In a nutshell
- Once Human launches free‑to‑play on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
- Exclusive perks for Xbox Game Pass and DualSense immersion on PS5
- Biggest update yet: Ocean Expansion – Isles of Abyss arrives in October
NetEase Games and Starry Studio confirmed during Opening Night Live 2026 that Once Human, the hit free‑to‑play strange worlds survival game, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Xbox players benefit from Day One Game Pass perks, including exclusive avatars, META PASS cards, vouchers, and monthly outfit updates. PlayStation 5 players enjoy next‑level immersion with DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, making every step and action feel distinct.
Survival in Strange Worlds
Delivering over 300 hours of gameplay, Once Human drops players into a post‑apocalyptic wasteland where anomalies are the key to survival. Harness anomalies to explore Stardust‑infected landscapes, automate shelters, and mutate for combat.
The console launch also introduces new features: seamless switching between first‑person and third‑person perspectives, plus full cross‑play and cross‑progression with PC and mobile.
Isles of Abyss Expansion
Alongside the console launch, NetEase revealed Once Human’s biggest content update yet: the Ocean Expansion – Isles of Abyss, arriving in October 2026.
This expansion transforms survival gameplay with ocean exploration, island hopping, and encounters with terrifying sea monsters. Players must build and upgrade their own Sea Fortress, starting from a raft and evolving into a mobile maritime base. Expect ghost ships, gazing towers, and mechanical leviathans lurking in the deep.
Once Human Availability
Once Human is now available across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and mobile, with the Isles of Abyss expansion launching in October.
