Aberrant particles stayed dormant in the nether, waiting for the call of the Great One and driving the world into madness; one day, scientists opened a gate … Following a New Weird style, Once Human combines the rationality in science with the mysteries of the unknown. In a precarious world where all common sense is distorted, will humanity fall into the abyss or thrive on adversity?

To survive in the wasteland, humans must unite in groups. With coldblooded research nuts, honest yet simple civilians, violent lunatics, optimistic dreamers and lone wolves, factions are formed. Among these factions, five attract the most attention: Rosetta, Blackfell, Vulture, Guerilla, and Mayfly.

Plant, animal and human infected by Stardust will transform into disfigured monsters called Aberrant. Once polluted by Stardust, the host will be swept along to join the evolution route of Stardust while the winner becomes an advanced organism and the failed ones decay to dust. In early state, Aberrants may not be too aggressive, but as time goes, they will be driven wholly by the desire to evolve and show their cruel nature.

With multiple weapon choices from handgun to submachine gun, players may excel in hardcore battles with their most handy firearm. What's more, your favorite gun actually grows with you! Use gun perk to make a killing machine out of your weapon. Use lethal weapons and unleash destructive skills to fight your way out. Battles can take place almost anywhere in Nalcott. With Aberrant, Rosetta and Vultures rampaging about, you are never short of enemies.

In the Stronghold Contest, Defender and Attacker battle to take control of the Beacon Area in the middle stronghold, and capture progress will accumulate when the area is free of the opposite team. Whoever seizes the area is the winner.

Various landscapes, realistic weather changes, and distinctive features. From desert to forest, Once Human offers a glimpse of the world taken over by nature and otherworldly creatures.

Developer Starry Studio has launched a new Once Human PC Beta Test in North America on December 6, 2023 at 9pm ET

The Beta Test is open to everyone on PC.

This test includes some of the latest game features previously revealed by the development team and provides participants with the opportunity to get a hands-on experience of this long-awaited title.

In the upcoming test, players can look forward to a significantly enhanced gaming experience. Through previous teasers and developer blogs, Starry Studio has revealed some of the intriguing game mechanics to expect in the December testing. Amidst the intensity of battle and survival, players can enjoy a peaceful fishing moment, as well as the thrill of driving an RV through the landscape, offering a more dynamic option for both combat and survival.

Furthermore, players will confront a diverse array of peculiar and eerie creatures born under the influence of Stardust pollution. Players will also be equipped with a broader range of combat gear, enabling them to venture through the enigmatic and eerie world. All these new updates to provide a more immersive and realistic gaming experience for players to create their own unique stories in this fascinating world of Once Human, so stay tuned for the game’s upcoming Beta Test on December 7th!

Once Human is coming to PC (Steam) in Q3 2024.