Once Human's Ban Wave: Cheaters, Teleporters, and My Sarcastic Applause

So there I was, just a humble Meta-Human trying to build a base and not get eaten by mutant squirrels, when the Once Human dev team dropped their latest ban report. And let me tell you, it's a doozy. From October 31st to November 6th (2025, for you time travelers), they swung the hammer on 115 players. 105 for cheating, 10 for being a nuisance. And apparently, 156 more got muted or banned for running their mouths. As a player who's been teleported into a wall by a hacker more times than I'd like to admit, I'm here to give you the rundown—with all the sarcasm and emojis you can handle. 🎭

The Cheating Hall of Shame

Let's talk about the 105 cheaters. What were they doing? According to the devs, the top offenses were flying, abnormal damage values and range, and teleporting. Ah yes, the classic 'I'm a bird, I'm a tank, I'm a quantum particle' combo. 🐦💥🚀 I've seen players zip across the map like they're in a Dragon Ball episode, and it's not even impressive—it's just sad. The devs verified and acted on these cases promptly, which is more than I can say for my last raid group.

Now, here's the kicker: the AI model that catches these miscreants is still learning, so there's a slight chance of false bans. If you got caught in the crossfire, you can appeal through the in-game appeal screen. The devs sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Hey, even Skynet had a few glitches, right? 🤖

The Anti-Cheat Arms Race

The devs aren't just sitting around eating pizza. They're working on a series of anti-cheat measures, targeting both cheaters and studio-run alt accounts. These are being rolled out in phases and will be completed in the near future. As of 2026, we're still seeing these improvements trickle in, but hey, better late than never. If you spot a violation, report it through the official reporting channel. They promise to review and address unfair behavior ASAP. So don't be shy—snitch on that teleporting jerk. 📢

Chatty Cathys and the Mute Hammer

Now, let's talk about the 156 players who got banned for language violations. Here's the breakdown:

I don't know what they said, but it must have been spicy. 🌶️ The devs have been paying attention to feedback about the chat restriction system and have launched a focused optimization effort. Upgraded smart filtering to reduce false positives, better manual review—you know, the works. They want communication to be smoother. Because nothing ruins a co-op session like getting muted for calling someone a 'noob' in a moment of passion. 😅

The devs remind us that this world is brought to life by our interactions. Every sincere exchange brings warmth. So use kind words, build meaningful memories, and protect the beauty of Nalcott. Or just don't be a jerk. That works too.

Alt Accounts: The Hydra of Cheating

You ban one cheater, and two more pop up. That's why the devs are now identifying new cheat characteristics and using them for retroactive investigations. After banning an account, they check for associated 'alt' accounts and ban those as well. It's like whack-a-mole, but with more paperwork. 📝

Below is the list of players penalized for maliciously exploiting game mechanics from October 31st to November 6th, 2025. Due to space limitations, only ban records are displayed. And here's the list of cheaters, too.

My Two Cents

As a veteran of many online games, I've seen my share of ban waves. Once Human's approach is refreshingly transparent—they tell you who got banned, why, and how to appeal. That's more than some games do. So kudos to the dev team. 👏

But let's be real: cheaters will always find a way. The only thing we can do is report them and enjoy the game as intended. So next time you see someone flying through the air like a deranged pigeon, don't get mad—report them and watch the ban hammer fall. And if you get falsely banned? Appeal. The AI might be dumb, but the humans behind it are trying.

Stay safe out there, Meta-Humans. And may your damage values always be normal. 🎮