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May 27(PT) Version Server Launch Schedule Adjustment Announcement

Dear Metas, After the May 27(PT), 2026 maintenance, the Visional Wheel will spin again, updating to [Gravity Abyss]. To help Metas arrange gaming schedules, we are announcing the first batch of server launch plans.

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changedAfter the May 27(PT), 2026 maintenance, the Visional Wheel will spin again, updating to [Gravity Abyss]. To help Metas arrange gaming schedules, we are announcing the first batch of server launch plans. Additionally, to enhance the in-server experience, we will also adjust the registration opening schedule.
addedFor details on Gravity Abyss gameplay, please see the Dev Blog: Dev Blog丨Visional Wheel S4 "Gravity Abyss" Coming Soon _ Once Human New Version Is Live! Starfire Festival Rewards Are Here! ​
changedPost-Update Server Opening Schedule
changedAfter the maintenance, we'll open servers that you can join immediately. Refer to the server opening times and initial server counts listed below.
addedFor servers that are already open and have the Visional Wheel tag, the tag will automatically change from Aberrant Progeny to Gravity Abyss. In addition, Normal servers for Manibus, The Way of Winter, Endless Dream, and Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve will all receive new Visional Worlds. This means Metas can experience Gravity Abyss right away without transferring servers.
addedFor details on Visional World changes, please see the Dev Blog: Dev Blog丨Introducing Visional Worlds and Normal Worlds _ Once Human New Version Is Live! Starfire Festival Rewards Are Here! ​

Dear Metas,

After the May 27(PT), 2026 maintenance, the Visional Wheel will spin again, updating to [Gravity Abyss]. To help Metas arrange gaming schedules, we are announcing the first batch of server launch plans. Additionally, to enhance the in-server experience, we will also adjust the registration opening schedule.

For details on Gravity Abyss gameplay, please see the Dev Blog: Dev Blog丨Visional Wheel S4 "Gravity Abyss" Coming Soon _ Once Human New Version Is Live! Starfire Festival Rewards Are Here! ​

Post-Update Server Opening Schedule

After the maintenance, we'll open servers that you can join immediately. Refer to the server opening times and initial server counts listed below.

For servers that are already open and have the Visional Wheel tag, the tag will automatically change from Aberrant Progeny to Gravity Abyss. In addition, Normal servers for Manibus, The Way of Winter, Endless Dream, and Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve will all receive new Visional Worlds. This means Metas can experience Gravity Abyss right away without transferring servers.

For details on Visional World changes, please see the Dev Blog: Dev Blog丨Introducing Visional Worlds and Normal Worlds _ Once Human New Version Is Live! Starfire Festival Rewards Are Here! ​

First Batch Server Launch Plan for All Regions:

ScenarioInitial Server CountOpening Time
Manibus1Opens immediately after the May 27(PT), 2026 version update
Endless Dream1
Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve1
The Way of Winter1
Evolution's Call1
Prismverse's Clash (Visional)1

We'll also open more servers as necessary based on demand.

Registration Opening Schedule Adjustment

To improve the experience on new servers, the server launch schedule will be adjusted after the May 27(PT), 2026 update as follows:

ScenarioLaunch Schedule for North America, Europe, and Southeast AsiaLaunch Schedule for South America, Japan, Korea, HK & MO & TW
ManibusOpens at 08:00 AM every SaturdayOpens at 08:00 AM on the 1st and 15th day of each month
Endless DreamOpens at 08:00 AM every SaturdayOpens at 08:00 AM on the 1st and 15th day of each month
The Way of WinterOpens at 08:00 AM every SaturdayOpens at 08:00 AM on the 1st and 15th day of each month
Deviation: Survive, Capture, PreserveOpens at 08:00 AM every other SaturdayOpens at 08:00 AM on the 1st and 15th day of each month
Evolution's CallOpens at 08:00 AM on the 1st day of each monthNot available
Prismverse's Clash (Visional)Opens at 08:00 AM every SaturdayOpens at 08:00 AM every Saturday

Note:

  1. In North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, server reservations for Manibus, The Way of Winter, Endless Dream, Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve, and Evolution's Call will be paused starting May 23, 2026(server time). Reservations will reopen after the May 27(PT) update.

  2. Please refer to the in-game information for the actual server opening details.

Going forward, we may further adjust the server opening plan based on server performance and player feedback. Please keep an eye on official announcements for future updates.

Once Human Development Team

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Steam News / 25 May 2026

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