Once Human Hosts Launch on Consoles After ONL Appearance

Summary

On August 26, 2026, Starry Studio, a subsidiary of NetEase, announced during the gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL) that the console version of Once Human, a free-to-play multiplayer survival game set in a bizarre post-apocalyptic world, is now live overseas, covering North America and Europe. The game had already built a dedicated PC following thanks to its unique weird-fiction aesthetic, open-world survival crafting, and cooperative multiplayer combat. With this release, Once Human expands to console platforms, offering players the full experience including vast exploration, base building, combat against aberrations, and season-based progression. Optimized for controllers and featuring a tailored UI, the console version also kicks off with launch events and limited-time rewards. Choosing ONL as the stage underscores the developer's commitment to the console market. This move not only broadens the player base but also paves the way for future cross-play support, strengthening the game's global presence. For console gamers, it brings a fresh survival-social adventure, while for the industry, it highlights Chinese studios' growing influence in the overseas console arena.