Once Human is finally making its way to PlayStation and Xbox consoles, slated for a 2026 release. It’s been a journey! This survival game, championed by Starry Studio under the NetEase umbrella, has wooed gamers on PC and mobile. I’m not sure about you, but seeing it cross over to consoles feels like watching a plant grow from seed to a sprawling tree. Or maybe it’s just seeing something good get even better? Who knows.
Remember July 2024? Seems like ages ago, but Once Human burst onto the PC scene then, snagging over 230,000 concurrent players at launch. That’s a lot of folks, right? It’s like having a small city’s worth of people all hammering on keyboards. The game’s standing shoulder to shoulder with other NetEase heavyweights like Marvel Rivals and Naraka: Bladepoint. Updates galore have kept gamers hooked, averaging a solid 30,000 players daily. Will the console leap boost these numbers? Maybe. Maybe not. But with all signs pointing to “yes,” who am I to say otherwise?
Picture this: it’s 2025, and right during their Global Annual Showcase on July 2nd, the folks behind Once Human spill the beans—PS5 and Xbox Series X/S ports are almost here! They say they’re putting the final touches, but can we ever take them at face value? “Soon” could mean anything. Still, for PlayStation and Xbox gamers, the game’s up for wishlisting, complete with early-bird goodies. And yes, you can use the same account across platforms. Don’t ask me why, but that just feels comforting. However, it’ll take a bit for these console versions to sync up with their PC and mobile counterparts, like waiting for coffee to cool down to the perfect temperature.
Now, with consoles in their sights, NetEase might just snag another batch of eager players. Their mobile versions soared with high ratings—4.6/5 on Android and 4.5/5 on iOS. Not too shabby, right? The developers are probably hoping lightning strikes twice.
For those itching for more content, there’s the Once Human Annual Version 2.0 update, launching alongside the July showcase. New class systems, an Endless Dream PvE scenario, and the Dreamland Wonder event are just a few of the goodies for PC and mobile players. It’s like unwrapping a surprise gift, wondering if it’s the thing you’ve been silently wishing for.
Wrapping this up, Once Human is evolving. Whether you’ve been along for the ride since day one or you’re just hopping on now, it’s going to be quite the trip. Here’s hoping the journey continues with as many thrills as a roller coaster at midnight. Or—I don’t know—something equally exciting.
