Summary

  • Once Human, a free survival game by Starry Studio, will release a major update in Sept 2024 with new PvP and PvE scenarios and monsters.
  • Recent patch added Rosetta Truck event, Warband limits, and bug fixes, addressing player concerns and improving gameplay experience.
  • Developers actively working on game improvements, including 10-year bans on cheaters, to address launch issues and maintain player interest.

A significant update for Once Human, the free-to-play survival game developed by Starry Studio, is scheduled for release in September 2024. Once Human, known for its detailed post-apocalyptic world with sci-fi and cosmic horror elements, provides players with extensive freedom in how they choose to survive and explore the game’s environments.

Once Human launched on July 9th to mixed reviews and received a patch on July 18th that introduced several updates and new features. A notable addition was a gameplay event where a Rosetta Truck travels across the Red Sands region nightly, allowing players to obtain Sproulets by ramming their vehicles into it. The latest Once Human patch also included increased Warband weekly donation limits, a buffed detection radius for Spacetime, and adjusted rarities for certain food items. To address server issues, it disabled world merging and offered compensation rewards in the Mail tab, while also implementing nearly 90 bug fixes to resolve issues such as Super Armor inactivity, stacking of Precise Shot Masks, and spawn problems.

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According to IGN, Once Human is set to receive a major update in September 2024. This forthcoming update promises to bring significant changes and enhancements to the game. Players can anticipate a new PvP gameplay scenario featuring confrontations between the main camps, as well as a new PvE scenario set in a north mountain region. The update will also introduce new monsters and challenges, further enriching the gameplay experience and expanding the free-to-play Once Human’s immersive world.

Key Features of the Once Human September 2024 Update

  • PvP scenario
  • PvE scenario
  • New mountain region
  • New Monsters and challenges

The developers of Once Human appear to be actively working to address existing issues with the game. On July 12th, they announced plans to make purchased cosmetic items available for all characters on the same account by August. Moreover, the developers have recently taken a firm stance against cheating by imposing 10-year bans on over 400 accounts, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining a fair and enjoyable gaming environment.

Once Human's launch has been controversial, facing challenges such as concerns over a data-insecure EULA, frequent server crashes, and six-week progress resets, which have led to player frustration. Despite these issues, the game has managed to peak at over 230,000 players on Steam since its release. The developers are actively working on additional content and resolving existing problems, suggesting that the game may continue to perform well as these issues are addressed and improvements are made.

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July 9, 2024
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The apocalypse changed everything. Human, animal, plant… all are infested by an alien creature – Stardust. As a Meta-Human, you can survive the contamination and use the power of Stardust. Play alone or join others to fight, build and explore. When the world is in chaos, you are our last hope.


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.


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 for the survivors.

 

Developer(s)
Starry Studio
Publisher(s)
Starry Studio, NetEase, Inc.
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Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Platform(s)
PC, Android, iOS
Genre(s)
Survival, Shooter, Open-World