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Once Human

by Starry Studio · published by NetEase Games

Released July 9, 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android.

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About Once Human

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.

Unveiled by the research group Rosetta, "Stardust" is no ordinary substance. It is intricately linked to a host of weird phenomena that defy comprehension. Initially heralded as a catalyst for tech development, Rosetta's exploration of stardust ultimately triggered "Starfall": an eruption of the Great Ones burst forth from Rosetta's experimental monolith, disseminating "Stardust" far and wide. This unleashed a chain of anomalies: from biological mutations to societal disorder and the abrupt collapse of human civilization. However, a special group of individuals infected by stardust did not lose their sanity or mutate. Instead, they emerged with abilities and became known as "Metas". They soon became essential in the struggle against stardust and the endeavor to revive civilization. However, due to differing ideologies, the "Metas" split into different factions. Some, adhering to Rosetta’s idea of continuously evolving by absorbing deviant energy, choose to continue to serve Rosetta, and are known as the "Evolutionists". Some admire the greatness of the Great One and escape Rosetta to welcome the arrival of the lords of the Great One, known as the "Ascendants". Still, others hope to explore a new order that harmonizes with the deviations and deviants. You are one of them, and the organization you belong to is known as the "Mayfly". In a world teeming with deviations, the new order is written by you.

Release dates by platform

AndroidApril 11, 2024 · Out now
PCJune 10, 2024 · Out now
iOSSeptember 26, 2024 · Out now
PlayStation 5August 25, 2026 · Out now
Xbox Series X|SAugust 25, 2026 · Out now

Reviews & players

Steam reviewsMostly Positive79% of 191K positive
Player score6692 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSWindows 10 64-bit Operating System
ProcessorIntel Core i5-4460 / Snapdragon® X
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GTX 750ti 4G / AMD Radeon RX550 / Qualcomm® Adreno X1 GPU
DirectXVersion 11
NetworkBroadband Internet connection

Recommended

OSWindows 10 64-bit Operating System
ProcessorIntel Core i7-7700 / Snapdragon® X2 Elite
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GTX 1060 6G / AMD Radeon RX 580 2304SP / Intel ARC A380 / Qualcomm® Adreno X2 GPU
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection

Once Human FAQ

When did Once Human come out?

Once Human was released on July 9, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android.

Is Once Human on PlayStation 5?

Yes. Once Human launched on PlayStation 5 on August 25, 2026.

Is Once Human on Xbox Series X|S?

Yes. Once Human launched on Xbox Series X|S on August 25, 2026.

Is Once Human on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Once Human has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android.

Who is making Once Human?

Once Human is developed by Starry Studio and Starry Studio and published by NetEase Games.

Is Once Human multiplayer?

Yes. Once Human supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and massively multiplayer online (mmo).

Is Once Human free to play?

Yes, Once Human is free to play on Steam.

Is Once Human good?

Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 79% of 190,629 reviews are positive.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Once Human?

The minimum GPU is Nvidia GTX 750ti 4G / AMD Radeon RX550 / Qualcomm® Adreno X1 GPU. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Once Human system requirements page.

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