To progress in Once Human Gravity Abyss, secure your Worldstones, Tech Points and Gravity Crystals first. S4 rewards players who plan their routes. It punishes random spending fast.
Key points
- Once Human S4 Gravity Abyss adds Riftwalker events, Abyssal Cores, Gravity Crystals and targeted gravity-loss zones.
- Visional World and Normal World let players choose their level of S4 event participation.
- Tech Points can be earned from Elites, Great Ones, Securement Silos, Monoliths and Scenario Challenges.
- The Tech system resets when the scenario ends, according to the official v2.3.8 update.
This guide keeps one simple goal: move forward without waste. You will know what to activate, what to farm, what to keep and when to join Riftwalker events. For more practical coverage, check our articles, gaming news and the latest jeu.video posts.
Once Human Gravity Abyss: key takeaways before you leave base
- Activate Worldstones early. They secure travel and returns.
- Spend Tech Points on upgrades that help this season.
- Open Abyssal Cores only with a clear Gravity Crystal plan.
- Use Normal World to recover your rhythm. Move to Visional World later.
- Value blueprints, mods, accessories and recipes. They matter more long term.
Choose the right world in Once Human Gravity Abyss
Your first S4 choice is not a weapon. It is the world you play in. The official blog separates Visional World from Normal World.
Visional World hosts Visional events. Normal World supports calmer progression. If you return after a break, start in Normal World.
Fix your base flow first. Check healing, ammo and your main weapon. Then enter Visional World for a short S4 test.
- Log in and check the active server scenario.
- Sort healing, ammo, materials and components.
- Activate Worldstones near your route.
- Test Visional World with a short run.
- Do not spend Gravity Crystals without a clear priority.
Once Human Gravity Abyss Worldstones: the order that saves time
Worldstones matter more with S4 vertical movement. The official update lists three states. A Worldstone can be locked, unlocked or activated.
An activated Worldstone can support fast travel. An intermediate state limits your options. Activate the point before any long farm loop.
Use a simple routine. Enter the area, find the Worldstone, secure the path, then activate it. Chase side objectives after that.
| State | Practical use | Player decision |
|---|---|---|
| Locked | No teleport | Visit before long farming |
| Unlocked | Return planning under displayed rules | Useful for securing an area |
| Activated | Fast travel available | Priority before dungeons or bosses |
Tech Points in Once Human Gravity Abyss: what to upgrade first
S4 adds more Tech Point sources. You can earn them from Elites, Great Ones, Securement Silos, Monoliths and Scenario Challenges.
The trap is spending everything too early. The Tech system resets when the scenario ends. Look for immediate value.
- Priority 1: movement, storage and crafting comfort.
- Priority 2: useful material production.
- Priority 3: bonuses tied to your main weapon.
- Avoid: changing branches after every interesting drop.
Portable Fridge, useful furnaces and production nodes offer strong value. Dungeon bonuses also help if you often play with a group.
Abyssal Cores and Gravity Crystals: open, save or trade
The Riftwalker scatters artifacts and Abyssal Cores. Opening those Cores costs Gravity Crystals.
The contents are not guaranteed to improve your build. Open a Core if you need a quick reward. Save crystals if your gear already works.
Use one rule. Open only with a surplus or a clear target. Otherwise, saving or trading some Cores protects your economy.
Prepare for Riftwalker without a messy start
The Riftwalker's Trial is a high-altitude co-op fight. Treat it as a group activity. It is not a quick exploration stop.
Before entering, bring healing, ammo and a reliable weapon. Pick a clear role too. Damage, control, support or survival all work.
Vertical movement can kill faster than the boss. Keep a repositioning option. Do not trigger major moments while your group is split.
What remains after the Once Human Gravity Abyss season
The official rules are clear. Your character is not deleted. Several items stay with the account or character.
Blueprints, fragments, weapon accessories, mods, key recipes, cosmetics, friends and some currencies are retained. Level, Memetics and some scenario-paced items follow reset rules.
Regular resources go through Eternaland. Transfer into a new scenario depends on limits and point costs. Do not build your whole season around expensive transfer items.
For current rules, check the official Gravity Abyss preview, the official v2.3.8 update and the Once Human Steam page.
Mistakes to avoid during your first S4 sessions
- Opening every Abyssal Core on the first night.
- Ignoring Worldstones before a dungeon or vertical route.
- Spending Tech Points in a weak branch.
- Entering the Riftwalker's Trial without spare healing.
- Confusing retained items with easy transfer items.
A strong S4 season is not about grabbing everything. Each run should improve one priority: travel, Tech, gear, blueprints or scenario-end planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start in Visional World or Normal World?Start in Normal World if you are returning. Move to Visional World once your base, healing and ammo are ready.
Activate them as soon as you enter a new area. Do it before dungeons, bosses or long vertical routes.
They are used to open Abyssal Cores. Save them until your reward goal is clear.
No. Their contents can be uncertain. Open them only with spare Gravity Crystals or an immediate need.
Prioritize storage, crafting comfort, production, useful furnaces, Portable Fridge and bonuses tied to your main activity.
Bring healing, ammo, an upgraded weapon, a nearby Worldstone and a coordinated group. Avoid entering alone if the activity expects co-op.
Blueprints, fragments, weapon accessories, mods, key recipes, cosmetics and some currencies stay under the official rules.
Use the Gravity Abyss preview, the v2.3.8 update and the official Steam page.
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