Once Human Update: Say Goodbye to Server Shutdowns Forever!

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Last summer saw the release of Starry Studio’s free-to-play post-apocalyptic multiplayer survival game, “Once Human.” Since its launch, it’s been quite a ride, attracting a substantial player base. Although we haven’t managed to keep all those initial over 200,000 players hooked, there’s still a dedicated group of us gaming away. That’s why the developers have been consistently rolling out updates, adding fresh content, tweaking game mechanics for better performance, and squashing any pesky bugs that might pop up.

Today’s update for “Once Human” is jam-packed with exciting content! Dubbed as version 1.4.3, this latest patch brings a host of features, new items in the shop, and bug fixes to ensure an enjoyable gaming experience moving forward. One of the standout features in this update is the introduction of persistent servers, also known as non-shutdown servers by the developers. Currently, servers close once the settlement phase of a scenario concludes. This has been a source of feedback from players who felt they couldn’t complete everything a scenario had to offer within its timeframe. With this new update, open servers will be transformed into persistent servers, allowing players to continue playing the scenario even after it has ended.

Maintenance on our “Once Human” server will commence today at 4 PM Pacific Time, and it’s anticipated to last approximately 2 hours. Here you can find the complete list of updates: [Patch Notes Link]

Once Human Update Version 1.4.3 Patch Notes

Non-Shutdown Servers

To allow you to experience scenarios at your own pace, we will introduce non-shutdown servers on March 12 (PST).
Features
1. After the March 12 (PST) update, open servers will be converted into non-shutdown servers after their settlement phases. The conversion process takes approximately 2 hours, during which the server cannot be accessed.
2. Active character data will be retained after the conversion to a non-shutdown server. Players can continue using their characters on the non-shutdown server, exit to Eternaland, or sign up for a new scenario.
3. Note that inactive characters will not be retained on the non-shutdown server but will be sent to Eternaland. Currently, this applies to characters that have been inactive for at least 30 days. However, we plan to significantly ease this restriction in the next quarter to accommodate returning players.
For more details, visit https://www.oncehuman.game/news/update/20250304/40780_1215949.html

Wish Machine Grand Prize Selection

Following the March 12 (PST) update, the option to choose the grand prize becomes available for the Echoes from the Rift prize collection at the Wish Machine.

To avail this feature:

1. Navigate to the Echoes from the Rift prize pool and click on ‘Wishlist’.
2. Spend your Wishstones to select a weapon blueprint. The next Legendary blueprint you draw is ensured to match your chosen blueprint.
3. Once you’ve drawn your selected blueprint, the Echoes from the Rift prize pool will be reset for a fresh chance.

1) Option A: You can exchange Wishstones for Mitsuko’s Marks at the Challenge Shop, or you can get them as rewards during various events.

2) Option B: In the Challenge Shop, you can trade in your Wishstones for Mitsuko’s Marks, or you can obtain them by participating in different events.

3) Option C: To acquire Wishstones, you can either use them at the Challenge Shop in exchange for Mitsuko’s Marks, or you can receive them as part of certain events.

New Limited-Time Wish Machine Prize Pools

Starting March 12 (PST), you’ll find these new prize pools in the Wish Machine available for a two-week period:

* Searing Burn offers the Legendary weapon blueprint ‘Pyroclasm Starter’.
* Doom Hunter presents the Legendary weapon blueprint ‘Doombringer’.
* Rune Burn provides the Legendary gear blueprints ‘Fire Rune Boots’, ‘Blackstone Hood’, ‘Blackstone Jacket’, and ‘Blackstone Shoes’.

New Memetic Formula: Solar Power Vending Machine

We’re enhancing trading accessibility by introducing Harvesters’ Markets into Manibus, Evolution’s Call, and The Way of Winter game situations. Furthermore, the Solar Power Vending Machine mechanism will be incorporated into the Vending Machine Memetic. Solar Power Vending Machines can exclusively be constructed in specified zones within the Harvesters’ Market, with each player only able to build one per area. Additionally, these vending machines now possess the cooling feature found in refrigerators, allowing them to preserve food for extended durations.

Stardust Chronicle

Users can find their way to Stardust Chronicle by going to Menu > Stardust Chronicle, where they’ll discover all the game modes currently in play, complete with explanations. Some game modes even offer map navigation, allowing players to easily locate and jump into them swiftly.

New Event

Spectral Hunt

Spectral Hunt, an event exclusive to Visional Wheel S0: Lunar Oracle, is on its way!

Event Period: March 12 (after update) – May 7

During Lunar Oracles, Morphic Deviants that resemble players will appear in settlements across the wilderness. These Deviants, known as Lunarspawn, will assume the appearance and absorb the abilities of any player they kill.
Lunarspawn grow stronger with each player they kill. Players must work together to hunt Lunarspawn and fill the progress bar, unlocking Lunar Whispers, themed cosmetics like namecards and eyewear, and many other rewards! For more details, visit https://www.oncehuman.game/news/update/20250306/40780_1216892.html

We’ve also updated the duration of Visional Wheel S0 and adjusted the ending times of some events.

New Shop Arrivals

1. Lightforge Loot Crate: Youthful Glory (available from March 14, 10:00 AM server time)

“Regardless if we go back to school, let’s keep the spirit of youth alive!”

Limited-time Lightforge Loot Crate: Youthful Sparkle offers the ‘Crimson Zero’ fashion set (Legendary), the ‘Sweet Bear Cub’ Cradle skin (Legendary), and the ‘Classic Triangle Piano’ Collection furniture recipe (Epic). Aspiring scholars, unite and discover where you stand on the leaderboard!

Lightforge Loot Crate’s “Dream Waltz” item will no longer be available for purchase starting March 13, at 6:00 AM server time.

2. Future Shop Arrivals (available from March 20, server time)

Keep moving to keep going strong! Achieving success takes determination, and every bead of sweat sculptures your physique. Don’t miss out on the exclusive ‘Fitness Club’ furnishings (Epic) – sign up for our health-focused group today!

On March 20th (server time), you’ll find the ‘Western Wildflower’ (Epic) weapon skin and its package, as well as the recently introduced ‘Blackfire Skull’ character set (Rare) on sale in the Shop > Cosmetics section! Don’t forget to check it out!

Optimizations

Hive System

1. Introduced a ‘Private Mode’ for your Hive. Turn this on to make your Hive hidden from others’ searches. By default, it’s turned off, but the Hive manager can adjust this setting in the Settings.

2. Offered members of the Hive the ability to invite new people. With this feature activated, non-leaders can extend invitations to friends, without requiring leader’s approval first. By default, it is deactivated, but the Hive manager can modify this setting in the Settings.

Events

Introduced a ‘bulk redemption’ function to the ongoing ‘Astral Dewlets’ event. Now, players have the ability to redeem items all at once.

Journey System

In this upkeep phase, we’ll streamline the Journey system by combining the positions of Scenario Challenges and Missions, as well as flattening the Scenario Challenge structure for a smoother learning curve for novice players in terms of exploration, conflict, and creation.

The arrangement for Journey tasks and their associated rewards is set to undergo adjustments. These changes might influence your ongoing tasks and rewards status. To account for these modifications during maintenance, extra compensation will be provided alongside the regular maintenance compensation.

Deviations

1. Improved the effective range of lighting on Deviations. Deviations can now receive light from a two-story vertical range.
2. Changed the acquisition methods for certain Deviations, as per the following table:
https://www.oncehuman.game/news/update/20250312/40780_1218344.html
3. Increased the maximum stack size for Deviation output.
4. Improved the display of Deviations obtained from Loot Crates. Deviations owned by the player will now be prioritized for display to ensure players don’t miss their drops.

Wilderness

1. We’ve introduced a new feature in Settings, allowing you to activate the slow-motion camera during fishing experiences.

2. Improved the graphics in zones prohibited for fishing to enhance overall visual appeal.

Vehicles

1. Adjusted parking regulations in player settlements:
– Large vehicles are prohibited from parking in neutral areas within player strongholds; they must depart within 15 seconds or be remotely recalled.
– All types of vehicles are no longer permitted to park in trading zones; they also have a 15-second time limit to leave or be forcibly recalled, and summoning vehicles inside strongholds is now restricted.

2. Enhanced the defensive capabilities of vehicles for players:
– Certain construction methods can no longer harm vehicle passengers during vehicle attacks.

3. Enhanced the railroad-vehicle collision physics for better gameplay:
– Vehicles now move more smoothly over railroads.

Guidance

1. As I’m exploring, I noticed that Butterfly’s Emissary now points me towards Mimics. If a Mimic is lurking nearby, this handy guide will lead me straight to it, helping me uncover those sneaky hidden ones!

2. In my recent gaming session, I found out that the Whisper feature has been relocated to the function wheel! Now, all I have to do is long-press Tab and voila, t

Other

1. In the text, every instance of “season” has been replaced with “scenario”. For example, “Season Sign-Up” is now “Scenario Sign-Up”.

2. The interaction with Mitsuko in Victor Hammett’s hut has been improved for better performance.

Bug Fixes

Cosmetics

1. Resolved a problem that caused concealed clothing pieces to reappear after a player changed their armor.

2. Corrected an issue that resulted in the player’s character hovering when crouching while wearing high heels.

Wilderness

Resolved a problem that caused additional Monster Attacks while players were collecting water during a Monster Attack event.

Trade

1. Resolved a problem preventing certain Memetic Specialization memory pieces from being offered for purchase in the Vending Machine.

2. Corrected an issue causing the Vending Machine’s display to show incorrect advertisements.

Memetics

Renamed ‘M24 – Gulped Lore’ to ‘SN700 – Gulped Lore’. This weapon can be obtained via the Unstable Bomber Memetic unlock method.

Vehicles

I made a correction for an issue where the Pyro Glide vehicle’s suspension was set lower compared to the standard skin.

Combat

Addressed a problem that prevented the opponent’s chosen weapon nickname from appearing when a player is vanquished in combat by another player.

Or, more casually:

Solved a glitch that hid the other player’s weapon name when someone loses in battle against them.

Other

Addressed a problem that occurred when setting up equipment presets, causing tips to display incorrectly in specific languages.

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2025-03-12 21:46