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 and Pocketpair are excited to announce that Once Human will run its first console Closed Beta from March 26 to April 8 (PT).

This major milestone will coincide with the launch of the Version 2.3.26 "Deviant Update," which is set to introduce multiple new gameplay features centered around terrifying new Deviants.

Once Human Console Closed Beta Kicks Off

The console test will be available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, including PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S. This time-limited beta fully supports cross-platform play between the PlayStation and Xbox ecosystems, ensuring a seamless and expansive multiplayer experience.

Apply for the console test now.

Players interested in joining the test can apply now via a dedicated registration form in the official Once Human Discord community. Selected players will receive a Discord role "Console Pioneer", along with their test codes and instructions for joining. Players can join the Discord community to be the first to receive latest notifications. 

While all in-game progress will be wiped after the beta concludes, participants will be rewarded with an exclusive Closed Beta Pack. These exclusive rewards are permanent and can be claimed by the same linked account upon the game's full console launch or on other official platforms.

Version 2.3.26 "Deviant Update" Expands the Supernatural Threat

Arriving alongside the console beta on March 26, the Version 2.3.26 update will introduce a wave of thrilling new mechanics and terrifying Deviant encounters designed to test players' survival instincts:

• Strategic Sound-Based Encounters of Devourer: A new audio-driven mechanic will fundamentally change how players challenge the Devourer. Survivors will be able to utilize sound cues and rules to strategically manipulate the Devourer’s aggro, directing attacks towards other Elite foes in the area—or, for a bit of mischief, even towards their own squadmates.

• The Deceptive Mimic Tree: Hidden within the game's groves and forests, the Mimic Tree will disguise itself perfectly among harvestable timber. Chopping any tree near this hidden menace will inflict a debilitating debuff that distorts players' sight and sound. Survivors must carefully clear the surrounding foliage to reveal its monstrous true form. Conquering the Mimic Tree will cause all trees within a 50-meter radius to instantly die, yielding a massive haul of Wood.
• The Aquatic Ambush of the Sea Slug: Lurking underwater, the formidable Sea Slug will ambush players who venture into its domain. This aquatic nightmare can only be damaged when it opens its mouth to strike. Its deadliest tactic features a terrifying face-hugger assault that latches onto a player's head; the trapped victim must rely on a teammate to pull the creature free, or desperately struggle toward a fire source to burn it away.

Currently available for Android, iOS, and PC (Steam), Once Human is coming to PS5 and Xbox Seires X|S in 2026.