progress, an updated Scenario Challenge system will be introduced to permanent servers after the December 23(PT) update. The key improvements are as follows:[/p][p]1. Adjusted Unlock Conditions: Scenario Challenge tasks will be unlocked by collecting the required amount of Memetic Points rather than reaching a specific scenario phase.[/p][p]* Due to system adjustments, we plan to optimize the Scenario Challenge unlock conditions again in January 2026. This will not affect the progress or status of existing tasks. For more information, please refer to subsequent announcements regarding the planned adjustments.[/p][p]2. Task Progress Resets: Immediately after the update, all Scenario Challenge tasks on permanent servers will be replaced with new tasks and rewards, and all task progress will be reset.[/p][p]3. Server Merge Synchronization Rules: Following the update, when a character joins a permanent server during a server merge, all their Scenario Challenge tasks will be replaced with the permanent server's tasks and rewards, and all task progress will be reset.[/p][p]We've received much feedback regarding Evolution's Call and Prismverse's Clash permanent servers, citing issues such as too few active players for matchmaking and compromised fairness. Our data confirms that there are usually fewer than 50 active players on permanent servers for these two scenarios. This is insufficient to support a healthy PvP environment and has caused confusion and frustration for our players. After careful consideration, we've decided to close all PvP scenario permanent servers on January 8, 2026. The details are as follows:[/p][p]1. PvP Server Closure Notice: After the December 10(PT) update, a PvP permanent server closing event will be launched on the Event interface. Characters currently on the Evolution's Call or Prismverse's Clash PvP permanent servers can register to transfer to another server and then claim their compensation rewards from the event screen.[/p][p][/p][p]2. End of Registration: Registration for Evolution's Call and Prismverse's Clash permanent servers will cease on December 4(PT), after which players can no longer join these servers via registration or invitations.[/p][p]3. Closure Date: The aforementioned servers will be settled and closed on January 7(PT), 2026. After this time, any characters and their associated resources still on the servers will be automatically transferred to Eternaland.[/p][p]* Permanent servers for the other scenarios are not affected and will continue operating as per normal.[/p][p] [/p][p]Once Human Development Team[/p][p] [/p][p] [/p]

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