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.

NetEase Games announced the launch of Once Human’s Custom Server feature, allowing players to create their dedicated servers which can alter the gameplay significantly. These player-managed rental servers allow their founders to control the rules of the world, down to the gameplay itself. Once established, other players can join these worlds for unique adventures in the Once Human world. 

Additionally, the Once Human Global Annual Version 2.0 Showcase has been announced for July 2nd, 2025, where plans for the game’s future will be revealed.

Once Human’s Custom Server Features

The Custom Servers are an officially supported, independent server infrastructure that allows players to customize their iteration of the Once Human world, all while maintaining high-performance quality. These can be used to push the boundaries of the Once Human experience, such as transforming it into a cozy building experience or a brutal survival game where only the most skilled survive.

So, what can the Once Human Custom Servers change? 

• Comprehensive Parameter Customization: The Custom Server’s creator can alter numerous fundamental aspects of the Once Human experience. These include changing how weather patterns and day-night cycles function, character attributes, experience modifiers, resource respawn rates, and how quickly and easily buildings can be created and maintained. 
• Flexible Scenario Selection: It’s possible to switch between the official Once Human scenarios, including the PvE and PvP content, allowing the Custom Server to focus on specific types of gameplay. Additionally, mod support is planned for a future update, as well as scenarios that are intended explicitly for custom play.
• Friend Collaboration System: The Custom Servers require unique invitation codes to join, allowing you to invite your friends or online pals for specific kinds of Once Human experiences. Servers can also be unlocked, allowing anyone to join. 
• Dedicated Server Management Panel: Anyone who creates a Once Human Custom Server will be granted GM privileges and given access to administrative tools. These allow you to moderate the players in the server and allocate permissions to other people. 
• Secure Infrastructure: The Custom Server data is kept separate from the official Once Human servers and is maintained by its backend infrastructure, ensuring the long-term security and reliability of this data. 

How To Access Once Human’s Custom Servers

Anyone who wants to create a Custom Server in Once Human can do so via a dedicated in-game purchase page, where Custom Server subscriptions can be purchased. The pricing plans vary based on the user’s player capacity and server duration. Those who want to play in a Once Human Custom Server can do so via an invitation code provided by an owner or by joining an unlocked server, as these allow anyone to jump right in.

The Once Human Global Annual Version 2.0 Showcase Plans

The Once Human Global Annual Version 2.0 Showcase will be broadcast online on July 2nd, providing fans with  an exciting preview of some amazing content planned for 2025 and 2026.

During the event, players will receive an exclusive look at the game’s roadmap, including the reveal of the next Scenario and updates on the newly-announced PvP spin-off, Once Human: Raidzone, which is currently open for pre-registration on the game’s official website ahead of its July launch.

The Showcase will also offer the development team an opportunity to reflect on the highlights of the past year, as well as announce new gameplay features, system enhancements, and community events. This Global Annual Version 2.0 Showcase promises to be one of the biggest Once Human events of the year, so join players from around the world to discover what’s in store for the game!

Once Human’s Annual Version 2.0 Pre-Registration With Exclusive Rewards Is Live

Pre-registration for Once Human’s Annual Version 2.0 is now live on the game’s official website. Those who sign up will have a chance to receive exclusive rewards, including a Grafitti T-Shirt cosmetic, an Annual Version 2.0 Avatar, 2 Butterfly’s Emissary Crates, and 1,500 Starchrom.

Once Human is available for PC (Steam), coming to Android and iOS in April 2025, followed by consoles at a later time.