Once Human Adds Ocean Exploration and Shipbuilding in Isles of Abyss Update

Once Human is preparing a major content drop called Isles of Abyss that will launch on Thursday, October 22. The update adds a wide open ocean to the multiplayer shooter survivalbox, along with shipbuilding systems and new locations for players to explore.

Until now, the game has kept survivors on landlocked maps filled with weird and wild threats. The development team is expanding the playable area onto the seas, giving players a new dimension of survival gameplay. Shipbuilding will let survivors construct vessels to traverse the water, while new locations promise fresh resources and dangers.

The addition of ocean travel changes how players approach the world. Instead of being confined to terrestrial zones, groups can now plan expeditions across water, build floating bases, and encounter whatever lurks beneath the waves. This shift addresses a common request from the community for more varied biomes and traversal options.

Isles of Abyss arrives as a free update for all Once Human players. The game remains in active development, with this patch representing one of its largest single expansions to date. Survivors should prepare their inventories and gather materials ahead of the October 22 launch.