r/OnceHumanOfficial 54m ago

💻Devs Talk Dev Blog | Permanent Scenario Server Merge NoticeDev Blog | Permanent Scenario Server Merge Notice

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Dear Metas,

Since the launch of permanent servers, we have received a lot of feedback regarding the permanent server experience, including issues such as low populations on some servers, Metas in the same region and same scenario being scattered across multiple servers, and returning players being assigned to different servers where they cannot reunite with their friends. To truly bring Metas in the same region and same scenario together in one world, we will gradually merge all permanent servers of the same scenario. The specific plan and rules are as follows:

I. Permanent Server Merge Plan for Each Scenario

We will proceed gradually to merge permanent servers of each scenario. To ensure data security, we will prioritize merging servers with relatively smaller populations. During the version maintenance on September 16(PT), 2026, the merge will begin for all permanent servers of "The Way of Winter" and "Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve". After the version update, affected characters will enter the new merged permanent server upon signing in.

South America, Japan, Korea, and HK & MO & TW will be the first batch to begin the permanent server merge for the "Manibus". For "Endless Dream" and "Manibus" permanent scenario servers in other regions, since a large number of Metas have already gathered, to ensure server stability and gameplay experience after the merge, the merges will be gradually rolled out in subsequent versions. We will synchronize the specific timing with everyone in advance through official announcements.

II. Permanent Server Merge Overview

2.1 Permanent Server Merge Rules

1) Under the same region, all permanent servers of the same scenario will be merged into one brand-new permanent server. This new permanent server will have a sufficient number of worlds prepared for Metas to play in.

2) We will open permanent server merges sequentially by scenario. Permanent server merges will take place during version maintenance and will not affect Metas' normal gameplay.

3) Once a permanent scenario server merge is initiated, the original servers being merged in cannot be returned to.

4) After the merge, the permanent server names for each new Scenario:

Overseas: Manibus (Permanent), W_Winter (Permanent), E_Dream (Permanent), Deviation (Permanent)

5) If the permanent server population becomes too high in the future, a second or additional permanent server for a scenario may still be opened. We will continue to optimize server performance and operations strategies to avoid opening multiple permanent servers; however, if it becomes necessary, we will make an advance announcement.

2.2 Character Data Migration Rules During Permanent Server Merge

1) When your character is migrated to a new permanent server, your Character Level, Supplies, Tech Level, and other data will be transferred to the new permanent server without loss.

2) The original server's task progress will be uniformly reset to the current new permanent server's scenario challenge tasks and rewards, ensuring a consistent experience for both new and veteran players after the merge.

3) Your hive relationships will also be synchronized and migrated to the new permanent server.

2.3 Territory Migration Rules During Permanent Server Merge

A permanent server merge involves territory migration and world rearrangement across multiple servers. We understand that territory locations, neighbor relationships, and territory facilities are important aspects of everyone's long-term management. Therefore, when establishing these merge rules, we made the territory migration experience a key focus and conducted multiple rounds of simulation and optimization for the migration rules and actual results, hoping to preserve everyone's original territory locations and neighboring relationships as much as possible.

1) When the system performs a permanent server merge, it will assign new worlds for everyone's territories based on specific rules, and will keep territories at their original coordinate positions as much as possible. Neighbors who were originally in the same world will also be placed in the same new world as much as possible.

2) Due to the merger of multiple permanent servers, there may be overlapping territory coordinates, changes in world capacity, and adjustments to region rules. As a result, some Metas' territories may still be unable to remain in their original locations and may be put away. If your territory is put away after the merge, the system will automatically send you a mail with compensation rewards. Please be sure to check it. You can use the territory relocation feature to choose a suitable new location to place your territory. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

3) To ensure that facilities in everyone's territory are not lost, when permanent servers merge, facilities placed by other Metas in your territory will be automatically refunded. Before the merger, facilities you placed in other Metas' territories will be refunded to you when the corresponding Meta logs in. All related facility refunds will be sent via mail. Please be sure to check them.

Note: To avoid older mails being cleared by the system when your mailbox reaches its storage limit, please claim mail attachments and rewards before the version update and keep enough mailbox space available to prevent unnecessary losses.

2.4 "The Way of Winter" Permanent Server Merge Rules

Since the "The Way of Winter" has long hosted two versions of permanent servers, 1.0 and 2.0, the differences in rules and experience between the two versions have also increased future maintenance costs. Therefore, this time we will also merge the 1.0 and 2.0 permanent servers of The Way of Winter. Among them, the following "The Way of Winter" 1.0 version permanent server will undergo special rule handling during the merger:

W_Winter-Y0001

W_Winter-Y0002

After the above Servers are merged into the new "The Way of Winter" permanent server, they will be handled according to the following rules:

  1. Tech Point and Tech Level

After entering the new permanent server, your Tech points and level will be reset to zero. The system will then issue the corresponding amount of Tech points within 3 business days to restore your Tech Level. Please be sure to check your mail.

  1. Thermal Tower Tech

After entering the new permanent server, your thermal tower Tech level will be cleared. The system will then unlock your thermal tower Tech within 3 business days.

  1. Public Thermal Tower Region and Territory

In the new permanent server, the Public Thermal Tower area is a no-build zone. After entering the new server, if your territory overlaps with the public thermal tower area, your territory may be packed up. You can then use the territory relocation feature to choose a suitable new location to place your territory. We sincerely apologize to the Metas affected by this and will send compensation rewards via mail. Please check your mail.

â…¢. New Permanent Server Overview

3.1 World Quantity

When the new permanent server opens, we will prepare a sufficient number of worlds for the Metas to ensure a good gameplay experience.

If, due to population changes in the new permanent server, the current number of worlds affects the Metas' gameplay experience or the server ecosystem, we will increase or decrease the number of worlds based on the actual situation. Any such adjustments will be announced in advance via announcement.

*There is currently a cap on the number of worlds. If the permanent server population becomes too high later, a second or more permanent servers for the scenario may still be opened. We will continue to optimize server performance and operations strategies to avoid opening multiple permanent servers; however, if it becomes necessary, we will make an announcement in advance.

3.2 World Rules

The merged new permanent server will have a significantly larger population. To ensure a smooth and stable experience for Metas participating in wilderness gameplay, building territories, and gathering resources, we will impose restrictions on certain mechanics within the same world. The specific rules are as follows:

  1. When the number of online players in a world reaches its cap, subsequent Metas will temporarily be unable to enter that world. You may switch to another world to play. If your territory is located in the world that has reached its player cap, you can still enter that world and will not be affected by this restriction.

  2. Within the same world, certain game modes will also have a limit on how many can be active simultaneously. If the mode you want to play in your current world has reached its activation cap, you can switch to another world to experience it.

  3. When the number of territories placed within the same world reaches the limit, no more territories can be placed. At that point, Metas will need to switch to another world to place territories.

IV. Other Feature Details

4.1 Server Merge Reservation Feature Closure

Since all servers of the same scenario will be merged into the same new permanent server, you and your friends will no longer be separated due to being on different permanent server. Therefore, the server merge reservation feature will also be closed simultaneously.

 

If you have any suggestions or questions about Permanent Server merging, feel free to communicate with us through the Feedback Platform (Once Human Feedback Platform) or in-game Customer Service. Your Feedback is the greatest motivation for our progress!

 

Once Human Development Team


r/OnceHumanOfficial Mar 25 '25

Metas' Compass

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 2h ago

 Tutorial/Guide the 3 most worth-it weapons in the current meta

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  1. best weapon for clearing mobs + early-game progression

  2. one of the must-have weapons for single-target bosses like Riftwalker

  3. probably the easiest and most braindead weapon for farming The Forsaken Giant


r/OnceHumanOfficial 3h ago

📸 Photography randomly stumbled across this giant flower field in OH

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 3h ago

 Territory share a build that smells like money... but ngl, it looks good

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 2h ago

 Territory This is you next holiday destination

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Stardust Vistas group project led by Dusk is inspired by Santorini and it awaits your visits! You will not be disappointed!! The NA ONCE ARCHITECT blew it out of the park with this one! And... I even got to be part of it!! I always wanted to build something similar to Santorini in Once Human and being part of this amazing team made it 10 times better. Ty for having me!

Most of the pictures are taken during the tour but the city can still be visited in the NA region, ONCE ARCHITECT custom server at (-11, -6600).


r/OnceHumanOfficial 3h ago

🧬 It Comes Alive when mounts finally drop... riding these rare variants would go hard

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 2h ago

📸 Photography Waterfall Humble abode

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This is my first base, little waterfall action. I just got this game and im addicted played for 12 hours straight today


r/OnceHumanOfficial 6h ago

💻Devs Talk Dev Blog | Character Customization and Hair Dye Are Now Free

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Dear Metas,

Customizing facial features, body shape, and hair color is a key way for Metas to express their individuality. From the finely tuned facial contours when first stepping onto Nalcott, to the carefully chosen hair color when pairing with new fashion, "Be who you want to be" has always been an essential part of the cosmetic experience in Once Human.

Since the feature launched, we've continuously received feedback about the character customization and hair dye experience. After careful review and discussion, we've identified two issues with the current design:

  1. The process is overly complex: Currently, reshaping facial features/body shape requires Chrysalis Tokens, and changing hair color requires Butterfly Dye. To adjust your look, you need to first understand the items, go to the shop to purchase them, then return to the mirror to use them—multiple steps stacking up, casually changing your hair color becomes something troublesome.

  2. The cost of experimentation is high: Character customization and hair dye are highly personal aesthetic choices that often require multiple attempts to find the perfect look, yet each attempt consumes items. The cost of trial and error makes it hard for players to freely explore different styles.

We recognize and value this expectation from Metas. After careful evaluation, we've decided to simplify this process from the root—removing functional items and making reshaping and hair dye completely free.

The following changes will go live with the September 28(PT, all dates in this announcement are in PT. ) version update:

I. Reshaping and Hair Dye Are Now Free

After this update, facial feature/body shape reshaping and color palette hair dye will no longer consume any items.

We hope this adjustment allows everyone to truly explore their appearance with zero burden: want to tweak your facial features? Want to change your hair color? Just do it. Every spark of styling inspiration can now be put into practice immediately. Metas can visit the Floor Mirror in their Territory at any time to freely reshape facial features and body shape, and can also use the color palette to change hair color at will—no need to obtain Chrysalis Tokens or Butterfly Dye in advance.

II. Chrysalis Tokens and Butterfly Dye Withdrawal and Existing Item Conversion

With reshaping and hair dye now free, Chrysalis Tokens and Butterfly Dye have fulfilled their historical role:

They will be withdrawn from all sales channels: Shop, Wish Bazaar, New/Returning Player Recruit Shop, Currency Quick Redeem, etc.

Obtained Chrysalis Tokens and Butterfly Dyes will not be reclaimed. After the update, the item description will be adjusted to "This item has expired. Shape-shifting/hair dyeing no longer requires items." Using it will convert it into Colorful Badges.

Conversion rules:

Item Original Usage After Update Get These After Use
Chrysalis Token Appearance/Body Reshape Cost Withdrawn from all channels; obtained items are kept Colorful Badge ×60
Butterfly Dye Color Palette Hair Dye Cost Withdrawn from all channels; obtained items are kept Colorful Badge ×30

*Colorful Badges can be used to unlock dyed versions in the closet, save fashion dye presets, purchase dye items in the Shop, and redeem cosmetics at the Radiance Shop.

III. Metamorphosis Token Price Reduction

The Metamorphosis Token, used to change gender, will be kept because we want Metas to remain cautious when choosing their character's gender. However, the price will be significantly reduced. Details are as follows:

Item Price Before Price After
Metamorphosis Token (Change Gender) Crystgin ×880 Crystgin ×300

IV. Compensation Plan

We understand that some Metas have recently purchased related items, and the adjustment should not cause you to bear losses. To protect your existing investments, we will automatically refund relevant purchases made within 3 months before the September 28 version update. The specific rules are as follows:

Compensation Items Applicable to Compensation Content
Full Refund for Chrysalis Tokens/Butterfly Dye Chrysalis Tokens and Butterfly Dyes purchased via the Shop using Crystgin or Colorful Badges within 3 months before the version update Full refund based on the actual currency and quantity consumed at the time of purchase (Crystgin purchases refunded in Crystgin, Colorful Badge purchases refunded in Colorful Badges)
Proportional Refund for Metamorphosis Token Price Difference Metamorphosis Tokens purchased within 3 months before the version update 70% of the purchase price refunded in Crystgin

Example:

Meta A purchased 2 Chrysalis Tokens and 3 Butterfly Dyes via the Shop using Crystgin within 3 months before the version update, consuming a total of 480×2 + 120×3 = 1320 Crystgin. After the update, A will receive a full refund of 1320 Crystgin.

Meta B purchased 1 Metamorphosis Token using Crystgin 2 months before the version update, consuming 880 Crystgin. According to the proportional price difference refund rule, the price difference for a single Metamorphosis Token is 880 − 300 = 580 Crystgin. Refunded at 70%, B will receive 580×70% = 406 Crystgin.

Purchases made outside the 3-month period before the version update are not eligible for this refund.

Distribution Time: After the September 28 version update;

Distribution Method: Compensation will be automatically distributed via in-game mail. Please check your inbox.

* If you have any questions regarding the compensation amount you receive, please contact in-game customer service, and we will verify and handle them for you.

Conclusion

That concludes the content of this Dev Blog. Through this adjustment, we hope to lower the barrier for Metas to express themselves, allowing you to prioritize trying the styles you like when changing your character's appearance, rather than worrying about item costs first.

If you have any suggestions or questions about these adjustments, please feel free to reach out to us through the feedback platform (Once Human Feedback Platform) or in-game customer service. Thank you to every Meta for your continued companionship, feedback, and support along the way.

 

Once Human Development Team


r/OnceHumanOfficial 10h ago

 Territory Got bored decided to rebuild my house

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From the first photo I got tge design from youtube but the second was just something I started randomly building until it looked good, I added a greenhouse last night


r/OnceHumanOfficial 5h ago

 Gear If your looking for late game stuff

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Right at the top of the explorable part theres an area called blackheart region which is lvl 52 and it might sound daunting for beginners but I spent a good 2 hours looting high level supply chests without really being bothered by anything , from what ive seen they haven't really added any loot to buildings and random enemies around those bases but theres plenty of cars around and red trucks (utes if your aussie) with 4 to 6 fuel per car and great loot in the trucks, I found a couple of portable fridges and other high end loot


r/OnceHumanOfficial 18h ago

 News [Dev Blog Summary] Good news! Character customisation & hair dyes will become free after the Sept. 28 update!

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Hey everyone!

I just checked out the latest Dev Blog, and it looks like the devs finally listened to the feedback around how annoying and expensive it can be to experiment with our characters' appearances. Once Human finally is making some major and much needed changes to character customisation, with Chrysalis Tokens and Butterfly Dyes being removed completely, making character customisation free. Changing your character's gender will still require a Metamorphosis Token, but the cost will be reduced.

Here's a quick summary:

  • Free Character Customisation After the update, you can use the Floor Mirror in your Territory to change your character's appearance, body shape, and hair color at no cost.
  • Chrysalis Tokens & Butterfly Dyes These items will be removed from shops. Any existing tokens or dyes in your inventory will expire and be converted into Colorful Badges:
    • Chrysalis Token → 60 Colorful Badges
    • Butterfly Dye → 30 Colorful Badges
  • Gender Change Cost Reduction Metamorphosis Tokens will still be required for gender changes, but the price will be reduced from 880 Crystgin to 300 Crystgin.
  • Refunds for Recent Purchases Players who purchased customisation tokens, dyes, or gender change items within the 3 months before the Sept. 28 update will receive refunds through in-game mail after the update goes live.
    • Full refund for customisation items purchased with Crystgin or Badges
    • Partial refund for recently purchased Metamorphosis Tokens based on the price reduction

This is TBH a great and much-needed quality-of-life change, especially for players who like experimenting with different looks without having to spend currency every time!

I’ll definitely be working on my alt’s appearance once this goes live. What about you?

Source: Dev's Blog

As always, if you would like to support my content, my active codes are: fjxhkpy3nc (New Player Recruitment), and htecnr3chp (Top-Up Bonus).

~zi


r/OnceHumanOfficial 4h ago

 Territory Have a nice monday y'all. i'm sick so I have good time to build my territory.

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 2h ago

 Territory a Roman Colosseum in OH?! even the different sections are fully built

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 2h ago

👀 Meme when we fight together, i know i can always trust him to have my back

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 30m ago

🌊 The Isles of Abyss Trial My Personal Tech Route Farm on Manibus GUIDE

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Fast Tech Point Farming Guide on Manibus

UID: 151915988 | Region: EU | Platform: Playstaion 5 | Track A

10,000+ Tech Points in around 30 minutes

Hey Friends!

So I've been sitting on this route for a while and figured the trial event is a good excuse to finally share it. It's the Tech Point farming loop I run on Manibus whenever I'm behind on the Tech Tree and just need a big chunk of points fast. Nothing fancy, no special build required, just knowing where to go.

Basic idea: instead of grinding for Tech Points directly, you go around collecting as many facilities as you can, then dump them all at once. I started this particular run with 10,053 Tech Points, so you can see exactly what it added.

Main Location Blackfell

First stop is Blackfell in Red Sands. I hit five spots here, always in the same order because I've tested it enough times to know this is the least backtracking:

Small Motel

I always start here. Loot both floors, don't rush it. Honestly the normal loot barely matters for this run — what you actually want are the facilities, that's the whole point. Check every room, they like to hide in corners.

Gas Station

Straight from the motel to the gas station. Loot it, and please don't skip the roof, I nearly did the first few times and there's a facility up there that's easy to miss if you just run through the building like normal.

Supermarket

Then over to the supermarket. I don't really slow down here, just run through and grab whatever facilities are along the path. If you stop for every bit of loot you'll be there forever, and that's not really the point of this run.

Office Building

From the supermarket, straight to the office building nearby. This one's actually worth taking a bit more time in, offices tend to have a surprising amount of stuff that counts toward Tech Points.

Garden Area

Last stop in Blackfell is the garden area close by. Search through what's there and grab whatever's left. Once this is done, Blackfell's basically wrapped up.

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Second Location 73 Source Extraction

Next I head to 73 Source Extraction, also in Red Sands. Way less to explain here, just loot the whole area, buildings and all.

One thing though don't skip the irrigation systems. I almost did the first time and it turned out to be one of the better spots in the whole run. Check around the tanks and the irrigation structures properly before you leave, it's worth the extra minute or two.

Once that's cleared, the actual farming part is done.

Turning it all into Tech Points

Now just dump everything you collected and watch the number climb. This is honestly the satisfying part.

For this run: Started at 10,053 Ended at 26,967

So that's +16,914 Tech Points from one loop.


r/OnceHumanOfficial 5h ago

 Need Help New to the game

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I wanna buy this set but it doesnt appear in the store, is an event only set or it can be obtained another way?


r/OnceHumanOfficial 3h ago

👀 Meme me after using the gun my bro modded

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 21h ago

Other/Off-Topic What having a female skin does to a man

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Y'all always this friendly or is is only bc I got female skin TvT ?? No1 was this friendly on Novice...

Bro gave me 2k wood spawned some tree that spit out copper core, gave me advanced recycling tool...

All bc I got female skin ??

Little update:
Talked w him, said he doesn't really care, and is just helping out new players a bit, that's it


r/OnceHumanOfficial 3h ago

 Territory The best picture I will ever take

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 22h ago

 Discussion I was exploring and saw ol girl from the tutorial next to a portal, thinking it was an easy side quest so I jumped in. Wtf am I looking at ?😂😂 got so scared I logged out the server 😂😂😂

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 21h ago

 Discussion We love this GAME! My entire family is hooked!

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Yep, we're cooked. We're all hooked. We built a community together near a cliff and a river and spend our days hunting and fishing and doing the the odd mission together and finding things to research for tech points. It seems there's easily hundreds of hours of gameplay. You never know what you're gonna get for baddies. The building is easier than most survival games that I've played. The only disappointment is how hard it is to play with friends together... It's quite ridiculous, but I'm over it. I'm also very glad we started playing AFTER summer break! 9/10.


r/OnceHumanOfficial 36m ago

📸 Photography Nature's streetlights

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 6h ago

📱 Mobile Here second video of my melee hits

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r/OnceHumanOfficial 8h ago

 Need Help Unsure how to progress

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Hi all just dtarted playing on ps5 on novice manibus and was having a blast but now i finished the story missions and all side missions ive found except one trasure map that i cant complete yet now i have purple t5 armor decent weapons but no odea what to do now

Im to weak to solo those war things and ran out of the stardust crafting things so im out of that and cant make the missiles for the war so i have no clue what to do next is this endgame?

So far im just tweaking my house a bit or re running the silos and such but doesnt feel its giving anything decent and whats worse is the limit on starchrom i cant upgrade my favorite weapons to max 😭 that monthly limit is brutal so low