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Press release:
GUANGZHOU, China – (Jan 20th, 2026) – NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999), has announced a massive new update coming to Once Human on Jan 21st that will introduce even deadlier new areas and Deviants, as well as the ability to fuse with enemy Deviants, using their unique powers to survive in dangerous zones that are full of loot.

Once Human’s Visional Wheel Season 3 Update Adds Fusion Mechanics

On January 21 (PT), Once Human players will get a lot closer to the Deviants roaming the land. The Visional Wheel’s Season 3 update will introduce the Fusion mechanic, allowing players to merge with the bodies of special Deviants they slay, granting them a portion of their unique abilities and traits, as well as altering their appearance.

As part of the Fusion process, players can equip the head of their slain foe, creating a symbiotic relationship with it, which not only grants special faction-specific abilities but will provide extra strong support for exploring the newly expanded Deviant Zones.

Even Deadlier Deviant Zones Are Coming To Once Human

The Visional Wheel Season 3 update is introducing evolved versions of the Deviant Zones, filled with rare and powerful loot. The environment here has grown more fatal than ever before, but players could choose to fuse with Deviants to gain their adaptability, allowing them to explore without succumbing to the poison atmosphere.

There are three types of new Deviant Zones, with their own variants. These include:

Wild Deviant Zone: In these primal lands, giant animals prowl the abandoned buildings. Guns and technology are weakened here, with enemies that favour melee combat forcing the player to respond in kind.
Mirror Deviant Zone: These mysterious areas are filled with deceptive reflections, and any buildings created there spawn with mirrors, making things even more confusing. The Deviants here use the illusory landscape to hide from foes so that they can snipe them from afar.
Phantasmal Deviant Zone: The environment and enemies switch between real and illusion, causing players to second-guess everything they see, and allowing foes to hide in plain sight.

New Deviants & Gameplay Updates

Nalcott is about to become a lot more dangerous, as three powerful new Deviants have appeared, each requiring tactics and skill to overcome. These creatures are:

The Devourer: This massive beast resides within mines, biding its time for anyone foolish enough to raid its resources. Those who dig too greedily and too deeply will have to face this behemoth, as it bursts from mine shafts and chases down those who dare hunt within its lair.
The Sonivore: This indestructible beast hunts players through sounds. It cannot be slain by any weapons or technology possessed by humanity, so the only way to acquire its loot is to lure it away with noise. Fortunately, the Infant Sonivore can be slain in battle, allowing you to acquire its treasures.
The Hoarder Bug: This thieving monster loves to stockpile items left behind by overburdened players. It’s possible to track it down to its nest, where it hoards its loot in one pile. Any player caught stealing will not only have to face the wrath of the Hoarder Bug in battle, but will be pursued by them in the future, as any stolen loot is permanently marked.

More updates are coming to Once Human on January 21 (PT), including cross-server fights for the “Survive, Capture, Preserve” Deviation Scenario, the ability to share Territory blueprints via codes, and numerous character class & gameplay updates for RaidZone.

January 21 (PT) marks a massive update for Once Human, with the new Fusion mechanic opening up new gameplay opportunities, as Meta-Humans need to merge with Deviants to survive in the dangerous world, and earn the treasure that those fearful will never find.

To learn more about Once Human, visit:

Official Website – https://www.oncehuman.game/

Steam – https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139460/Once_Human/

Epic – https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/once-human-b5c576

Twitter/X – https://twitter.com/OnceHuman_

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/p/OnceHuman-100075881685019/

Discord – https://discord.com/invite/oncehuman

About NetEase Games

NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), is a leading global developer and publisher of video game IP across a variety of genres and platforms. NetEase Games’ development and publishing slate include titles such as Marvel Rivals, Where Winds Meet, Knives Out, and Naraka: Bladepoint, and partnerships with major entertainment brands such as Warner Bros and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary). NetEase Games also supports the growth and development of its innovative global studios in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.neteasegames.com/

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