Once Human's Isles of Abyss Update Sets Sail October 22

What if the thing you needed to worry about next in Once Human wasn't just on land, but across the open ocean? That's exactly the vibe the multiplayer shooter survivalbox is going for with its huge Isles of Abyss update, which drops on Thursday, October 22nd.

So far, Once Human has kept players busy surviving all sorts of weird and wild threats in its landlocked maps. You've dealt with the strange, the dangerous, and the downright bizarre without ever needing to worry about what's lurking beyond the shoreline. But that's about to change in a big way.

The Isles of Abyss update is set to bring a wide open ocean into the mix, along with shipbuilding and new locations to explore. That means you'll finally be able to take to the water, build your own vessel, and see what the wider world has in store. It's a pretty major shift for a game that has, until now, kept its chaos contained to dry land.

Details are still light beyond the headline features, but the addition of an open ocean and shipbuilding suggests a whole new layer of survival gameplay. You'll have new places to visit, new routes to plan, and presumably new things to worry about as you sail across the waves. If the landlocked maps already kept you on your toes, just imagine what the open sea might throw at you.

For a multiplayer shooter survivalbox, this kind of expansion opens up fresh opportunities for exploration and base-building, not to mention the inevitable chaos of trying to survive with friends on the water. Whether you're a veteran survivor or someone who's been waiting for a reason to dive back in, the Isles of Abyss update looks like it's shaping up to be a substantial addition.

We don't have all the specifics yet, but the October 22nd date is locked in, so you won't have to wait long to see what's beyond the horizon. Keep an eye out for more details as we get closer to launch.

What do you think of Once Human heading to the high seas? Will you be building a ship and setting sail when the Isles of Abyss update arrives? Let us know in the comments!