If you’re into survival games with base-building, looter-shooter combat, and creepy post-apocalyptic vibes, you’ve probably heard of Once Human. It’s a free-to-play multiplayer survival game from Starry Studio (part of NetEase), and it launched on July 9, 2024, for PC.
I’ve been keeping an eye on this one, and let me tell you—it’s wild. The game drops you into a brutal world where an alien substance called Stardust has turned everything into a twisted nightmare. Your job? Survive, fight, build, and somehow thrive in the chaos.
But let’s get to the big question: Is Once Human on PS5?
| What Once Human is All About?
Imagine a world where everything’s gone completely off the rails. Once Human throws you into a post-apocalyptic wasteland filled with mutated monsters, rival survivors, and a creepy alien infestation. It’s not just another survival game—this time, the enemy is an alien organism that corrupts everything, turning both living creatures and objects into terrifying monsters.
You’ll need to scavenge for supplies, build up a base, and either team up with or take down other players. The game has simple missions and optional side quests, not that deep in story. The combat is intense, with guns, melee weapons, and even special abilities to help you survive against some truly horrifying enemies. And one of the coolest parts? You can tame powerful mutant creatures called Deviants to fight alongside you.
If that’s not enough, the game throws massive events at you—think fortress raids, boss battles, and other dynamic challenges to keep things interesting. Outside the combat, the map itself is huge. Every area is separated by region boss and topography. If you love gritty survival games with a dark sci-fi twist, this one’s definitely worth a look.
| Where Can You Play Once Human Right Now?
If you want to jump in today, here’s where you can play:
- PC – Steam & Epic Games Store.
- Mobile (iOS & Android) – Coming April 2025.
| Is Once Human on xbox?
Not yet—but maybe in the future. Right now, there’s no official Xbox or PS5 release date, but the developers have said they’re interested in bringing the game to consoles, including PlayStation. For now, their main focus is PC and the upcoming mobile version.
Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if a console release happens eventually, but if you’re hoping to play on PS5 anytime soon, don’t hold your breath.
| What’s Next for Once Human?
The devs have some big updates planned, including:
- Three New Story Scenarios – Code: Purification, Code: Deviation, and Code: Broken (coming in Q3 2025).
- Mobile Release – Launching April 2025.
- Possible Console Release? – Nothing confirmed yet, but the devs are considering it.
| Should You Wait for the Once Human PS5 Version?
If you’re strictly a PS5 player, you’ll have to wait and see if Starry Studio makes an announcement. But if you’ve got a PC, you can jump in right now. And with the mobile version coming soon in April 2025, there will be another way to check it out before a possible console release.
For now, I’d say keep an eye on updates—because this game is just getting started.
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