Once Human’s 229-Ban Week: Fair Play, False Bans, and Nalcott’s Future

The Once Human development team began 2026 with a broom in one hand and a shield in the other. From December 26, 2025, to January 1, 2026, the team swept through its servers and banned 229 players. That number included 98 accounts penalized for cheating and 11 for malicious interference. But the broom didn't stop there. Another 139 players received bans of varying lengths for language violations. The team said the AI moderation model is still being updated, and backend monitoring data showed a slight chance of false bans. If anyone has questions or concerns about a penalty, they can submit an appeal through the in-game appeal screen. The team offered a sincere apology for any inconvenience.

Here's the kicker: the reports kept coming. Metas—the game's players—continued to flag cheating behavior. The most frequent offenses this week were flying, teleporting, and speed hacks. The team verified and acted promptly. Moving forward, it promised to enhance real-time data monitoring and retrospective enforcement against groups engaging in malicious in-game behaviors: frequent hack use, carrying cheaters, or verbal harassment. Once suspicious malicious activities or benefits gained through cheating are detected, periodic retrospective penalties will follow. The list of penalized accounts will be published in the corresponding cycle's Fair Play Announcement.

RaidZone, the team reiterated, is a survival competition experience that emphasizes fairness. Any individual or team actions that disrupt the game's fair environment are strictly prohibited. All Metas are encouraged to report such incidents and submit evidence through the in-game reporting system or other official feedback channels. Upon verification, appropriate actions will be taken. Additionally, any exploitation of automated scripts, game exploits, or bugs to gain unfair advantages will result in penalties once confirmed.

Let's be real: a fair world doesn't build itself. If players encounter violations, they should report them through designated channels or official customer service. The team will prioritize investigation and eliminate any behavior that undermines fair play. The goal is a fair gaming ecosystem that rejects malicious actions.

🛡️ The Week in Numbers

Reason	Players Penalized
Cheating	98
Malicious interference	11
Language violations	139

💬 Language Violations Breakdown

Duration	Players
30 days	2
7 days	15
1 day	86
2 hours	33

The team has been paying close attention to feedback about the chat restriction system. A focused optimization effort launched. Improvements include upgraded smart filtering to reduce false positives and better manual review processes for more accurate judgment. The system will continue to be refined to make communication smoother. This world is brought to life by interactions—whether sharing highlights or fighting alongside friends, every sincere exchange brings warmth. The team hopes everyone uses kind words to build meaningful memories and protect the beauty of Nalcott together.

🔍 Alt Accounts and Retroactive Bans

The team will identify characteristics of newly discovered cheats and use them for retroactive investigations. After banning an account, it will check for associated alt accounts and ban those as well. No kidding: the AI model is still learning to tell a playful shove from a real punch, but the human review layer is watching closely.

The following is the list of players penalized for using cheats or hacks from December 26 to January 1. The image below shows recently penalized players.

The team takes a firm stance against behaviors that disrupt others' gaming experiences. If players come across such behavior, they should report it via the in-game reporting system or to customer support. Going forward, any verified malicious behavior that disrupts gameplay will result in immediate bans. All Meta-Humans are encouraged to play responsibly and help maintain a fair and enjoyable gaming environment.

Below is the list of players penalized for maliciously exploiting game mechanics between December 26 and January 1. Due to space limitations, only ban records are displayed. The rest? ...

The Once Human Development Team