Once Human's New Survival Scenario: Isles of Abyss Final Test is Coming Soon!
This ocean world, full of the unknown and adventure, awaits exploration and feedback from Vanguard Metas. We welcome Metas from North America to sign up and join this test, experiencing and refining this new scenario with us. Below are the specific details of this test.
Region: North America
Platforms: PC, Console
Test Scale: Approximately 4,000 players will be recruited for this test
Breakdown: 2,500 on PC, 1,500 on Console
Test Period: September 16, 21:00 - October 8, 03:00 (PT)
Duration: Approximately 22 days
Test Type: Confidential Online Closed Beta (Data Wipe)
This test is the final test for the Isles of Abyss scenario, with the overall test objective focusing more on the complete scenario experience. The current phase is planned as "Phase I: 5 days, Phase II: 17 days" (the phase duration for this test is only applicable to the test schedule; the final scenario phase cycle is subject to the official release version).
Metas participating in this test do not need to download a new client and can directly use the current client to experience the content. After the test concludes, character data on the test server will be deleted.
Players who have been granted access to the test are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before the test begins. Without permission, any test-related content must not be shared externally, including but not limited to screenshots, videos, live streams, screen recordings, or text leaks.
The Isles of Abyss scenario will present players with a brand-new maritime survival challenge. Metas will explore a cluster of scattered islands, gather resources amidst dynamic weather and day-night cycles, build facilities, and confront threats from the environment and mysterious enemies.
The content in the current stage is still under development and does not represent the final quality. We will focus on player feedback from this test to make subsequent adjustments and improvements to the Isles of Abyss scenario.
To preserve the freshness of the new scenario content for all players, Metas who have been granted access must strictly comply with the NDA. Any violation will be taken seriously, including but not limited to account bans, bans on associated accounts, and legal action.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Let's work together to maintain a fair and enjoyable test environment for everyone.
Submit your application via the survey link below.
Recruitment deadline: September 4(PT)
Survey Link: https://research.easebar.com/htmls/vf02pe/paper.html
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Please provide accurate information as requested in the survey.
Before September 9(PT), we will review applications and select eligible players, and notify them of their test access and server entry instructions via email or SMS.
Players who have been granted access are required to sign the NDA before the test begins.
Once you have been granted access to this test, you will be prompted to enter the Pioneer Test upon logging into the game.
*Console players: please download the full Resource Pack first. Once the download is complete, you can start playing.
You can also continue playing other scenarios and switch back to the Pioneer Test at any time via the mode switch button in the upper left corner.
The core region and main game modes of the Isles of Abyss scenario will be available for this test, including:
As World Progress advances, Calamity Towers in the ocean will gradually activate. Once activated, Metas can rally allies and sail to the corresponding ocean area to challenge the Calamity Tower.
When a Calamity Tower is defeated for the first time, reward mails will be sent to all players on the server, and World Progress will receive an additional boost, speeding up the transition to Phase II. As World Progress and Scenario Progress advance, Calamity Towers will also introduce new challenge variations.
Metas will explore the island ecosystem, obtaining gear in new ways, collecting new resources, facilities, and tech within the new ocean and underwater environments, and gradually advancing the related story.
When night falls, more dangerous enemies appear on the island, and survival challenges escalate accordingly.
Deviations will always appear in the wilderness. Players can directly engage in combat with them and attempt capture.
The Voyager will cruise and appear along random routes across the world's major waters. You can choose to sail out and destroy it, or board it to loot supplies.
Voyagers come in various types. As the ship size increases and facilities improve, the Challenge Difficulty will gradually rise, and the Loot Crate rewards will also upgrade accordingly.
Haywire Zones are crucial survival events in the Isles of Abyss scenario, bringing unique survival rules and extreme challenges to different island groups.
The following four types of Haywire Zones will be available in this test:
Mist of Deceit: The pervasive mist engulfs your vision. The lower your HP, the lower your vision. Wisely using light-based items to dispel the mist and dealing with enemies lurking within is the key to getting through this region.
Skyfire: Meteoric gold falling from the sky have completely transformed the volcanic region. Immense wealth lies hidden within the scorching meteorites.
Time Rain: Anything touched by the Time Rain falls into temporal disorder. Plants and animals grow at unnatural speed, while items and gear wear down rapidly. To survive, make strategic use of the accelerated time to overcome each challenge.
Black Tide: Pollution surges onto the islands in cycles with the Black Tide. Successive Pollution Zones rise here one after another, reshaping the local rules of survival.
The energy of the Calamity Owl has overflowed to various islands, forming Calamity Nests in many places. Each Calamity Nest spawns with a randomized layout and is filled with various powerful combat units. Metas must arm themselves, be fully prepared, destroy the obstacles and threats within, and ultimately eliminate the Calamity Owl to obtain generous rewards from it.
"The Sunken Lord" is a 4-player Dungeon. After Phase II of the scenario begins, "The Sunken Lord" will officially appear when the Purification Progress reaches 100%.
In this test, the naval combat section will also bring several optimizations:
Cannon Switching Interaction Optimization: Cannons can now be switched via a wheel, allowing Metas to switch to the target cannon more quickly. The camera for controlling cannons during navigation has also been adjusted.
Pre-aim Line: Cannons with projectile drop will be equipped with a pre-aim line to help Metas hit their targets more effectively.
Mobility and Handling Optimization: In this test, water territories are easier to start moving, and the issue of difficult turning has also been alleviated to some extent.
In the Abyssal Sea regions, Metas will have the opportunity to obtain Treasure Maps and use them to locate hidden underwater exploration sites such as shipwrecks and laboratories, where rare treasures await. The long-sealed underwater laboratories have come to light, waiting for Metas to rally and embark on an expedition into the deep sea.
The Pioneer Test will serve as one of the primary methods for testing significant update content moving forward. By participating in the Pioneer Test, you can obtain the exclusive token "Wish Emblem."
Wish Emblems can be redeemed for gifts in the "Events - Shop - Starwish Shop".
The rewards for this test include:
The sign-in event lasts a total of 10 days;
Daily sign-in rewards grant 100 Wish Emblems;
Signing in on the 7th day grants the exclusive cosmetic reward for this test, the "Jade Nocturne";
If the "Jade Nocturne" is obtained again, it will be transformed into 300 Wish Emblems;
Reaching Tech Level 10 grants 300 Wish Emblems.
Wish Emblems will be distributed directly upon claiming and are shared with the official server, where they can be used and redeemed.
Your feedback is crucial to us. We will use player feedback from the Pioneer Test as a key reference for future adjustments to the Isles of Abyss scenario.
This test will feature an exclusive feedback event on the Pioneer Test Server. An announcement detailing the participation method, Points Rules, and feedback rewards will be released at that time.
We sincerely invite all Metas participating in the test to actively engage in the feedback event. Speak your mind, share your opinions and suggestions, and let us work together to make the new scenario better.
Thank you to all Metas for your support of Once Human. We look forward to setting sail with you into these uncharted waters!
Once Human Development Team
