Once Human’s journey after its launch continues to be a bumpy one, with a recent update causing issues with items and bases in the game. This has led to frustration among players and added more stress for the developers. Interestingly, the problems cropped up just as the developers were urging fans to leave positive reviews on Steam to boost the game’s rating.
The post-apocalyptic crafting game has faced its fair share of challenges since its release, which has resulted in a “mixed” rating on Steam despite high player numbers and strong sales. In an attempt to improve the game’s image, representatives from NetEase and Starry Studio reached out to fans on the Once Human Discord, asking them to leave positive reviews on Steam.
However, the July 18 patch meant to address bugs ended up causing unexpected issues. Players reported losing items when trying to deposit them and seeing their carefully built bases destroyed. Images of ruined homes were shared on the Once Human subreddit and Steam Page, with players seeking help to restore them.
The developers acknowledged the problems and assured players that they were working on resolving them as quickly as possible. Players who lost items will have them replaced through in-game mail, and those affected by the patch will receive additional compensation. Despite the setbacks, the developers are committed to fixing the issues and improving the overall player experience.
Following the patch problems, the call for positive reviews was removed from the Discord server. It remains to be seen if a new initiative will be launched after the current crisis is resolved. Negative reviews can have a significant impact on the game’s future, and fans have expressed concerns about the potential consequences.
Despite the recent challenges, the tide seems to be turning, with a reduction in negative Steam reviews. The developers are hopeful that the game will continue to attract players and grow its community. As Once Human approaches its first map and character reset in August, it will be interesting to see how these changes will be received by the player base.