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Once Human is buffing a machine gun and a set of named armor next week
Netease's Starry Studio is releasing a patch for Once Human next week that will adjust the MG4 – Conflicting Memories machine gun and the Treacherous Tides armor set. The machine gun's shrapnel effect will occur more frequently and grant super armor, while the armor set's damage boost will be tied to HP instead of sanity.
Once Human launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with crossplay support
The free-to-play survival game Once Human has launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, featuring full crossplay support with PC. Players can expect day-one perks for Game Pass subscribers and specialized haptic feedback on PS5. The next major update, Isle of Abyss, is scheduled for October.
Once Human offers refunds to players who bought a swimming pool they couldn’t swim in
Starry Studio is offering refunds for a swimming pool item in Once Human after players discovered it was not functional as advertised. The studio acknowledged the pool's limitations and plans to make it swimmable in a future update, which is expected to take at least three months.
15 New Games of August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a significant month for game releases, featuring a diverse lineup across multiple genres. Notable titles include Game Freak's action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell 2, and Arc System Works' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The month will also see the 1.0 release of REKA, the expansion Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor, and the launch of The Sinking City 2. Additionally, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, and EA Sports Madden NFL 27 are scheduled for release.
Once Human will launch on PS5 and Xbox August 25 with full cross-play and cross-progression
NetEase and Starry Studio announced that the survival game Once Human will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 25th. The game will feature full cross-play and cross-progression from launch, along with a new first-person perspective. Once Human is free-to-play, with optional preorder bundles available.
Once Human Sets August 25 Launch Date on PS5 and XBOX with New First-Person Perspective and Full Crossplay
Once Human will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 25, featuring a new first-person perspective and full cross-play support. Pre-orders are now open, offering exclusive platform-specific reward packs. The free-to-play survival game set in a post-apocalyptic landscape will provide over 300 hours of gameplay from launch.
Once Human is Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S on August 25th
Starry Studio and NetEase Games announced that the survival shooter Once Human will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on August 25th. The console release will feature cross-platform multiplayer and progression, with options for Quality (4K/60 FPS) and Performance (120 FPS) modes. Pre-orders for starter and radiance gift packages are now available.
Once Human kicks off its last console open beta, running from now until July 8
NetEase's Once Human has launched its final console open beta test for PlayStation 5 and Xbox, running until July 8th. The beta features PvE and PvP scenarios with full cross-platform play between consoles, though not with PC or mobile. Participants can earn in-game rewards and carry over certain items to the full release.
Once Human Kicks Off Open Beta for PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X/S
Starry Studio and NetEase Games have launched the open beta for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of their multiplayer survival shooter, Once Human. The beta includes significant content from the full game, with progression carry-over limited to collected Deviants, Starchrom, and cosmetics. The developers are also running a feedback event until July 8th, offering rewards for player suggestions.
Once Human showcases May 13’s new gear, next Visional Wheel theme, and controller improvements
Netease's Starry Studio has announced new features for the multiplayer survival shooter Once Human, set to arrive on May 13th. The update includes new weapons and armor, the 'Gravity Abyss' theme for the Visional Wheel with lowered gravity and new challenges, and significant gamepad improvements such as button mapping. The patch also addresses various bug fixes.
Once Human launches new gameplay modes for RaidZone and new custom server features this week
Once Human is launching new gameplay modes for its FFA PvP RaidZone servers, including casual, standard, and hardcore options with adjusted rules. The update also introduces new enemies, items, a new underground stronghold, and improved anti-cheat measures. Custom server players will receive a new battle royale-like Hyper Brawl mode and other features.