Once Human Ban Report: I Survived the Cheaters and Read the Fine Print

I am just a humble Meta-Human who wanted to build a nice base, tame a weird creature, and maybe not get shot through three walls by someone doing a Superman impression. So when the Once Human team dropped its Fair Play Announcement for January 30 to February 5, 2026, I put on my detective hat, poured a suspiciously large mug of coffee, and read the whole thing. Spoiler: the developers are not playing games. Well, they are playing games, but they are also banning people from games. 🎮

Here is the short version: Once Human banned a total of 280 players during that week. Among them, 136 players were publicly penalized for using cheats, 13 players were banned as studios or cheat-related alt accounts, and 10 players were punished for maliciously affecting other players. That is a lot of people who decided fair competition was optional. I guess some folks really wanted that victory screen badly enough to risk a permanent digital timeout.

The team also admitted something refreshingly honest: because the AI model is still being updated, backend monitoring data shows there is still a slight chance of false bans being triggered. If you have questions or concerns about a penalty, you can submit an appeal through the in-game appeal screen. They sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. As a regular player, I appreciate this. I also appreciate that my own completely innocent habit of running in circles while sorting inventory probably looks suspicious to an AI. Please do not ban me, robot friend. I am just disorganized. 🤖

Now, the reports from Metas kept coming. This week, the most frequently reported cheating behaviors included wallhacks, aimbots, flying, clipping through walls, and abnormal damage. If you have ever been peacefully looting and suddenly got deleted by a player who was also somehow inside a mountain, congratulations, you met one of these charming individuals. The team says they promptly verified these reports and took action accordingly. Good. I like action. I like it even more when it comes with a ban hammer.

Moving forward, Once Human will enhance real-time data monitoring and retrospective enforcement against groups engaging in malicious in-game behaviors. That includes frequent use of hacks, carrying cheaters, or verbal harassment. Once suspicious malicious activities or benefits gained through cheating are detected, they will conduct periodic retrospective penalties. The list of penalized accounts will be published in the corresponding cycle's Fair Play Announcement. I repeat: RaidZone is a survival competition experience that emphasizes fairness. Any individual or team actions that disrupt the game's fair environment are strictly prohibited. We 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.

Also, any exploitation of automated scripts, game exploits, or bugs to gain unfair advantages will result in penalties once confirmed. So if your grand strategy involves a script that mines while you sleep, maybe rethink your life choices. Or at least do not act surprised when the ban report shows up with your name on it.

Here is a quick cheat sheet, pun fully intended, for the numbers:

If you encounter violations in the game, please report them through the designated channels or official customer service. The team will prioritize investigation and eliminate any behavior that undermines fair play. Let us work together to maintain a fair gaming ecosystem and reject malicious actions. Thank you for your understanding and support, Metas. Honestly, reading that made me feel like we are all in a weird, violent, survival-crafting book club together.

Now, let us talk about the anti-cheat damage compensation mechanism. Since its launch, a total of 65 compensation grants have been issued to 49 players during this period. If you have questions regarding anti-cheat damage compensation, you can contact official customer support channels. This mechanism is intended to help make up for losses players may have suffered in fair competitive play due to cheating. Every compensation granted reflects a firm zero-tolerance policy toward cheats and a serious commitment to protecting affected players. I love this. It is like a tiny apology cake delivered after someone ruined your picnic.

At present, the scope of compensation cannot yet cover all possible situations. If you have been negatively affected by cheating players but did not receive compensation, the team sincerely apologizes. This does not mean your experience was overlooked; rather, it reflects the current limitations of detection and coverage mechanisms. If you wish to apply for compensation, submit feedback through official customer support channels and include detailed information such as match details, date and time, and the specific losses incurred. Every piece of feedback helps optimize compensation algorithms and expand the scope of protection. So yes, your angry essay can actually do something useful.

Below the announcement is a list of players recently penalized for severe violations. The accounts involved have been reviewed and confirmed to be in violation. For any questions, contact in-game customer support. Due to space limitations, the full name-and-shame roster lives in the announcement, and the image above gives you a taste of justice.

From January 30 to February 5, 2026, a total of 162 players received bans of varying durations for language violations:

• 30 days — 10 players

• 7 days — 10 players

• 1 day — 105 players

• 2 hours — 37 players

Because of space limitations, they did not provide the list of players banned for speech violations. That is probably for the best. Some chat logs should remain lost to history, like a cursed artifact in a survival game.

The team has also been paying close attention to feedback regarding the chat restriction system and launched a focused optimization effort. Improvements include upgraded smart filtering to reduce false positives and better manual review processes for more accurate judgment. They will continue refining this system to make communication smoother. This world is brought to life by our interactions, whether we are sharing highlights or fighting alongside friends. Every sincere exchange brings warmth to the game. We are asked to use kind words to build meaningful memories and protect the beauty of Nalcott together. I will try. I will also try not to yell at the guy who stole my loot, but no promises. 😅

To catch future troublemakers, Once Human will identify the characteristics of newly discovered cheats and use them for retroactive investigations. After banning an account, they will check if it has any associated alt accounts and ban those as well. That is the digital equivalent of finding one cockroach and checking the whole cupboard. Respect.

The following is the list of players penalized for using cheats or hacks from January 30 to February 5, 2026. The team takes a firm stance against behaviors that disrupt others' gaming experiences. If you come across such behavior, 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 January 30 and February 5, 2026. Due to space limitations, only ban records are displayed. As a regular player, I have only one request: keep the reports coming, keep the bans flowing, and keep Nalcott weird for the right reasons. I will be over here, building a base that looks like a confused rectangle and reporting every flying aimbot I see. Together, we can make fair play less of a fantasy and more of a daily habit. 🛡️

Once Human Development Team