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Once Human celebrates autumn with freebies and a photo-taking event
The autumn season has arrived to Once Human this week, and it’s being marked with a pair of highlighted events that seem just as relaxed and slow-going as the cool of fall would suggest. It’s got the vibes down is what we’re saying, even if they’re not particularly active affairs…
Once Human is bringing a wide open ocean, shipbuilding, and new locations in its Isles of Abyss update
There’s already lots of weird and wild things for Once Human players to survive in the landlocked maps of its world, but what if there were also things to worry about across the open seas? That’s just what the multiplayer shooter survivalbox is planning when it releases its massi…
Once Human Is Expanding With Isles of Abyss on October 22 Across All Platforms
Starry Studio has announced that Once Human: Isles of Abyss will launch globally on October 22, 2026 (October 21 PT) as a free update.
Once Human Is Making Water Matter the Way More Open-World Survival Games Should
Once Human's upcoming Isle of Abyss expansion is shaking up its open-world survival in a way that much of the genre has overlooked.
Once Human is buffing a machine gun and a set of named armor next week
Once Human isn’t technically a looter shooter, considering most of the gear you get from the game is crafted and not ripped out of a boss enemy’s stomach. That said, it still has a wide assortment of named weapons and armor sets that require some balancing, which is being address…
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Survive Together in the Strange Worlds: Once Human (F2P) Is Available Now on XBOX Series X|S With Game Pass!
We are incredibly excited to announce that Once Human, our free-to-play strange worlds survival shooter, is now officially available on XBOX Series X|S! Since our launch on August 25, it’s been amazing seeing the XBOX community jump into the wasteland. With full support for cross…
Once Human Adds Some Console-Exclusive RaidZone Servers & Plans to Close Others, Plus, Mounted Combat is Coming
The Once Human team is assessing demand for the various server offerings. Changes are coming across regions to RaidZone console-exclusive servers. Plus, mounted combat is on the way.
Gamescom 2026: Once Human's Latest Expansion Makes Nowhere Feel Truly Safe - Preview
NetEase's survival MMO, Once Human, is getting a massive ocean expansion, and Luis went hands-on last week at Gamescom in Germany. Here are his thoughts.
Once Human Adds Storage Search, Easier Craftiing in RaidZone, Custom Dyes & Preps for Next Scenario
Once Human's latest update (across all platforms) adds some helpful new features, like a storage search option, easier crafting in RaidZone, and custom dyes. They're also beginning to set the stage for the next Scenario, Isles of Abyss.
How to Enable Cross-Progression in Once Human: PC to Console Guide
Learn how to link your Once Human accounts for cross-progression on PC and consoles with this easy step-by-step guide.
Once Human Guide: Seasonal Resets and Progression Explained
Learn how Once Human seasonal resets work and what items carry over. Preserve your progress and dominate the new Scenarios!
How to Get Precision Components in Once Human (Unlock Weapon Accessories)
Fine-tune your weapons in Once Human by unlocking attachments that tweak how they handle.
Best Tech Point Farming Spots in Once Human
Check out these four locations in Once Human if you want to get tons of Tech Points fast.
All Scenario in Once Human (& Which Ones Should You Play?)
Here's a brief look at all the themed scenarios you can expect to get lost in while playing Once Human.
Every Playable Class in Once Human (Which One Should You Pick?)
Every adventure in the weird, eldritch world of Once Human begins with picking your character's class.
Once Human Launches on PS5 and Xbox Series, Isles of Abyss Expansion Arrives in October
NetEase Games and Starry Studio have launched free-to-play survival game Once Human for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as of August 25, 2026. The console versions join the existing PC and mobile releases with cross-play and cross-progression support, allowing players to carry…
gamescom 2026: NetEase Games Presents ANANTA, Sea of Remnants, Once Human, And Where Winds Meet
As Gamescom 2026 kicks off from August 26 - 30, 2026, NetEase Games showcases many upcoming titles and updates for players to look forward to.
Guide to Eternaland: Transfer Items and Preserve Progression in Once Human
Learn how to transfer items to Eternaland and safeguard your progression in Once Human with this comprehensive guide.
Once Human will get its "biggest content update to date" in October
NetEase had plenty of treats in store for its fans as part of Gamescom's Opening Night Live show this year, with one such major announcement revolving around Once Human, the survival title that has also just made its arrival on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S after formerly debuting on P…
Once Human Xbox achievements revealed ahead of free-to-play launch
Check out the Once Human Xbox achievements here
Once Human's Official Console Launch Schedule is Here, With Scenario & Server Availability in Each Region
Once Human's console launch is happening tomorrow, and the team has launch details, as well as Scenarios, schedules, and console exclusive server options.
Once Human Deep Dive Showcases Its Survival Systems In Action
The Anomalies might be nasty threats, but they’re also assets for those clever enough to use them to survive by any means necessary.
With Console Launch So Soon, Once Human Shares What You Need to Know, and a FAQ
Once Human's console launch is happening next week, and the team has a new console launch FAQ and more you need to know if you're planning to play on Xbox or PlayStation.
Once Human Console Hands-On Preview – The Intrigue Keeps Going On Consoles
With Once Human, the survival-crafting-MMORPG, making its way to consoles, now is as good a time as any to step back into the ever-expanding world of body horror, grotesquery, survival, farming, and more. I was lucky enough to receive an invite for the Early Access period leading…
Once Human offers refunds to players who bought a swimming pool they couldn’t swim in
When Once Human’s latest update advertised a Summer Echoes cash shop pack that offered, among other things, a flashy looking pool furnishing for player houses, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Starry Studio writing that characters could “have a blast in the super-large pool” w…
Once Human Released a Pool You couldn't Swim In, Now You can Get a Refund or Wait Until They Fix It
The Once Human team responds after the recently-released "Golden Shore Pool" got a deeply negative response because you couldn't swim in it (and placement was a bit visually weird).
Once Human Improves RaidZone, Adds New Challenge, and Item Lock Feature So You Stop Accidentally Discarding Stuff
Today, Once Human adds new gameplay and feature improvements to RaidZone, makes building easier, and adds Item Lock, so you can't accidentally sell or disassemble your stuff.
Once Human Launches on PS5 and Xbox This August With Cross-Play
Once Human console launch includes cross-progression.
Free-to-play survival game Once Human launches on Xbox in August with cross-play
Once Human will launch on Xbox with cross-play and cross-progression
Once Human is coming to PS5 and Xbox on August 25, adding 1st-person mode and crossplay
NetEase Games and Starry Studio announced Thursday that Once Human will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 25. This launch...