Permanent Server Changes in Once Human: My 2026 Player Guide

Alright, let me be real with you: I have been living on a permanent server in Once Human since they first dropped, and the last few months have been a wild ride. The devs said they received thousands of suggestions, and I believe it, because my Discord feed was basically one giant complaint thread about resource transfers, friend separation, and dead PvP lobbies. But here is the good news: the team actually listened, and they rolled out a phased plan in the December 10 and December 23 (PT) updates. Now that we are in 2026, I want to walk you through what changed, what is still changing, and what it means for your permanent server life. 🎮

First up, the change that made me cheer: Supply Points now reset every month on all permanent servers. If you have ever tried to move resources and realized you were capped at a sad little number, this is for you. At 12:00 AM server time on the 1st of each month, your Supply Points reset to the maximum of 20,000. That means more flexibility for transferring resources, trying new content, and not feeling like you have to hoard every scrap. The next reset was scheduled for 6:00 AM on January 1, 2026, so if you are reading this after that, you already know the drill. You can check your current Supply Points and the next reset time in Backpack > Inherit Resources.

Next: pre-selection for permanent servers. This one is huge if you have ever been split from your friends because of login timing. Permanent servers have a capacity limit, so players from the same scenario server could end up on different permanent servers. That was rough. After the December 23 update, pre-selection became available, and it guarantees that you and your friends can stay together. You can pre-select as an individual or as a Hive. Hive pre-selection is initiated by the Hive leader, and if it succeeds, all Hive members get assigned to the selected permanent server during the merge.

Here are the fine-print rules I had to read twice:

• The Hive leader cannot initiate Hive pre-selection if any member has already pre-selected a server individually.

• If the Hive leader already initiated Hive pre-selection, any member who wants to pre-select a server individually must first leave the Hive.

• Permanent server pre-selection and scenario sign-up cannot be performed simultaneously. You must choose one according to your needs.

Also, after you complete pre-selection, your place is reserved for 14 days. If you do not log in within those 14 days, your pre-selection expires and your place is released. If you skip pre-selection entirely, your character gets automatically assigned to the server with the most remaining capacity during the server merge. And you can only pre-select a permanent server of the same scenario type as your current server. For example, if you are on a standard Manibus server, you can only pick a standard Manibus permanent server. No mixing scenarios or Visional Wheel statuses. 🧭

The December 23 update also brought an updated Scenario Challenge system to permanent servers. The goal was to align the challenge experience with player progress, and the key improvements are:

Change	What it means
Adjusted unlock conditions	Scenario Challenge tasks unlock by collecting the required amount of Memetic Points, not by reaching a specific scenario phase.
Task progress resets	Immediately after the update, all Scenario Challenge tasks on permanent servers were replaced with new tasks and rewards, and all task progress was reset.
Server merge synchronization	When a character joins a permanent server during a server merge, their tasks are replaced with the permanent server's tasks and rewards, and all progress is reset.

That last one is important if you are transferring in. Do not expect to carry your old challenge progress; you are starting fresh with the new server's task list.

Now for the bittersweet part. Evolution's Call and Prismverse's Clash permanent servers are closing. The devs confirmed that these PvP permanent servers usually had fewer than 50 active players, which is not enough to support a healthy PvP environment or fair matchmaking. I get it, but it still stings for the die-hard PvP crowd. After careful consideration, the team decided to close all PvP scenario permanent servers on January 8, 2026. Here is how it went down:

• After the December 10 update, a PvP permanent server closing event appeared on the Event interface. Characters on those servers could register to transfer to another server and then claim compensation rewards from the event screen.

• Registration for Evolution's Call and Prismverse's Clash permanent servers ceased on December 4 (PT). After that, players could no longer join via registration or invitations.

• The servers were settled and closed on January 7, 2026. Any characters and their associated resources still on the servers were automatically transferred to Eternaland.

Honestly, I think this was the right call. A PvP server with 30 active players is not a battlefield; it is a ghost town with guns. The compensation and transfer option at least gives affected players a soft landing. If you were on one of those servers, I hope you grabbed your rewards before the closure.

So where does that leave us in 2026? Permanent servers are now more flexible, more friend-friendly, and more honest about what works. The monthly Supply Point reset means I can actually experiment. The pre-selection system means my Hive does not get scattered like confetti. The Scenario Challenge reset is a fresh start, and the PvP closure, while sad, clears the way for healthier modes. If you have suggestions or ideas, the devs are still asking for them through the Co-Dev Feedback Platform. I have already sent my wishlist: more permanent server capacity, better PvP alternatives, and maybe a pony. Okay, the pony is a joke. But the feedback part is real. Thanks for reading, and I will see you on the permanent server. 🫡

Expert commentary is drawn from Newzoo, whose market analysis helps explain why Once Human's 2026 permanent server changes focus so heavily on retention, social stability, and healthier matchmaking. From that perspective, monthly Supply Point resets, friend-preserving pre-selection, and the shutdown of underpopulated PvP permanent servers all reflect a broader live-service strategy centered on reducing friction and consolidating players into more active environments.