Once Human receives a major update on July 22, 2026, introducing significant quality-of-life improvements and new gameplay mechanics. The maintenance is scheduled for 4:00 PM (PT) and is expected to last approximately two hours.

Quick Facts

  • Platform Update Sizes: PC launcher (7.7 GB), PC client (218 MB), Android (407 MB), iOS (411 MB).
  • New Gameplay: RaidZone introduces "Mental Pollution" mechanics and four new survival gear sets.
  • Construction Tools: New snap-point switching allows for more precise building on walls, ceilings, roofs, stairs, and pillars.
  • Account Features: Appearance presets are now shared across all characters on an account.

RaidZone: Mental Pollution and Farming

The update introduces "Mental Pollution Zones" within the RaidZone. Players must manage a new "Mentality" stat, which decreases alongside HP while in polluted regions. To counter this, all gear now features a "Mental Resistance" stat. Four new specialized gear items—the Anti-pollution Mask, Deep Isolation Set, Gas-tight Helmet, and Mental Shielding Suit—have been added to aid exploration.

Farming and breeding in the RaidZone have also been overhauled. Optimized light and irrigation can now yield rare Deviated Plants, while feeding livestock preferred food increases the chances of obtaining high-quality byproducts or combat supplies. Additionally, players can now use the new Telescope item for long-distance reconnaissance.

Construction and Inventory Management

Building has been refined with a new snap-point switching feature. Players can now toggle between different connection points on structural elements using Shift + mouse wheel on PC or the on-screen button on mobile. To prevent resource loss, the developers have implemented an "Item Lock" system. Locked items are protected from accidental discarding, selling, or disassembly, and the status applies automatically to all items sharing the same name.

Custom Server Revamp

The Custom Server homepage has been completely redesigned to include better server discovery, host-exclusive gameplay tags, and custom cover image uploads. A new "Custom Dungeon" gameplay mode allows hosts to edit enemy difficulty, skill sets, and loot drops. Players participating in custom dungeons between July 23 and August 20 can earn rewards, including a Stardust Secret Crate (S13) and Battle Pass XP.

Balance Adjustments and Shop Returns

Several combat elements have been adjusted, including nerfs to the SN700 - Finale weapon to prevent extreme burst damage in multiplayer Alpha battles. Deviant abilities for ZapCam, Mini Wonder, and Pyro Dino have also been rebalanced. In the shop, the "Summer Wave" Lightforge Loot Crate event returns, allowing players to select and pull from five different crate themes, including Golden Surge and Frostshade.

Following the maintenance, all players will be compensated with 1,000 Starchrom, 100 Mitsuko's Mark, one S13 Epic Stardust Secret Crate, and 30 Colorful Badges.