Oceanic Expansion Arrives on PS5

Once Human is hitting the high seas tomorrow, October 22, as the Isles of Abyss expansion officially arrives on PlayStation 5. This update shifts the focus from land-based survival to a massive oceanic environment, forcing players to adapt their strategies to a world dominated by water. The expansion is completely free to play for all existing users, ensuring that everyone can jump into the new content without additional costs.

New Mechanics and Exploration

The core of this update revolves around the introduction of five distinct oceanic regions. Players will no longer be confined to the shore, as the expansion introduces a dedicated underwater exploration layer. This change forces a shift in how you navigate the world, requiring careful management of resources while submerged. To survive these harsh conditions, you can now construct and customize your own mobile Sea Fortress. These structures act as your primary base of operations, allowing you to traverse the waves while maintaining your defenses and crafting stations. The ship-building mechanics provide a direct way to upgrade your mobility and combat capabilities as you encounter the dangers lurking beneath the surface.

The PlayStation 5 version of the game also takes advantage of specific hardware features to heighten the experience. The developers have integrated DualSense haptic feedback, which provides tactile sensations for various environmental effects, such as waves crashing against your fortress or the pressure of the deep sea. This addition aims to make the transition between land and water feel more distinct during your sessions.

  • Expansion Cost: Free to play
  • New Regions: Five oceanic zones
  • Base Building: Mobile Sea Fortress construction
  • Exploration: Dedicated underwater layer
  • Controller Support: DualSense haptic feedback integration

Whether you are scouting for resources in the deep or fortifying your mobile base against threats, the Isles of Abyss update significantly alters the progression loop. By combining the new underwater mechanics with the ability to build mobile structures, the game offers a fresh approach to survival that rewards players who master the sea. Ensure your game client is updated to access these features as soon as they go live tomorrow.