NetEase Games along with developer Starry Studios just released Once Human on PC. You can download the game, for free, via either Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Once Human is an open world survival game with environments and monsters inspired by the SCP Foundation and an assortment of cosmic horrors. Players will try to survive with the usual open world survival game staples in a post-apocalyptic setting. You can join up with other players to survive. Together, you can try to "unravel the truth behind the ongoing cosmic invasion."
Cosmic invasion? Yeah. In the world of Once Human, a mysterious substance called Stardust contaminated the Earth. It really messed things up on the planet as far as life is concerned because it transformed both living things and formerly inanimate objects into nightmarish creatures.
Players will be able to build their own sanctuaries, gather resources, and fight. You know, the usual. Different regions in the game offer additional story and side quests for players to pursue. There's also a PvP mode, including a Highway Pursuit mode, detailed below.
Experience this supernatural open world for free
Once Human is free to play and will immerse players in a thrilling, post-apocalyptic setting in which they join forces with other players to fight for survival and unravel the truth behind the ongoing cosmic invasion. Build sanctuaries, conquer terrifying enemies and see if you still hold the answer to what it means to be human.
A mysterious extraterrestrial substance known as Stardust has contaminated the Earth, the planet has been reduced to a post-apocalyptic state and life, as we know it, is transformed into a twisted nightmare. It's up to you, the Metas, to shape the future of humankind, whether you venture alone or forge alliances with fellow survivors.
Explore a Vast Open World Teeming with aberrant creatures
On your journey to uncover the truth behind the apocalyptic horrors, feel free to join forces with other players to face the unknown and fend off rivals. Engage in heart-pounding battles where tactics, teamwork, and instincts are the keys to victory. Explore five regions, five factions and over fifty types of deviants across more than one hundred Strongholds as you traverse the huge open world expanse.
Immersive design and unique monsters
Experience top-tier visuals and cutting-edge 3D technologies like dynamic weather and ray tracing as you discover a world inspired by SCP Foundation, Lovecraftian Horror and post-apocalyptic aesthetics.
Encounter unique “Anima” monsters like the Wanderer, a walking bus roaming the land, or the Ancient One, the flying beast beloved by many players already. Capture Deviations to assist your survival as you further immerse yourself with the Fitness System, Limb-based Combat System and Sanity System.
Explore the open world your way
Sanctuaries can be built anywhere in the wilderness and decorated however you like. Stash your hard-earned treasures behind walls and protect them with an arsenal of defensive weapons – anything goes. Unleash your creativity and let your imagination run wild!
Open world survival and multiplayer elements are combined in Once Human, with the world able to support for up to 4000 players. Each player can influence the game world in real time as you choose to form alliances or wage war on other players.
New main storyline, region, side quests and deviations
The main storyline progresses to the new "Blackheart" region, where players will encounter new enemies and uncover more secrets of the apocalypse alongside a multitude of new open-world side quests are available. Even more deviation-capturing tasks will be offered in Lowe, including Identity V and “Paper Doll” from the Onmyoji series.
New PvP mode: Highway Pursuit
This brand new PvP mode offers up special reward-vehicles, providing attacking players with valuable loot if they seek it out. However, entering the vicinity of each vehicle will enable PvP, so players are advised to take caution when others are nearby.
Official gifts and rewards
Both pre-registered and new players can earn a variety of rewards, Pre-registered players can claim the AKM skin "The Call of the Giant Octopus," a Meta's Cap, a piece of furniture, and a pair of Dragon Fist Gloves, new players can complete missions or invite friends to join in order to receive gifts including cosmetic items and accessories – so be sure to join the official release to benefit from a host of rewards!
Once Human is free to play and will immerse players in a thrilling, post-apocalyptic setting in which they join forces with other players to fight for survival and unravel the truth behind the ongoing cosmic invasion. Build sanctuaries, conquer terrifying enemies and see if you still hold the answer to what it means to be human.
A mysterious extraterrestrial substance known as Stardust has contaminated the Earth, the planet has been reduced to a post-apocalyptic state and life, as we know it, is transformed into a twisted nightmare. It's up to you, the Metas, to shape the future of humankind, whether you venture alone or forge alliances with fellow survivors.
Explore a Vast Open World Teeming with aberrant creatures
On your journey to uncover the truth behind the apocalyptic horrors, feel free to join forces with other players to face the unknown and fend off rivals. Engage in heart-pounding battles where tactics, teamwork, and instincts are the keys to victory. Explore five regions, five factions and over fifty types of deviants across more than one hundred Strongholds as you traverse the huge open world expanse.
Immersive design and unique monsters
Experience top-tier visuals and cutting-edge 3D technologies like dynamic weather and ray tracing as you discover a world inspired by SCP Foundation, Lovecraftian Horror and post-apocalyptic aesthetics.
Encounter unique “Anima” monsters like the Wanderer, a walking bus roaming the land, or the Ancient One, the flying beast beloved by many players already. Capture Deviations to assist your survival as you further immerse yourself with the Fitness System, Limb-based Combat System and Sanity System.
Explore the open world your way
Sanctuaries can be built anywhere in the wilderness and decorated however you like. Stash your hard-earned treasures behind walls and protect them with an arsenal of defensive weapons – anything goes. Unleash your creativity and let your imagination run wild!
Open world survival and multiplayer elements are combined in Once Human, with the world able to support for up to 4000 players. Each player can influence the game world in real time as you choose to form alliances or wage war on other players.
New main storyline, region, side quests and deviations
The main storyline progresses to the new "Blackheart" region, where players will encounter new enemies and uncover more secrets of the apocalypse alongside a multitude of new open-world side quests are available. Even more deviation-capturing tasks will be offered in Lowe, including Identity V and “Paper Doll” from the Onmyoji series.
New PvP mode: Highway Pursuit
This brand new PvP mode offers up special reward-vehicles, providing attacking players with valuable loot if they seek it out. However, entering the vicinity of each vehicle will enable PvP, so players are advised to take caution when others are nearby.
Official gifts and rewards
Both pre-registered and new players can earn a variety of rewards, Pre-registered players can claim the AKM skin "The Call of the Giant Octopus," a Meta's Cap, a piece of furniture, and a pair of Dragon Fist Gloves, new players can complete missions or invite friends to join in order to receive gifts including cosmetic items and accessories – so be sure to join the official release to benefit from a host of rewards!
