Once Human — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Once Human is currently the #99 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 21K concurrent players — ▲ climbing (was #136 last week).
Last official update Aug 26, 2026 (yesterday) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #99 ▲
- Peak (24h)
- 21K
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Casual
- Developer
- Starry Studio
- Released
- Jul 9, 2024
- Price
- Free to Play
Once Human is a Strange Worlds Survival Game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Latest updates & patch notes
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Patch
Version 3.0.4 Bug Fixes (August 26)
August 26The following issues have been fixed:1. Fixed an issue where the Soul Summoner's ultimate failed to grant Metas the ability to summon Phantom Radiance Sparrow. After the fix, each time you land a weapon hit, there is a 15% probability of releasing a Phantom Radiance…
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Release
Once Human Console Launch: Server Opening Announcement and Launch Schedule
Once Human Console Launch: Server Opening Announcement and Launch ScheduleTo welcome the upcoming console version and give newly joined Metas a better experience on scenario servers, we are announcing the server opening details and launch plan. All times below are server times…
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Patch
Version 3.0.4 Update Announcement (August 24)
Dear Metas, The server maintenance and update is planned for August 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PT) and expected to last about 2 hours (actual server opening time may differ). Please manage your time wisely. The update size is approximately 22.38 GB on PC launchers, 119 MB on the PC…
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Release
The console version of Once Human is launching soon — see you in Nalcott!
Dear Metas, We are excited to announce that the console version of Once Human will officially launch on August 25 at 11:00 (PT) on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S. At that time, Metas on console platforms will be able to officially enter this open world…
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News
Once Human Lightforge Loot Crate Probability Announcement (August 25)
Lightforge Loot Crate Rules (Updated) When a Lightforge Loot Crate is available, you can spend Lightforge Ingots to open it. Each Lightforge Loot Crate is guaranteed to yield a cosmetic or Lightforge Gem. Cosmetics obtained can be shared between all characters on the account. 1…
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Release
Once Human Console Launch FAQ
Dear Metas, Once Human console version is about to officially launch. To help everyone better understand related information, we have compiled the following FAQ, hoping to help all of you start your console journey more smoothly. We also welcome everyone to follow and join the…
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News
Dev Blog | Shop Item Adjustments & Some Cosmetics Removal Notice
Dear Metas, Since the launch of Once Human, as the Shop item catalog has continued to grow, we have received feedback about the Shop experience. After carefully reviewing the feedback, we found the following major issues with the current Shop:1. The Shop inventory has grown…
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Patch
Version 3.0.3 Bug Fixes (August 18)
Dear Metas, If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods: PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community…
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News
Once Human Console Hands-On Preview – The Intrigue Keeps Going On Consoles
With Once Human , the survival-crafting-MMORPG , making its way to consoles, now is as good a time as any to step back into the ever-expanding world of body horror, grotesquery, survival, farming, and more. I was lucky enough to receive an invite for the Early Access period…
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Version 3.0.3 Bug Fixes (August 17)
Dear Metas, If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods: PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit SuggestionWe've been gathering community…
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News
Explanation and Handling Plan for the Furniture Formula "Golden Shore Pool"
Dear Metas, On August 12(PT), we launched the furniture pack "Summer Echoes", which includes the pool formula "Golden Shore Pool". We hoped to create a cool and comfortable summer pool scene for Metas, allowing everyone to enjoy the summer in their territory on Nalcott. However…
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News
Dev Blog丨Fashion Set Custom Dye Optimization
Dear Metas, Since the launch of Once Human, the Fashion system has carried the expectations of Metas for personal expression. Fashion is not just an adornment on the journey of combat; it is also a reflection of every Meta's unique style. On July 9(PT, all dates in this…
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Screenshots
About Once Human
Survive in the wilderness You wake up in the middle of nowhere. You'll have to brace yourself for the cruelty of nature (from monsters to lack of food); however, Stardust's influence does not restrict to living things, it also affects the soil and water. Eating polluted food and drinking dirty water will reduce your Sanity. When your Sanity drops, your max HP would drop accordingly. To eat or not to eat, it's a question. Fight against monsters Battle numerous enemies that are once human, and challenge bosses from another dimension to gain powerful items and ease Stardust pollution. You are not only fighting for yourself, but also fighting…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / Snapdragon® X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750ti 4G / AMD Radeon RX550 / Qualcomm® Adreno X1 GPU DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended
- Languages
- English * , Simplified Chinese * , French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Russian * languages with full audio support
- Controller
- Full controller support
- DLC
- 2 available on Steam
- Official site
- t.co/gRX2BR4tj9
Frequently asked questions
- Is Once Human free to play?
- Yes — Once Human is free to play on Steam.
- What is the latest Once Human update?
- The most recent official update is "Version 3.0.4 Bug Fixes (August 26)" (Aug 26, 2026), categorized as Patch. August 26The following issues have been fixed:1. Fixed an issue where the Soul Summoner's ultimate failed to grant Metas the ability to summon Phantom Radiance Sparrow. After the fix, each time you land a weapon hit, there is a 15% probability of releasing a Phantom Radiance…
- How many people play Once Human?
- Once Human peaked at 21K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #99 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #136 the previous week).
- When was Once Human released?
- Once Human was released on Jul 9, 2024 by Starry Studio.
- What kind of game is Once Human?
- Once Human is a Action, Adventure, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, Racing, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play game, featuring multi-player, mmo, pvp.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Aug 27, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Once Human and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.