Dear Metas,
We have scheduled the Version 1.6.3 server maintenance and update for June 18 at 4:00 PM (PT). The maintenance is expected to last about 2 hours, but the actual duration may differ. Please plan your game time accordingly for the best experience.
This update will introduce Version 1.0 of custom servers, a server launch schedule feature, a new Battle Pass: Final Gambit, Lightforge Loot Crate Comeback: Choose 1 of 3, and various optimizations and bug fixes.
To thank you for your support during Early Access, we'll be issuing the following rewards via in-game mail after this update: Starchrom ×1,000, Mitsuko's Mark ×100, Starwish Token ×300, and Detoxident ×3.
Below are the details of this update:
Content/Feature Updates
Custom Servers Version 1.0
Version 1.0 of custom servers will officially launch after the maintenance on June 18 (PT). The main updated content is as follows:
1. We've increased the number of servers available for purchase on the web. If they sell out, we'll announce a restock schedule.
2. To provide more character customization options, we've enabled the Shop, Lightforge Loot Crates, Battle Pass, and other premium features on custom servers. Additionally, premium cosmetics are now shared between official and custom servers.
Rules:
1) Your Crystgin, Lightforge Gems, Lightforge Ingots, Lightforge Relics, and Silver Keys are shared between official and custom servers. You can use these currencies to purchase or redeem premium cosmetics on custom servers.
2) Your Lightforge Loot Crate guarantee counter, draw history, and discounted Lightforge Ingot purchase limits are shared between official and custom servers.
3) All premium cosmetics are shared between official and custom servers. Fashion items and furniture formulas obtained through the Shop, Lightforge Loot Crates, or the Battle Pass can be used on custom servers. Likewise, any premium cosmetics obtained through these means can also be used on official servers.
4) Your Battle Pass is shared between official and custom servers, including its edition, level, and reward claim progress. Cosmetics and Silver Keys obtained through the Battle Pass can be used on both official and custom servers. The amount of Battle Pass Exp gained on a custom server is affected by the server's parameters.
5) Once purchased, Meta Pass privileges are available on both official and custom servers. Note that the Starshine Coffer guarantee is tracked separately for official and custom servers.
3. You can now purchase renewals or upgrades for your custom server. For more information, refer to the custom server purchase interface.
4. Increased the maximum number of registered players per server from 500 to 1,000.
5. Various optimizations and bug fixes.
Thank you for your feedback and suggestions during Early Access!
New Feature: Server Launch Schedule
We've added a Server Launch Schedule feature to the scenario sign-up interface. Now, you can easily view the next opening time and frequency for each scenario, making it easier to choose your scenario and plan your game time.
You can now pre-register for your next scenario during the first 7 days of your current scenario's settlement phase. This lets you plan your next adventure in advance. After successfully pre-registering, you will enter the new scenario right after your current settlement phase ends, so you don't have to worry about server capacity issues. You can also cancel your pre-registration at any time.
New Discord Features
1. View private chats while offline!
If two players have linked their Discord accounts, their in-game chat messages will appear in their direct message conversation on Discord. Likewise, their Discord direct messages (text only) will be forwarded to their in-game chat.
2. View Hive and Warband channel messages while offline!
In the game, Hive leaders and Warband admins can link their Hive/Warband group chat to a specific channel in the Discord server (admin role required). Once linked, all text messages posted in that channel will be synced with the in-game group chat.
NOTE: All text messages referenced above must comply with the in-game chat rules. Any messages that violate these rules will not be displayed in the game.
3. You can now view which friends have linked their Discord accounts! A Discord icon will appear next to their names.
Once Human will request your authorization when you use Discord features for the first time.
New Events
Mobile Widget Event
Get ready for a more convenient and enjoyable adventure in Nalcott! The adorable Chefosaurus Rex has arrived with new widgets. Set them up to claim amazing rewards!
1.Add the widget to your home screen to keep track of scenario phases, version updates, and more.
2.You can even customize the widget to match your home screen!
How to Add Widget:
iOS Devices:
1. Touch and hold the Home Screen background to enter editing mode.
2. Search for "Once Human" in the search bar.
3. Select and add your desired widget or a "universal widget" of the same size to the Home Screen.
Other Mobile Devices:
1. In the game, go to the widget even screen and select Quick Add.
2. Tap and hold an empty area on your home screen to enter editing mode. Under Widgets, search for "Once Human," then select and add your desired widget or a "universal widget" of the same size to your home screen.
New Limited-Time Wish Machine Prize Pools
After the update on June 18 (PT), the following new Wish Machine prize pools will be available for 3 weeks:
Bullseye Hunter: Includes the Legendary weapon blueprint: Bullseye.
Huntsman Gunner: Includes the Legendary weapon blueprint: Predator.
Old Huntsman: Includes the Legendary gear blueprints: Old Huntsman Boots, Savior Hood, Savior Pants, and Savior Mask.
New Items in Shop
New Battle Pass: Final Gambit
"Before their last breath, enemies glimpse a crescent flash in the dark—the herald of death, faster than a bullet."
The new Battle Pass includes the Final Gambit fashion set (Epic), Terminus - Sword weapon skin (Epic), Nebula Dice Cradle skin (Epic), Secret Base furniture formula series (Rare), and many more cosmetics!
Amidst the stalking shadows, our finale awaits.
Launch Time: After the update on June 18 (PT)
Choose 1 of 3 Lightforge Loot Crates: Beach Bash, Hallow's Masquerade, Hype Party
Lightforge Loot Crate reruns! Choose one to open!
Launch Time: After the update on June 18 (PT)
1. The Lightforge Loot Crate reruns come with collection progress rewards that can be claimed by old and new players who have collected Lightforge Collection items! Progress rewards include: loot crate themes, namecards, and a dyed version of the grand prize fashion.
2. Choose one of three themed Lightforge Loot Crates. You cannot change your choice after drawing/purchasing/redeeming from one.
3. The original draw probability, redemption cost, and guarantee system of each Loot Crate remain unchanged. Draw progress from previous runs is retained.
Attention veteran Meta-Humans: If you participated in previous loot crate events but found no records, please log in with the character used for those crates first to trigger inheritance!
NOTE: The draw rules for reruns differ from the current Lightforge Loot Crate. Every 30 draws guarantees one top prize, which will then be removed from the prize pool. Please read the event rules carefully!
* Lightforge Loot Crates are now shared across all characters on the same account! You can switch characters to participate in purchases, but only one Lightforge Loot Crate can be chosen per account during each Choose 1 of 3 event.
* Lightforge Loot Crate: Phaze Blitz will be removed from sale after the maintenance.
Meta's Bounty Update
"Climb toward glory beneath the dawn!"
New trophies have been added to Meta's Bounty. Go to Shop > Meta's Bounty to check out and unlock them!
Release Time: After the maintenance on June 18 (PT)
The new Ecological Assessment, Humanity's Foe, Master Builder, and Dimensional Traveler bounties have been added under the Exploration category! Become a true expert on Nalcott!
New Inverted Trail and Alien Convergence bounties have been added under the Commemoration category! Time to complete the season!
Upcoming Theme Packs
"Only the fully prepared hold the power to speak."
Release Time: June 25 (PT)
A cosmetic DLC: the Ascend Daily theme pack (Epic) comes to Steam! 40% off for a limited time during the Summer Sale!
The workplace is a battlefield, and the meeting room is its frontline. This is the art of elite combat.
The Double Agent theme pack will also be available in-game, with a limited 22% discount for two weeks!
A mysterious ghost-like figure emerges from the shadows.
Check the theme pack interface for more information!
Upcoming Shop Updates
Release Time: June 26, 6:00 AM (server time)
"Floral patterns mark the passage of time. They carry the familiar flavor of countryside meals."
The Green Bites territory furniture pack (Rare) has arrived.
The secret to happiness is a full stomach!
Optimizations
Once Human: RaidZone - Early Access Optimizations
1. Reduced the melee lock-on angle for daggers, swords, and batons, decreasing their tracking performance.
2. Optimized the rewards for Main and Side Story Tasks to provide a smoother experience. If you have already completed the affected tasks, the updated rewards will be automatically sent to your Backpack.
3. Reduced the Memory Chip and resource rewards from Journey, Commissions, and Scenario Challenges. We've noticed that previous task rewards were overly generous, allowing some players to quickly gain an advantage, while disadvantaging players who joined the server later. Hence, we have made these changes to ensure fairness. We will continue optimizing the game based on your feedback and gameplay data. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Endless Dream - Early Access Optimizations
1. Scenario Challenges
1) Adjusted the Scenario Challenges descriptions, changing all "Nightmareling" to "Deviants spawned from Nightmare Tube."
2) Changed "Use 5 Reality Resetols in the Dream Zone" to "Use 2 Reality Resetols in the Dream Zone."
3) Changed "Absorb the explosives produced by the flammable source and defeat 1 Light Dreamer" to "Absorb the unstable energy produced by Nightmare Specs - Explosive and defeat a Deviant spawned from Nightmare Tube."
4) Changed "Craft 100 Reality Resetols in total" to "Craft 10 Reality Resetols in total."
5) Changed a Scenario Challenge task description from "Defeat one Fear/Sorrow/Pain Deep Dreamer each" to "Defeat one Fear/Sorrow/Pain Elite each in the Dream Zone."
2. Combat Stats
1) Reduced the HP of Lv. 10–40 Deviants to reduce early-game difficulty. Increased the HP of Eternal Dreamer and Manibus, the Nightmare.
2) Adjusted the multiplayer difficulty scaling for Manibus, the Creepling, Eternal Dreamer, Deep Dreamer, and Light Dreamer challenges. Challenges with fewer players are now easier, while challenges with more players are harder than before.
3) Slightly increased the progress rate when defeating Deviants in high-level Deep Dreamer challenges.
3. Increased the vision range of players when affected by Nightmare Specs - Evernight in the Airplane Ancient One event.
4. After choosing your Birth Point, the Teleportation Tower of the nearest Neutral Settlement will be automatically unlocked.
5. Game Mode Rewards
1) Restored Crystals to Loot Crates in the wilderness. Restored Stardust Source and completed weapons to dungeon drops.
2) Light Dreamer: Increased Energy Link drops by 10% and Reality Fragment drops by 50%.
3) Deep Dreamer: Increased Energy Link drops by 40% and Stardust Source drops by 20%.
4) Eternal Dreamer:
a)Added Energy Link drops. Removed Reality Fragment and Stardust Source drops.
b)Divided the final rewards into two categories: Basic and Full. You must expend Reality Fragments to obtain the Full rewards.
c)Reduced Reality Fragments by 50% and replaced Reality Resetol with Lumen and Lightning Orb in the first-defeat and server-wide mail rewards.
5) Manibus, the Nightmare:
a) Divided the final rewards into two categories: Basic and Full. You must expend Reality Fragments to obtain the Full rewards.
b)Removed Reality Fragment rewards. 6. Optimized the rewards for Main Story Tasks to provide a smoother experience. If you have already completed the affected tasks, the updated rewards will be automatically sent to your Backpack.
6. Optimized Nightmare Specs' DMG values against vehicles and buildings.
7. Adjusted the Reality Resetol crafting formula, replacing Refined Detoxident with Poly Detoxident.
8. Improved the Dark Corrosion visual effects.
9. In response to player feedback, we will implement the following optimizations in the Version 2.0 update on July 2 (PT):
1) Removed Dream Zone restrictions on dungeons and Teleport;
2) Significantly improved Main Story Tasks to provide better early-game guidance;
3) Adjusted the HP of Deviants in dungeons to align with Manibus and The Way of Winter, ensuring a consistent experience across scenarios.
Stay tuned for more optimizations beyond these announced changes!
* Due to adjustments to Reality Fragment distribution in some game modes, and because some rewards now require Reality Fragments to acquire, we will issue 1,200 Reality Fragments as compensation to all players currently in open Endless Dream servers. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Visional Wheel
1. Increased the drop rate of gear pieces in Star Advent Loot Crates. It is now easier to obtain Gravity Tide gear pieces from Star Advent Loot Cates.
2. Combat adjustments:
In response to player feedback regarding the combat features in Visional Wheel: Starfall Inversion, we have adjusted their trigger conditions and numerical values.
Adjusted content: Gravity Tide Set, Downstar suffix, Starfall Crocodile Skin, Starfall Fox Skin, Starfall Down, Starfall Cowhide, Starry Pudding, Layered Galaxy, and Starry Bubble Tea.
For more information, see the
View game pageCombat
1. Adjusted the display method for blueprint fragments of armor belonging to sets.
2. Removed collision between hostile players.
3. Combat balance adjustments:
In the May 21 (PT) update, we focused on balancing the damage output of single-target builds. However, weapons such as Doombringer and Predator are still underperforming, so we will make further adjustments as follows.
Planned adjustments: Unstable Bomber (keyword), Doombringer, Predator, Bullseye, and Rapid Sniper (Blueprint).
For more information, see the
View game pageTo continuously improve the gameplay experience, we plan to implement a fixed schedule of monthly balance updates. Weapon balance adjustments will be based on community feedback and the usage rate of different builds across various combat situations. We will balance builds through stat changes, suffix adjustments, or full reworks. After each adjustment, we will continue monitoring the build's effectiveness and usage rates to assess whether further adjustments are necessary.
Monetization Experience Optimizations
1. You can now display weapon skins on Weapon Racks and related facilities. Removing a skin will revert the weapon to its default appearance.
2. Improved the Actions interface and added sort and filter functions.
3. Optimized the dynamic appearance of certain outfits.
Permanent Servers
Optimized the permanent server (non-shutdown server) infrastructure. The player capacity of permanent servers has been increased.
Events
Removed the carousel display of current Wish Machine prize pools from the Events window.
Item Drops
Removed Controllers from the Stronghold Conquest drops.
Construction
PC players can now dismantle buildings and facilities during placement preview, without returning to the previous screen. Not applicable in Once Human: RaidZone.
Eternaland
Optimized the Eternaland spawn locations.
Other
1. Optimized the click prompt at the entry point to the Scenario Progress screen.
2. Added a Track indicator to tasks in the Scenario Challenge category tab.
3. Optimized some visual effects in the Scenario Challenge interface.
4. Reduced the loudness of the player's own footsteps.
5. Optimized the appearance of the full-screen pop-up in the new player tutorial.
Bug Fixes
Endless Dream - Early Access
1. Fixed an issue where the task "Defeat 5 Nightmare TVs in the Dream Zone" could be completed by defeating Morphic Crates.
2. Fixed an issue where the Eternal Dreamer's domain shield would suddenly disappear.
3. Fixed an issue where recalling Deviations or using tactical items such as drones or the Portable MG Turret resulted in explosions.
Events
Fixed the issues in Stargate Rush where Floating Aerogel could not be used and Gravity Absorber did not take effect.
Visional Wheel
Fixed an issue affecting the base color of Starfall Fox Skin. Standardized the colors of Starfall Inversion animal hides in Star Advent Loot Crates. Previously obtained animals will not be affected.
Deviation
Fixed an issue affecting the displayed morphed status and level of certain Deviations in the Transit Storage on mobile.
Eternaland
Fixed an issue where custom images were not displayed on Eternaland's Island Namecards.
Other
1. Fixed an issue where the displayed Durability did not update in real time when using Hotbar items.
2. Fixed an issue affecting the sound effects when walking on stairs.
Once Human Development Team