Once Human Patch Notes: Latest Update (Oct 12, 2026)
Nick Guli|The latest Once Human update is “Dev Blog | New Weapons and Armor Coming Soon”, which was posted on Steam on October 12, 2026. Following the version update on October 21 (PT), Once Human will introduce a new weapon and a new armor piece. This update focuses on enhancing Frost Vortex and Ice Spear mechanics, allowing for more combat and build options tailored to Frost-related playstyles. The new weapon creates Frost Vortexes and shoots Ice Spears, while the armor enhances the effects of Frost Vortexes.
What changed in the latest Once Human update
New weapon: SOCR – Cosmic Visitor
- A weapon hit has a chance to generate a Frost Vortex. The first hit after reloading is guaranteed to trigger it.
- After hitting enemies a certain number of times, the weapon fires an Ice Spear that locks onto the target.
- After the Ice Spear hits, it explodes and deals damage.
- When a Frost Vortex is generated, the weapon fires a certain number of Ice Spears that automatically attack targets within sight.
- When a target is killed, the weapon fires a certain number of Ice Spears that automatically attack targets within sight. This has a short cooldown.
- Ice Spear is an Ice Construct and benefits from the corresponding Keyword VFX.
New armor: Snowline Elite Vest
- When a Frost Vortex is generated, its triggered effects activate 1 extra time.
- No additional Frost Vortex is generated by this extra activation.
- Each Frost Vortex generated increases Frost Vortex damage, up to 5 stacks for 5 seconds.
Read the full official patch notes on Steam.
Recent Once Human updates
| Date | Update | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Dev Blog | New Weapons and Armor Coming Soon | A version update on October 21 (PT) adds one new weapon, the SOCR – Cosmic Visitor, and one new armor, the Snowline Elite Vest, for Frost builds. | Official notes |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3.0.7 Bug Fixes (October 10) | This bug fix update corrects clothing display problems for two outfits and an occasional Shop lag issue on PC. | Official notes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3.0.7 Bug Fixes (October 9) | Update 3.0.7 fixes two dye problems on outfits and an issue that stopped some players from placing livestock in their territory. | Official notes |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 3.0.7 Bug Fixes (September 30) | Patch 3.0.7 fixes bugs in custom servers, cosmetics, Balloon Biomechanical damage, mobile client lag, RV teleporting and a PS gift pack claim screen. | Official notes |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 3.0.7 Bug Fixes (September 29) | This bug fix update adds batch player management for custom server hosts and fixes display and visual effect issues with cosmetic sets. | Official notes |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Meta Hotline | Hot Feedback and Optimization Progress Vol. 10 | The developers report progress on six top community suggestions from the Feedback Hot Charts, including vehicle firing, Mod Guarantee, and controller vibration. | Official notes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Version 3.0.7 Update Announcement (September 28) | Official notes | |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 23) | Official notes | |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Special Notes on Beastmaster Beast Whistle Feature and Future Optimization Plans | Official notes | |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 21) | Official notes | |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 20) | Official notes | |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 19) | Official notes |
How often does Once Human get updated?
Once Human has had 31 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 31 in the past year, roughly one every 2 days.
Once Human patch notes FAQ
When was the last Once Human update?
The most recent Once Human update is "Dev Blog | New Weapons and Armor Coming Soon", posted on Steam on Oct 12, 2026.
What changed in the latest Once Human patch?
After the October 21 (PT) version update, Once Human adds 1 new weapon and 1 new armor. The update centers on the Frost Vortex and Ice Spear mechanics, expanding combat and build options for Frost-related playstyles. The weapon generates Frost Vortexes and fires Ice Spears, while the armor boosts Frost Vortex effects.
How often does Once Human get patched?
Once Human has had 31 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 31 in the past year, roughly one every 2 days.
Where can I read the official Once Human patch notes?
The developer posts full patch notes on the game's Steam news page. We link each one in the table above.
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How we write these: Explosion summarizes the developer’s official Steam announcements and links the original notes. This page checks for new patches several times a day.
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