Okay, fellow Metas, I won’t lie: reading the latest Once Human enforcement report feels a bit like watching a nature documentary where all the sharks get caught in a very polite net. The dev team just dropped the April 17–23, 2026 rundown, and my popcorn wasn’t ready. In total, 131 players got the boot for severe violations, with 58 publicly slapped for using cheats and 12 more for maliciously messing with other players. That’s not a raid group—that’s a whole lobby of bad decisions.
The Naughty List (Cheaters & Gamebreakers)
The most frequently reported cheating behaviors this cycle are wild. We’re talking wall-hacking, core-hacking, wall-vision, and auto-aiming. I mean, if you need x-ray vision and an aimbot to enjoy a post-apocalyptic world, maybe the apocalypse isn’t the problem—it’s your skill tree. The team confirmed they verified and addressed these issues promptly, so the ban list isn’t just for show.
Here’s the public wall of shame for severe violations from that week. Think of it as a high-score board for people who chose the wrong kind of PvP.
The devs also said they identify characteristics of newly discovered cheats and use them for retroactive investigations. That means old crimes can still come back to haunt you. After banning an account, they check for associated 'alt' accounts and ban those too. So if you thought creating a second character after getting caught would be a clever loophole, congratulations—you played yourself. Very detective, very cold case.
Chat Violations: A Lot of People Need a Timeout
Separately, the chat police were busy. In the same April 17–23 window, a total of 130 penalties were issued for language violations. Here’s the timeout menu:
| Penalty Duration | Cases |
|---|---|
| 30 days | 3 |
| 7 days | 12 |
| 1 day | 81 |
| 2 hours | 34 |
Eighty-one players got a one-day mute. That’s basically the game telling them to touch grass for 24 hours. Only three managed to unlock the 30-day VIP silence package. Respect? No. The team also mentioned they are optimizing the chat restriction system with upgraded smart filtering and better manual review processes to reduce false positives. Good, because nothing kills a raid callout faster than a bot thinking you said a bad word when you meant 'shoot the core'.
False Bans and Compensation Corner
The team admitted their AI model is still being updated, so backend monitoring shows a slight chance of false bans being triggered. Honestly, that makes me feel like we’re all beta-testing a robot referee. If you got wrongly slapped, use the in-game appeal screen. They commit to responding within 24 hours and have upgraded the wrongful ban compensation plan. Every report matters.
On the compensation front, 502 compensation grants were issued to 175 players under the cheat damage compensation mechanism. Not everyone who met a cheater got paid, and the devs were refreshingly honest: coverage isn’t perfect yet. If you encountered cheating but didn’t receive compensation, don’t panic. Submit feedback via official customer service with match information, specific time, and the impact you experienced. Every detail helps improve their compensation algorithms and expand protection coverage.
Malicious Exploits and What You Can Do
Beyond cheats, 12 players were punished for maliciously affecting other players, including exploiting game vulnerabilities and intentionally disrupting gameplay. Going forward, any verified malicious behavior that disrupts gameplay will result in immediate bans. I appreciate the zero-tolerance energy. The devs want a fair and healthy Nalcott, not a server-wide griefing festival.
If you spot trouble, here’s your action plan:
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To report violations: use the in-game reporting system, official customer service, or feedback platform and submit evidence.
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For wrongful bans: use the official appeal channel for a review request.
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For compensation concerns: contact customer service with match info, time, and impact.
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Basically, if something feels wrong, don’t scream into the void—file a ticket.
At the end of the day, this world is brought to life by our interactions. Whether you’re sharing highlights or fighting alongside friends, every sincere exchange warms the game. So let’s use kind words, report the bad actors, and keep Nalcott beautiful. The banhammer is well-fed, but you don’t want to be its next meal. Play fair, Meta-Humans.