Once Human Way of Winter update introduces an entirely new map to explore

Once Human Way of Winter update is here, introducing a bunch of new content, including a whole new frozen map. Once Human is an MMO TPS set in a world that has been ravaged by an alien corruption that not only ruined civilization but also turned humans and other animals into vicious monsters.

This corruption works differently based on the ecology and geology of the location, which is why all the corrupted monsters and the effects of the alien corruption known as stardust are different in the new frozen map introduced in the Once Human Way of Winter update.

This article shares what you can expect in the new frozen map of the Once Human Way of Winter update.

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New map introduced in the Once Human Way of Winter update

The new region in Once Human Way of Winter update - Arkam (Image via Starry Studio)

The icy frontier introduced in the game is named Arkam. This new area is on the northern part of the map, which was previously closed off. Arkam is covered from top to bottom with thick snow; however, contrastingly, alongside the snowy hills, Arkam also features many volcanoes that have the threat of erupting one day.

Arkam features various starting points in the Vena Fjord and Onyx Tundra regions. It also features strongholds like Frost Forge, Fire Throat Sanctum, and Fort Obsidian. Each of these strongholds features a set of quests that must you complete for XP rewards and gear fragments. Among all the settlements, the Fire Throat Sanctum and Fire Throat are the most hostile.

Take care of the temperatures or it will be the end for you. (Image via Starry)

Alongside thirst, food, and sanity, in Arkam, you will also have to take care of the temperature. In the new regions, the diversity of temperatures is just as dangerous as the enemies. It will fluctuate between Frosty, Cold, Comfortable, Hot, and Burning in various regions. You have to adapt yourself based on the weather and temperature to survive.

Lastly, the region and temperatures have also affected the monsters. Some of the new deviants in the Once Human Way of the Winter update that you will find in this region are Rime Frosts, red-hot Crucibles, and more.

Among all the new enemies, the most horrifying and dangerous has to be the new boss monster: The Secret Servitor. In the latest update, you will also find new friendly Deviations that will help you survive the cold.