You can look forward to patch 2.2.5 as a meaningful update for resource traders and base builders. While it doesn’t introduce massive gameplay overhauls, the improvements make daily activities noticeably smoother. This update launched on January 7, 2026, with several fan-requested features and refinements.
Five Light Forge Collections Return
You can now reclaim five beloved Light Forge loot crates that many players missed. Nightbloom Sect, Youthful Glory, Pyro Glide, Hype Party, and Cloud Command are back by popular demand. The top three were actually player-voted based on community preferences, so this reflects real player interest.
You can participate in up to three out of five crates simultaneously. Draw progress carries over from previous runs, so returning collectors keep their historical data intact.
Exclusive Rarity Effects on Returning Crates
You’ll notice fresh visual effects on returning collection items. The Psychedelic Skull now features a space-time warping effect. The Pyro Glide motorcycle gained a high-speed burst trail effect. Vulpine Shadow from Nightbloom shows bullet impact visuals. Genesis Crossbow from Hype Party displays attack and hit effects.
You can also unlock collection challenge rewards, including themed badges, backpack charms, wallpapers, and alternate-color fashion sets. The 10 additional half-price draws give you extra opportunities to secure favorites without breaking the bank.
Luxury Rhythm Kitchen Furniture Pack
You can now furnish your base with elegant, modern kitchen designs launching January 15, 2026. The Luxury Rhythm Kitchen is a rare-quality furniture pack that appeals to detail-focused builders. It arrives with a limited-time 28% discount, making it an excellent value for territory customization.
The pack transforms your base cooking area into a lifestyle statement. You can combine this with other decor to create truly unique, personalized territories.
One-Hour Binding on Feed and Water
You can trade resources far more flexibly now. The post-trade binding duration for feed and water was reduced to just 1 hour. Previously, longer binding periods locked players out of quick resource exchanges with teammates.
This change particularly benefits active traders managing shared resource pools. You can now quickly redistribute supplies without extended waiting periods. Teamwork-focused clans and squads benefit significantly here.
Direct Skin Selection During Building
You can now select construction skins directly via the build interface instead of navigating menus. The process feels significantly faster and more intuitive during active construction. You no longer need extra clicks to preview or apply skins.
Structure level switching logic remains unchanged—you still adjust durability and capacity properly. The interface improvement simply removes unnecessary menu steps.
Customizable Frequently Used Tab
You can now pin favorite structures, furniture, skins, and build items to your Frequently Used tab. This customizable approach makes large-scale base building substantially more efficient. Instead of scrolling through massive catalogs, your essentials sit at the top.
You can set and adjust favorites anytime, so your workflow adapts to your current build project. Veterans appreciate this flexibility for swapping between exploration builds and raid-zone setups.
Adjustment to Show/Hide Wires and Pipes
You can find the Show/Hide Wires and Pipes option moved to System Settings → Game Settings on PC. On mobile, look in Settings → Basic Settings → System Settings. This change accommodates future building function buttons that developers plan to implement.
Most players keep this setting permanently toggled one way or the other, so moving it to settings reduces unnecessary keybind clutter.
Server Launch Schedule Adjustments
You can now access Visional Wheel, Way of Winter, and Endless Dream servers on new dates. They launch on the 1st and 15th of each month for some regions, only the 15th for others. This spacing gives players more consistent launch opportunities throughout the month.
Jukebox Gets Christmas Theme Track
You can enjoy the “A Swell Of A Time” track in your home jukebox now. This Christmas Wish event exclusive brings cozy seasonal vibes to your territory year-round. Perfect for creating peaceful, festive atmospheres while decorating or relaxing.
Bug Fixes Impacting Gameplay
You can breathe easier knowing Way of Winter’s allied Scorcher units no longer incorrectly flag as enemies. This bug affected team coordination for over a month. Thermal towers now summon proper allies instead of hostile units.
Several Deviation skill issues also received fixes, including energy consumption bugs for Soul Summoner, Dr. Teddy, and Zapamander. Dr. Teddy’s Ultimate hormone stacking also got corrected for proper balance.
Raid Zone Deviation Drop Logic Changes
You can now find territory-type Deviations in roadside resource crates. Combat-type Deviations appear in strongholds and stronghold crates. This clearer loot structure helps players target specific Deviation types more efficiently.
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Looking Ahead to Once Human in 2026
You can expect major systems overhauls coming later this year. The Tech system will replace Mnemetics entirely, emphasizing research-based progression. Mod system improvements allow targeting specific mods more easily for personalized builds.
Island-themed PvE scenarios arrive with water survival mechanics and aquatic vehicles. First-person combat gameplay gets fully integrated across all scenarios. Raid zones receive major overhauls with unlockable rooms and Rosetta airship patrols.
Visional Wheel Season 3 brings extreme pollution zones, visual illusions, and tougher survival mechanics. The X Days Till the End collaboration event lands alongside these updates. Console launch on PlayStation and Xbox comes in 2026 with cross-platform support.
