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How To Get The New Morphed Deviations In Once Human: Isles of Abyss
This guide details how to obtain new Morphed Deviations and the new Deviation 'Duet' in Once Human: Isles of Abyss. Duet is obtained by defeating The Sunken Lord during the second phase of the scenario, while eight new Morphed Deviations can be acquired through various activities and zone events within the expansion.
How To Survive Haywire Zones In Once Human: Isles Of Abyss
This guide details how to survive Haywire Zones in Once Human: Isles of Abyss, which are random environmental crises affecting specific areas of the map. It covers surviving Black Tide, Mist of Deceit, Time Rain, and Skyfire, including necessary items, crafting resources, and potential dangers.
Everything New In The Once Human Isles Of Abyss Scenario
The free-to-play shooter Once Human has received a significant update titled 'Isles of Abyss,' introducing a separate scenario with an oceanic archipelago. This update allows players to build and customize their own ships for exploration, engage in underwater activities with new gear, and discover new resources and mechanics across two distinct phases that culminate in a boss fight.
NetEase trademarks ‘Redline,’ a possible new MMORPG project
NetEase has filed a trademark for 'ECC: Redline,' suggesting a new MMORPG project. The trademark explicitly mentions multiplayer online computer games and MMORPGs. While no official announcement has been made, NetEase is known for its extensive work in the MMO genre, with titles like Once Human and the upcoming Ananta.
Once Human celebrates autumn with freebies and a photo-taking event
Once Human is celebrating the autumn season with new in-game events, including daily login rewards for Golden Leaves to earn a free pet, and a daily quest involving in-game photography for various rewards. The update also introduces new features like animal riding on Event Island, custom dyes, animal breeding, bug fixes, and additions for custom server operators.
Once Human is bringing a wide open ocean, shipbuilding, and new locations in its Isles of Abyss update
The multiplayer survival game Once Human is releasing its largest free update, Isles of Abyss, on October 22nd. This update introduces a vast ocean with new threats, allows players to craft and customize ships, and adds crossplay between PC, console, and mobile platforms.
XBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026: All the Announcements, Including an Appearance by Hideo Kojima
Xbox showcased a variety of upcoming titles and updates at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including new trailers for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Fallout 76, world premieres for Faraday Blues and Bloomwalker, and the reveal of Japan as a playable location in Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The event also featured Hideo Kojima making a surprise appearance to discuss his upcoming projects, OD – KNOCK and PHYSINT, with Bill Skarsgård confirmed to voice the lead in PHYSINT.
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 Review | TheXboxHub
Once Human is a successful sci-fi survival game now available on consoles, building upon its PC and mobile success. While the story is intriguing, the core gameplay loop focuses on survival, base building, and combat against corrupted beings and monsters. The game features a unique mechanic of capturing 'Deviants' to aid in various tasks and offers a visually appealing world with good sound design.
Survive Together in the Strange Worlds: Once Human (F2P) Is Available Now on XBOX Series X|S With Game Pass!
The free-to-play survival shooter Once Human is now available on Xbox Series X|S and is included with Xbox Game Pass. The game features cross-play and cross-progression, with no pay-to-win mechanics. An upcoming Ocean Expansion is planned for October.
Games worth looking at in the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
The Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest highlights numerous games in the genre, featuring demos, discounts, and release windows. Notable titles include the highly-rated Early Access game Abiotic Factor, the space-train adventure Breathedge 2, and the upcoming 1.0 release of Valheim. Other recommended games with recent updates or significant discounts are Voidtrain, Len's Island, Aska, Planet Crafter, Project Zomboid, Once Human, and Palworld.
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.
PS5 Players Can Claim Popular Action Game for Free via PlayStation Store
The post-apocalyptic open-world action game Once Human is now available for free on PlayStation 5, having previously launched on PC. While the game is free-to-play, PlayStation Plus members can claim an exclusive gift pack containing a console-exclusive avatar and a one-month Meta Pass. The game has received a positive rating of 4.19/5 Stars on the PlayStation Store.
Once Human Is Out Now And Free On Xbox, Game Pass And PlayStation
Once Human has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, featuring cross-play and cross-progression. The multiplayer survival game is free-to-play and tasks players with exploring a post-apocalyptic world transformed by a substance called Stardust, where they must scavenge, build, and fight.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Once Human Deep Dive Showcases Its Survival Systems In Action
A new producer deep dive for Once Human showcases its survival systems and the role of Anomalies as both adversaries and aids. The video highlights gameplay features, including PS5-exclusive elements, and emphasizes intentional prey hunting and gear dependency. The article suggests that with recent updates and console ports, now is a good time to revisit the game, especially with the addition of a new first-person perspective.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles to its library, including day-one releases like Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. The service will also see new additions such as Egging On, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Relooted, Starsand Island, Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, Young Suns, and Shelldiver. Additionally, Wolfenstein 3D and Once Human are receiving in-game benefits for Game Pass subscribers, while several games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered Edition and NBA 2K26, will be leaving the service soon.
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.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a strong month for Xbox and Game Pass, featuring a diverse lineup of new releases. Highlights include the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation and the story-driven Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, both launching day one on Game Pass. Other notable titles span genres like survival horror, strategy, and multiplayer warfare, offering something for every player.
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.
