Okay, let's talk about something every Once Human player eventually asks: how to change worlds in Once Human. I remember when I first realized I needed to jump servers – my inventory was overflowing with rare crafting mats from Mercury Vale, but my friends were all grinding in Broken Delta. Total nightmare. Took me two hours of trial and error to figure it out properly.
Why Would You Even Need to Change Worlds?
Switching servers isn't just random teleportation. It's strategic. Maybe you found an insane loot spot but the area's overcrowded (happens daily during peak hours). Perhaps your squad wants to tackle an endgame boss but your home world's instance is bugged – saw that happen with the Devourer last week. Or simply put: your cousin started playing on a different shard and you want to join their building project without abandoning your main base.
Whatever your reason for changing worlds in Once Human, here's the kicker: it doesn't delete your progress. Your character level, gear, and inventory stay intact. But the world state? That resets. More on that later.
What Gets Reset When You Hop Worlds
- Resource nodes – Those iron deposits you cleaned out? They'll be back
- World bosses – Fresh spawns ready to fight
- Dynamic events – Emergencies and invasions reset
- Player-built structures – Your base stays put, but others' builds vanish
I learned this the hard way when I switched to farm titanium and returned to find my favorite trading post gone. Gut punch.
The Actual Process: Step-by-Step World Changing
Let's cut to the chase. Changing worlds in Once Human isn't in some obvious menu. Took me forever to find it initially. Here's how it works:
- Open your map (press M by default)
- Look at the top-right corner – See that tiny globe icon? Most people miss it.
- Click it to open the World Selection screen
- Filter servers by:
- Region (NA East, EU Central, etc.)
- Population status (Low/Med/High/Full)
- PvP or PvE ruleset
- Select your target world and confirm
Important note: You MUST be in a safe zone or logged out. Attempting this during combat locks the feature – frustrating when you're running from mutants.
What This Screen Actually Shows You
| Icon | Meaning | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Green dot | Low population (0-30 players) | Best for resource farming |
| Yellow dot | Medium population (31-70 players) | Good for event grouping |
| Red dot | High population (71-100 players) | Expect PvP chaos in open zones |
| Skull icon | Full server (101+/queue) | Don't bother unless emergency |
Pro tip: Server pop refreshes every 90 seconds. Spam refresh if you need a specific type.
Hidden Costs and Limitations
Nobody tells you this upfront: changing worlds isn't free after the first daily switch. Here's the brutal truth:
| World Changes Within 24 Hours | Cost | Cooldown Period |
|---|---|---|
| First switch | Free | None |
| Second switch | 500 Neurofluid | 15 minutes |
| Third+ switch | 1000 Neurofluid | 1 hour |
Neurofluid's that blue currency from daily quests. Painful when you realize hopping worlds to avoid gankers costs your upgrade materials. Oh, and major limitation: your faction hub (Sanctuary or Iron Brotherhood) doesn't transfer. I abandoned my level 3 workshop doing this. Still hurts.
Resource Timing Strategy
Reset happens at midnight SERVER TIME (EST for NA). Changed worlds at 11:58PM? You'll see two sets of resource respawns in two minutes. Did this with crystallized shards – walked out with 47 units when normally max is 25. Felt like cheating.
Advanced Tactics for World Hopping
If you're going to change worlds in Once Human, do it strategically. Here are battle-tested methods:
Boss Farming Rotation
- Step 1: Kill world boss on your home server
- Step 2: Change worlds to low-pop instance
- Step 3: Kill same boss again (loot table resets)
- Step 4: Wait 15 mins, repeat on third server
Got three Fractured Core drops in one night doing this. Guildmates thought I was hacking.
Event Stacking Technique
When "Supply Drop" event pops:
- Complete event on current world
- Immediately change worlds
- Complete same event on new world
Doubles your faction tokens. Warning: Only works during first 10 minutes of hourly events.
DANGER ZONE: Never attempt world changes during these scenarios:
- When carrying raid keys (they vanish)
- Mid-quest dialogue (breaks progression)
- During base attacks (insta-fail defense)
Real Player FAQ: Changing Worlds Answered
Does changing worlds affect my quest progress?
Main story quests? No. But active area objectives reset. Had to re-capture three outposts after switching. Ticked me off.
Can I bring my vehicles when changing worlds?
Only what's in your pocket. Left my armored bike on another server last Tuesday. Support ticket took 3 days to retrieve it. Park in garage before switching!
Why can't I see my friend's world on the list?
Region lock is real. NA players can't jump to EU servers. Also, if they're on a "New Player" server (<24 hrs old), it won't show. Found out when trying to help a noob friend.
Do world modifiers carry over?
Nope. That "+25% loot rarity" buff? Gone when you switch. Always check active modifiers BEFORE hopping. Lost a potential legendary drop this way.
When Changing Worlds Goes Wrong
Let's be real – sometimes the system fights you. Last month I got stuck in "world limbo" for 20 minutes after a failed transfer. Screen went black, music kept playing. Terrifying. Here's how to handle glitches:
- Error 37: Server full during transfer. Wait 5 mins, retry.
- Position reset: You'll spawn at starting zone. Keep fast travel points unlocked!
- Missing items: Relog immediately. 90% reappear. For permanent losses, submit ticket with exact timestamp.
My brutal verdict? The world change mechanic feels tacked on. Should be smoother for a core feature. But when it works? Game-changing for progression.
Final Checklist Before Switching Worlds
Before you change worlds in Once Human, run through this:
- Empty resource extractors (they reset)
- Store vehicles in garage
- Complete active events
- Note active world buffs/debuffs
- Screen capture your coordinates (for return trips)
- Check faction mission timers
Look, mastering how to change worlds in Once Human separates casuals from endgame grinders. It's not perfect – the Neurofluid cost annoys me daily – but learning to world hop effectively doubled my resource income. Saw a level 25 player out-gearing level 40s because he abused server resets. Take that knowledge and dominate.
Still nervous about your first world change? Pick a dead server at 3AM local time. Nothing spawns but the weak mutants. Perfect testing ground. Now go break the game's economy.