Once Human Dives Deep With the Isles of Abyss Ocean Expansion Reveal at Gamescom 2026
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Once Human revealed its massive Isles of Abyss ocean expansion at Gamescom 2026, bringing nautical survival mechanics and deep sea threats to the open world.
Gamescom 2026 has given the survival community a major look at what is next for Once Human. During the recent showcase, developers pulled back the curtain on the upcoming Isles of Abyss ocean expansion, promising a massive shift for players who have explored every corner of the current map. Moving out onto the open water changes the core survival loop completely, introducing nautical mechanics, deep sea threats, and entirely new ways to gather resources and build mobile bases.
For a game that built its reputation on weird supernatural horror and base building, taking to the ocean feels like a natural evolution. Players can expect fresh territorial control systems and high stakes encounters beneath the waves, pushing clans and solo operators to adapt their loadouts for aquatic warfare. It is a bold expansion that keeps the live service momentum going strong, giving both veteran players and returning creators plenty of new content to stream and explore.
IGN South Africa highlighted the reveal among a packed lineup of Gamescom announcements, pointing to the ambition behind the oceanic shift. As survival games continue to compete for player attention in a crowded market, massive expansions like Isles of Abyss show how developers are keeping seasonal models fresh. We are looking forward to seeing how these nautical mechanics shake up the economy and base building meta when the expansion officially drops.
Tags: Once Human, Survival Games, Gamescom 2026, Open World
Original article: IGN South Africa