My Complete Guide to Season Resets in Once Human: How to Prepare and Thrive in the New World

Hey there, fellow survivors! It's 2026, and I've been through a few season resets in Once Human by now. Let me tell you, that first one can be a real shock if you're not ready for it. The game has this unique structure where everything on the main servers gets wiped clean at the end of each season. It sounds harsh, but it's actually what keeps the world fresh and exciting for everyone. I remember logging in after my first reset, feeling a bit lost, but now I've got the process down to a science. In this guide, I'll walk you through everything I've learned about preparing for the reset and hitting the ground running in the new season.

🛠️ Phase Six Prep: Your Final To-Do List

When your server hits Phase Six, that's your cue. The clock is ticking, and you need to switch into high-gear preparation mode. My number one piece of advice? Finish everything you possibly can. I'm talking about those questlines you've been putting off, hunting down those last few Deviations for your collection, and farming for any last-minute currencies. Why? Because a lot of this progress carries over. Completing quests now means you can use the 'quick' option on them next season, saving you a ton of time. Finding all the hidden crates and recipes gives you a massive head start, letting you focus on new challenges instead of old grinds.

My personal checklist for Phase Six looks something like this:

• ✅ Complete Main & Side Quests: Unlock those permanent 'quick' completions.

• ✅ Farm Deviations: Max out your collection bonuses.

• ✅ Gather Blueprints & Recipes: Every one you find is one less to worry about later.

• ✅ Stockpile Key Currencies: Not all currencies are created equal when the reset hits.

🏠 Securing Your Sanctuary: Base Preparation

This part always tugs at my heartstrings a little. Saying goodbye to the base I spent a season building is tough. But here's the crucial step most people miss: you MUST save your base blueprint. I learned this the hard way during Season 2. I spent hours crafting the perfect cliffside fortress, only to watch it vanish into the ether because I forgot to hit 'save blueprint' in the build menu. Don't be like past me!

Here’s my base breakdown ritual:

1. Blueprint Everything: Open your build menu and save the blueprint of your entire base. This single action will save you days of rebuilding.

2. Strategic Disassembly: Before the server closes, manually disassemble everything you don't absolutely need. I'm talking about extra furniture, decorative items, redundant crafting stations. Why? Because after the reset, if you want to break down an item you brought over from Eternaland, it costs a fortune in Material Points. Do it now for free!

3. Empty Those Containers: Make sure all resources from your storage are either on your character or clearly accounted for. Loose items in containers can get messy during the transfer.

Once you do this, your entire base structure and all its components get neatly packed up and sent to Eternaland—that permanent bubble world that acts as your inter-seasonal vault.

💰 Navigating the Economy: Currencies & Shops

This is where strategy really comes into play. You can't just hoard everything. When the season ends, your character automatically keeps some things: your Starchrom, your learned blueprints, and your mods. These are your permanent progression items. But other currencies have different fates.

Let me break down the currency types for you:

My rule of thumb is to go on a spending spree with Energy Links in the final days. Buy every permanent blueprint or rare mod you can afford. Turn temporary resources into permanent power.

🌍 Starting Fresh: Your New Season Launchpad

The day arrives. You select your new season server—maybe you're trying a different scenario or difficulty this time. You load in, and bam. You're back at Level 1, standing in the wilderness with little more than the clothes on your back. It's exhilarating and terrifying. Your first goal is simple: find a safe spot and claim your first Territory. Once that's done, you can finally open the Eternaland menu.

This menu is your lifeline to your past efforts. Switch to the 'Export Resources' tab, and there it all is: every resource, weapon, and piece of gear you sent over. It’s a beautiful sight, but here comes the tricky part.

Bringing items out of Eternaland is NOT free. Every item has a Material Points (MP) cost, and you have a strict MP budget for the season. I've seen players blow their entire budget on a high-level gun they can't even use yet, leaving them with no points for basic tools. Don't do that!

Here is my prioritized export list for a smooth Day 1:

1. Essential Tools: A good Pickaxe and Hatchet. Gathering is your first priority.

2. A Single Reliable Weapon: One decent rifle or shotgun for defense, not your entire arsenal.

3. Basic Building Materials: A small stack of Wood and Metal to build your first shack and crafting bench.

4. Key Ammo Components: Just enough to craft your first batches of ammunition.

The goal is to use your MP to accelerate the early game, not to skip it entirely. Use your imported tools to gather resources faster, build a basic base from your saved blueprint, and start the climb all over again. The progression is much faster the second (or third, or fourth) time around because you have all your blueprints and knowledge.

🧠 Final Thoughts and Pro Tips

Getting used to the seasonal cycle was the biggest mental shift for me in Once Human. It’s not about losing everything; it’s about condensing your permanent gains and strategizing your fresh start. Each server runs on its own timeline, so you can even hop into a brand-new server's early phase if you want the full, long-term experience with everyone else.

To wrap it all up, here are my golden rules for season resets:

• Embrace the Fresh Start: The wipe is a feature, not a bug. It rebalances the playing field and introduces new content.

• Permanent Over Temporary: Always prioritize actions that grant permanent rewards (blueprints, quest completion) over temporary stockpiles.

• Export for Momentum, Not Comfort: Use your Material Points to remove early-game friction, not to avoid the game entirely.

• Save That Blueprint! I can't say it enough. It’s the single most important action.

See you in the next season, survivor. With a little preparation, you'll be back on top in no time. It’s not about what you lose; it’s about how efficiently you can rebuild with all the power you've permanently accumulated. Happy surviving! 🪓🔥