As if out of nowhere, boom! “Once Human” is finally strolling onto PlayStation and Xbox come 2026. It’s like when you’re looking for your keys, and they’ve been chilling on the counter the whole time. Starry Studio – yep, those folks under the NetEase umbrella – they’re the wizards behind this online survival magic. Up till now, it’s been PC and mobile. But hey, consoles, brace yourselves!
Rewind to July 2024. “Once Human” tugged on the sleeves of PC gamers when it debuted. Imagine a bustling digital city, with over 230K folks crowding the Steam streets. It’s one of those biggies from NetEase, standing tall with Marvel Rivals, Naraka: Bladepoint, and FragPunk. The updates since then? They’re like throwing logs on a campfire—keeping the flame alive, with 30K players in Steam traffic jams daily. Now, whispers of console releases might shoot those numbers through the roof.
Oh, speaking of roofs, let’s chat about the 2025 Global Annual Showcase. July 2nd, if anyone’s marking calendars. The devs dropped the bomb—PS5 and Xbox versions are almost done baking, like cookies you’re dying to devour. Can’t scoop them up just yet? Well, hit up wishlists. We’re talking goodies for early birds. Existing players? Yeah, you’ll keep your accounts. But heads up, PlayStation and Xbox versions might be playing a bit of catch-up with their siblings.
Did I say “catch-up?” Yeah, I did. So, heading to consoles equals scooping up new player packs, just like when they launched on mobile. Those ratings? Chef’s kiss—Android and iOS dance at 4.6 and 4.5 out of 5. No pressure, console devs. No pressure.
And right now, there’s this Version 2.0 update. Dropped alongside a livestream like a surprise encore at a concert. New class system, crazy PvE stuff, Dreamland shenanigans, and whatnot. Honestly, it’s like wandering into a bakery with too many good pastries. You get distracted. But in a good way.
So, in case you’re tuned in late, “Once Human” is gearing up to charm console audiences next year. And given its track record? There’s a pretty good chance of that happening. Let’s just hope I remember to check wishlists before it launches, doh!
