Once Human (PT) Server Launch Schedule Adjustment Notes (25th May 2026)
Once Human's next major update rolls out on May 27 PT, flipping the Visional Wheel to Gravity Abyss and reshuffling how and when new servers open.
The Visional Wheel is turning again. After maintenance on May 27 (PT), Once Human updates to Gravity Abyss, and the first batch of server launch plans are already confirmed.
The headline change for most players is that existing servers carrying the Visional Wheel tag will automatically flip from Aberrant Progeny to Gravity Abyss. Normal servers for Manibus, The Way of Winter, Endless Dream, and Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve will all get new Visional Worlds added, so you won't need to transfer servers to access the new content. Six scenarios are getting at least one server at launch, with more to follow based on demand.
Registration schedules are also being restructured post-update. North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia get weekly Saturday openings for most scenarios, while South America, Japan, Korea, and HK/MO/TW shift to a twice-monthly cadence on the 1st and 15th. Reservations for several scenarios were paused from May 23 and will reopen after the update. It's a sensible move to avoid server congestion at launch, though players sitting on a paused reservation will want to check in-game for the exact timing.
Here's everything that changed.
Full Patch Notes
Dear Metas,
After the May 27(PT), 2026 maintenance, the Visional Wheel will spin again, updating to \[Gravity Abyss]. To help Metas arrange gaming schedules, we are announcing the first batch of server launch plans. Additionally, to enhance the in-server experience, we will also adjust the registration opening schedule.
For details on Gravity Abyss gameplay, please see the Dev Blog: Dev Blog丨Visional Wheel S4 "Gravity Abyss" Coming Soon _ Once Human New Version Is Live! Starfire Festival Rewards Are Here!
Post-Update Server Opening Schedule
After the maintenance, we'll open servers that you can join immediately. Refer to the server opening times and initial server counts listed below.
For servers that are already open and have the Visional Wheel tag, the tag will automatically change from Aberrant Progeny to Gravity Abyss. In addition, Normal servers for Manibus, The Way of Winter, Endless Dream, and Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve will all receive new Visional Worlds. This means Metas can experience Gravity Abyss right away without transferring servers.
For details on Visional World changes, please see the Dev Blog: Dev Blog丨Introducing Visional Worlds and Normal Worlds _ Once Human New Version Is Live! Starfire Festival Rewards Are Here!
First Batch Server Launch Plan for All Regions:
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Scenario
Initial Server Count
Opening Time
Manibus
1
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Opens immediately after the May 27(PT), 2026 version update
Endless Dream
1
Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve
1
The Way of Winter
1
Evolution's Call
1
Prismverse's Clash (Visional)
1
We'll also open more servers as necessary based on demand.
Registration Opening Schedule Adjustment
To improve the experience on new servers, the server launch schedule will be adjusted after the May 27(PT), 2026 update as follows:
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Scenario
Launch Schedule for North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia
Launch Schedule for South America, Japan, Korea, HK & MO & TW
Manibus
Opens at 08:00 AM every Saturday
Opens at 08:00 AM on the 1st and 15th day of each month
Endless Dream
Opens at 08:00 AM every Saturday
Opens at 08:00 AM on the 1st and 15th day of each month
The Way of Winter
Opens at 08:00 AM every Saturday
Opens at 08:00 AM on the 1st and 15th day of each month
Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve
Opens at 08:00 AM every other Saturday
Opens at 08:00 AM on the 1st and 15th day of each month
Evolution's Call
Opens at 08:00 AM on the 1st day of each month
Not available
Prismverse's Clash (Visional)
Opens at 08:00 AM every Saturday
Opens at 08:00 AM every Saturday
Note:
1. In North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, server reservations for Manibus, The Way of Winter, Endless Dream, Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve, and Evolution's Call will be paused starting May 23, 2026(server time). Reservations will reopen after the May 27(PT) update.
2. Please refer to the in-game information for the actual server opening details.
Going forward, we may further adjust the server opening plan based on server performance and player feedback. Please keep an eye on official announcements for future updates.
Once Human Development Team
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