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Released Jul 9, 2024 Free Mostly Positive Counts toward your Steam games

Once Human

By Starry Studio

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About Once Human

Once Human is a game tagged Open World, Survival and Multiplayer by Starry Studio, released Jul 9, 2024. It has 192,150 Steam reviews (Mostly Positive). The Steam games most like it include Landiscape, Ruins To Fortress and Wild Omission.

Once Human is a Strange Worlds Survival Game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
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Everything Steam lists for Once Human · record updated 20 hours ago

Steam store

Overview

App ID2139460
Release dateJul 9, 2024
Last change number40223633
Last record update20 hours ago

App info

App type
Game
Developer
Starry Studio
Publisher
Starry Studio, NetEase Games
Steam profile
Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked Nov 1, 2025

Platforms

Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Controller
Full support

Features

13
Multi-playerIn-app purchasesOnline PvPPvPMMOOnline co-opCo-opFull controller supportPlayStation controllersXbox controllersPlayStation controller BluetoothSteam Trading CardsFamily Sharing

Patches

Patch notes

14
  1. Oct 23, 2026 3.1.1 Bug Fixes (October 23)

    October 23The following issues have been fixed:Fixed an issue in custom servers where duplicate character name warnings would not appear, preventing players from entering the server.Fixed an issue where no sound played when playing songs o…

  2. Oct 22, 2026 Meta Hotline | Hot Feedback and Optimization Progress Vol. 11

    Meta Hotline | Hot Feedback and Optimization Progress Vol. 11 Dear Metas,After the v2.3.7 update, we added the Feedback Hot Charts section to the Once Human Feedback Platform, listing recent popular requests from the community. After loggi…

  3. Oct 21, 2026 Server Opening Schedule for Isles of Abyss and Isles of Abyss: RaidZone

    Dear Metas,Once Human's brand-new survival scenario, Isles of Abyss, officially launches on October 21 (PT)! To help you prepare, here is the server opening schedule. For more details about the scenario, please check: https://www.oncehuman…

  4. Oct 12, 2026 Dev Blog | New Weapons and Armor Coming Soon

    Dear Metas,After the October 21(PT) version update, we'll be bringing you 1 brand-new weapon and 1 brand-new armor.This update centers around the "Frost Vortex" and "Ice Spear" mechanics, further enriching the combat performance and build …

  5. Oct 10, 2026 3.0.7 Bug Fixes (October 10)

    October 10The following issues are expected to be fixed by 05:00 PT. Actual completion time may vary:1. Fixed an issue where the female bottom of the "Violet Starpunk" had an abnormal length when worn separately, and the top's pendant woul…

  6. Oct 9, 2026 3.0.7 Bug Fixes (October 9)

    October 9The following issues are expected to be fixed by 04:30 PT. Actual completion time may vary:1. Fixed an issue where the Dye on the Hollow Moon Wayfarer male top would occasionally flash when worn as a separate piece.2. Fixed an iss…

  7. Sep 30, 2026 3.0.7 Bug Fixes (September 30)

    September 30The following issues have been fixed:1. Fixed an issue in custom servers where the player count and heat points were not displayed clearly.2. Fixed a clipping issue with the Aerobic Moment female top.3. Fixed an issue where the…

  8. Sep 29, 2026 3.0.7 Bug Fixes (September 29)

    September 291. Added a batch management feature for custom server hosts. Server hosts can go to the Player Management page to perform batch operations such as deleting and removing players from the server.The following issues are expected …

  9. Sep 29, 2026 Meta Hotline | Hot Feedback and Optimization Progress Vol. 10

    Dear Metas,After the v2.3.7 update, we added the Feedback Hot Charts section to the Once Human Feedback Platform, listing recent popular requests from the community. After logging in to the Feedback Platform, you can like the feedback you …

  10. Sep 28, 2026 Version 3.0.7 Update Announcement (September 28)

    Dear Metas,We have scheduled server maintenance and an update for September 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PT). The maintenance is expected to last about 2 hour (The actual server opening time may differ). Please manage your time wisely.This update…

  11. Sep 24, 2026 3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 23)

    September 23The following issues are expected to be fixed by 07:00 PT. Actual completion time may vary:1. Unlocked the new Thermal Tower Tech for Metas who transferred from the old version of The Way of Winter to the new version The Way of…

  12. Sep 23, 2026 Special Notes on Beastmaster Beast Whistle Feature and Future Optimization Plans

    Dear Metas,We have observed that since the class update on September 16(PT, all dates in this announcement are in PT), players have continuously reported an issue where beast whistles fail to summon animals. This is due to adjustments we m…

Builds

1
BuildBranchUpdated
26139832publicOct 22, 2026

Packages & DLC

DLCs

3
IDNamePrice (US)
3379260 Not on the store yet —
3816110 Not on the store yet —
5423670 Not on the store yet —

Depots

Depots

4
IDNameSystemsSizeDownloadManifest
228989 — shared from 228980 Windows — — —
2139461 — All 119.88 GB 109.80 GB 6831341298828254633
2139462 — All 119.88 GB 109.79 GB 3385483809846247531
2139463 — All 119.87 GB 109.80 GB 4128550727004733244

Branches

1
BranchBuildUpdatedAccess
public 26139832 Oct 22, 2026 Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/Once Human

Launch options

4
ExecutableArgumentsSystemsDescription
ONCE_HUMAN.exe --start_from_launcher=1 --game_language=en -normal Windows · 64-bit Once Human
ONCE_HUMAN.exe --start_from_launcher=1 --game_language=en -raidzone Windows · 64-bit Once Human: Raid Zone
ONCE_HUMAN.exe --start_from_launcher=1 --game_language=en -normal --launcher_stable_mode=1 Windows · 64-bit Once Human Compatibility Mode (Use if game crashes)
ONCE_HUMAN.exe --start_from_launcher=1 --game_language=en -raidzone --launcher_stable_mode=1 Windows · 64-bit Once Human: Raid Zone Compatibility Mode (Use if game crashes)

Update history

Changes to the Steam record

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  1. Oct 25, 2026 · 17:23 #40223633
    • appid removed
    • common.ReleaseState added released
    • common.releasestate removed
    • common.store_tags.2 3859 → 113
    • common.store_tags.3 113 → 3859

News

  1. Oct 22, 2026 · Community Announcements 3.1.1 Bug Fixes (October 22)

    October 22The following issues have been fixed:1. Fixed an issue on the beginner island of the Isles of Abyss where some felled trees would still appear from a distance.2. Fixed an issue where climbi…

  2. Oct 22, 2026 · PlayGround.ru - официальная группа Once Human отправляется в открытый океан: крупнейшее дополнение Isles of Abyss уже доступно

    Студия Starry Studio выпустила Isles of Abyss — крупнейшее бесплатное дополнение в истории Once Human. Обновление уже доступно на ПК, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 и мобильных устройствах и переноси…

  3. Oct 21, 2026 · Community Announcements Ocean Expansion: Isles of Abyss Is Now Live

    Dear Metas,We have scheduled server maintenance and an update for October 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PT). The maintenance is expected to last about 3 hours (The actual server opening time may differ). Ple…

  4. Oct 20, 2026 · Community Announcements Ocean Expansion: Isles of Abyss Is Now Live

    Dear Metas,Once Human's brand-new survival scenario, Isles of Abyss, officially launches on October 21 (PT)! To help you prepare, here is the server opening schedule. For more details about the scena…

  5. Oct 16, 2026 · Community Announcements New Survival Scenario Isles of Abyss Launches Officially on October 21

    Dear Metas, Once Human's New Survival Scenario Isles of Abyss Launches Officially on October 21(PT)! This time, we set sail for the ocean. Explore scattered islands, gather resources, build facilitie…

  6. Sep 22, 2026 · PlayGround.ru - официальная группа Once Human отправит игроков в море с обновлением Isles of Abyss

    Once Human получит самое масштабное обновление в истории проекта. Дополнение Isles of Abyss значительно расширит игровой мир и впервые сделает морские путешествия полноценной частью выживания. Игроко…

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