Once Human for Windows

A game in a supernatural post-apocalyptic world

Starry Studio has developed Once Human, a free action game in a bizarre post-apocalyptic world with an open-world survival gameplay experience. Although the game mainly focuses on multiplayer third-person survival shooting, it also incorporates features such as stealthy melee combat, puzzle-solving mechanics, and a complex narrative.

In Once Human, you are challenged to survive in a world inhabited by terrifying creatures from another dimension. Whether you play solo or team up with other players, the game will test your skills as you scavenge for resources, gather equipment, and arm yourself with powerful weapons to fend off the daunting sci-fi foes.

Deep compelling storyline

Once Human casts you as a protagonist, Meta-Human, someone who has adapted to the post-apocalyptic world following the cataclysmic event triggered by the mysterious alien force, Stardust. The contagion of Stardust has spread across the entirety of Earth, infecting all living things, from plants and water to people and animals. Consequently, those infected undergo a mutation, transforming into monstrous creatures.

To survive the challenges in this game, you must scavenge for resources and food and battle various monsters. When encountering both regular monsters and perilous bosses, it is crucial to exercise caution. This game has an extensive collection of weapons divided into seven categories you can acquire and craft. Furthermore, constructing a shelter is essential in this game to have a place to rest.

Combining elements of PVP and PVE, this game offers an immersive experience as you venture into its captivating world. Additionally, you can participate in grand-scale team battles to acquire valuable resources. In post-apocalyptic circumstances, possessing resources equates to holding complete authority. Keep in mind, though that the game requires a substantial amount of storage and RAM to deliver a high-quality audiovisual experience.

Open to all 

Once Human has finally made its way past its Early Access stage and has officially launched in full for players all over the world to enjoy all of its features. After initial feedback that limited players to creating only one character per account, the developers have made necessary adjustments and have now granted players the ability to create multiple characters across servers. The game supports cross-platform play with a few exceptions and offers a seasonal system where each server hosts unique scenarios, impacting gameplay rules and storylines.  

Players can transfer essential resources to their personal domain, Eternaland, at the end of each season. Regardless of the server chosen, players will encounter diverse environments and narratives, ensuring an immersive experience. Rewards remain consistent across both scenarios, allowing players to base their choice on their interest in PvP engagement. Additionally, the developers have addressed issues with missing server lists, so players across all regions can now find all the available servers they can enter. 

New Frosty Glory Battle Pass and other gameplay enhancements

The Version 1.3.5 update for Once Human introduces new features and improvements, enhancing accessibility and gameplay. One standout addition is the Frosty Glory Battle Pass, which now supports cross-character sharing, making progression less grind-y. Players can accumulate EXP across all characters and enjoy shared cosmetic rewards, eliminating the need to level multiple characters individually.

Significant quality-of-life updates have also been introduced. Players can now delete characters through the Character Management function, with a five-day grace period to cancel before permanent deletion. Additionally, vehicle maintenance becomes easy with the new Vehicle Repair function, unlocked under the Modification II mod tree, ensuring smoother survival experiences.

Other improvements include tweaks to ranching, such as reduced energy and hydration loss for animals and non-perishable food in the Animal Trough. Construction mode now displays trap attack ranges and organizes components by frequency of use. Control adjustments simplify item interactions, and survival mechanics receive boosts like increased Ice Cube durability and improved fridge efficiency for food storage. Lastly, new cosmetic packs and weapon skins bring aesthetic variety to players' territories.

The Version 1.3.5 update brings several bug fixes and gameplay improvements based on player feedback. Issues like reward distribution, gliding mechanics, and stage door functionality have been resolved. The gameplay balance has also been refined, with adjustments such as reducing Ice Cube explosions' impact on vehicles and lowering the teleport cooldown to 5 minutes. Visual and sound updates further enhance the game’s immersion.

A game that you can add to your list

Once Human, developed by Starry Studio, offers a premium action-packed experience in a supernatural post-apocalyptic world. Combining third-person survival shooting with stealthy melee combat, puzzle-solving mechanics, and a complex narrative, this game challenges you to survive against terrifying creatures from another dimension. With an extensive weapon collection, resource scavenging, shelter construction, and both PVP and PVE elements, this game promises an immersive and compelling journey through its captivating, perilous world.