On September 12, 2024, *Once Human* is planning a server maintenance that should take about four hours. During this time, a new update will be installed that contains a variety of content and optimizations. The development team has been working intensively on the feedback from the community and has made adjustments accordingly.

Mutation and season adjustments

The most important new features include changes to mutations. The chance of morph mutations has been increased, and players can now also search for mutations in neutral safehouses. This change is intended to enhance the experience of obtaining mutations in the wilderness. In addition, a world merge has been introduced to respond to declining player numbers in later game phases. As soon as a scenario enters the development phase, worlds will be merged to maintain dynamics and social interaction.

Optimizations to vehicles and emergency events

There are also improvements to vehicles. Vehicles blocking the road can now be reported directly. The emergency events have also been revised. In certain phases, there is now a higher chance that normal emergency events will be converted into higher-risk events. These offer stronger enemies, but also better rewards.

New items in the store

The update also brings new cosmetic content. The new "Shadow Rose" battle pass will be available from September 12, bringing with it new skins for weapons, armor and furniture. Other limited-time offers, such as the "Light Piece Loot Box: Icy Mist", are also part of the update and offer exclusive content.

Bug fixes and gameplay optimizations

A large number of bug fixes ensure a smoother gaming experience. Problems with mutation chances and various game mechanics have been corrected. The controls and camera perspective have also been optimized, especially with regard to climbing and jumping. The developers have also fixed various bugs relating to NPCs, the world map and the various events.

How does world merging affect the game?
World merging ensures that players meet enough other players even in the later stages of a scenario, which promotes dynamics and social interaction.

What new items are available in the store?
There are new skins in the store, including the Epic Mode set "Shadow Rose" and time-limited loot boxes with exclusive content.

What bugs have been fixed?
A large number of bugs have been fixed, including problems with mutation chances, controls and various bugs in events and dungeons.