Once Human Launches on PS5 and Xbox at Gamescom, Expanding to Consoles Worldwide

Summary

On August 26, 2026, Starry Studio, a NetEase subsidiary, officially launched the console version of Once Human, its free-to-play multiplayer survival game set in a bizarre post-apocalyptic world. The game is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S across North America, South America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and other major markets including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Players can download and play immediately for free. The announcement was made during the Opening Night Live showcase at Gamescom 2026, accompanied by a new console trailer highlighting the game's visual fidelity and optimized controller support. Once Human previously attracted over 30 million players on PC, and this console rollout marks a major expansion of the popular survival title into the console ecosystem. Notably, the console version shares servers and account progress with the PC version, fully supporting cross-platform play. This means console players can instantly join the global player base, significantly enlarging the matchmaking pool and social dynamics. For NetEase and Starry Studio, this is another strategic step toward full-platform availability after the success of Naraka: Bladepoint on consoles, solidifying Chinese developers' influence in the overseas survival genre. The day-one console update includes deep integration with DualSense adaptive triggers and…