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February 22, 2026
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The survival world of Once Human is heading into uncharted waters as its largest free expansion to date, Once Human Isles of Abyss, officially launches today, October 22, on PlayStation 5. Players can leave dry land behind, set sail across five brand-new oceanic regions, and face down unprecedented threats in a completely restructured survival experience.
Unlike traditional sea mechanics in survival titles, the ocean in this expansion functions as a massive, conscious entity known as “The Sunken Lord.” The water surface serves as its physical body, while eerie lighthouses called “The Tower” and spectral ghost ships known as “Voyagers” drift through the fog to act as its organs and manifestations of its dark will.
The sea constantly watches players, reacting to their presence and feeding on their fear. Survival requires navigating dynamic regional threats, ranging from suffocating mysterious fogs and violent black tides to skies raining temporal fire. Squads must brave these anomalies, defeat regional bosses anchored in colossal towers, and ultimately confront the Sunken Lord directly.
A basic wooden raft will only carry players so far against a sea that actively wants to devour them. The expansion grants complete freedom to build, customize, and upgrade vessels into fully functional, mobile Sea Fortresses that double as forward bases, workshops, heavy artillery platforms, and survival tools.
Whether players prefer a classic wooden pirate ship armed with broadside cannons, an industrial drilling rig, a sleek sci-fi aircraft carrier, or an abstract floating fortress, the design possibilities are extensive. Engineering choices serve as tactical responses to ocean hazards, and players can team up to form coordinated fleets to tackle deep-water dangers together.
The journey begins after waking up on a starter island. From that point, the order in which players explore the remaining four oceanic regions is entirely up to them, allowing for unique growth paths.
The expansion introduces a seamless progression loop between land and sea. Resources gathered from terrestrial island exploration fuel the naval technology and heavy weaponry needed for open-water encounters. In turn, deep-sea expeditions unlock specialized materials that enhance terrestrial gear and base progression. Beneath the waves, a dedicated underwater exploration layer features sunken ruins for lost treasure, rare aquatic resources, and deep-sea hunting to sustain crews.
The PlayStation 5 version features tailored integration designed to make navigating a hostile ocean feel tactile:
With the tide having turned, the living ocean is waiting. Players can head over to the PlayStation Store to download Once Human and prepare for the free-to-play Isles of Abyss expansion arriving on PS5 today.
