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Once Human Is Free on PS5 and Xbox This Week — PC Players Can Carry Over Their Progress

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Singapore gamers who’ve spent hundreds of hours in Once Human on PC are about to get a second home for their survivors: Starry Studio and NetEase Games are bringing their post-apocalyptic open-world shooter to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 25 August 2026 — completely free. Asia players see the launch on 26 August.

Once Human on Console: What’s New

Once Human console version first-person gameplay showing players battling a giant mutant monster
Image courtesy of Starry Studio / NetEase Games

The headline feature for the console launch is a brand-new first-person perspective that PC players have never had — you can toggle between first-person and the existing third-person camera at will, giving a more immersive feel for exploration and combat. On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S you also get a choice between two graphics presets:

  • Quality Mode: 4K at 60 fps
  • Performance Mode: up to 120 fps

PS5 players get full DualSense integration: distinct low-frequency rumbles for the game’s towering Deviants, precise trigger resistance calibrated to different weapons during boss fights, and elastic tactile feedback on loot pickups. It’s the kind of haptic work that rewards playing with a headset on.

Once Human | Global Console Launch on Aug 25 (PT) — via Once Human on YouTube

Cross-Play and Cross-Progression with PC

Once Human giant Deviant creature towering over a ruined post-apocalyptic cityscape
Image courtesy of Starry Studio / NetEase Games

For the SEA community that has been grinding Once Human on PC since the July 2024 launch — and it was genuinely massive here — the most important detail is this: full cross-play and cross-progression across PC, PS5, Xbox and mobile. Link your existing account through Settings → Account → Link Account before the console launch and your character, items and progress carry over seamlessly.

That means Singapore’s PC squads can now recruit their console-only friends without splitting lobbies, and anyone who wants to switch to a controller on the sofa keeps their full save intact.

What You Get at Launch

Once Human co-op combat showing two players with custom gear fighting mutant enemies in an industrial zone
Image courtesy of Starry Studio / NetEase Games

Console players start with access to all six complete scenarios, dedicated PvP modes and Starry Studio’s stated 300+ hours of content at launch — this isn’t a stripped port. Co-op scales from four-player squads up to eight-player Hive groups, and base-building remains as deep as the PC version.

The game is free to download with optional cosmetic packs (a US$9.99 Starter Pack and US$14.99 Radiance Pack for pre-orders if you want early cosmetics), but nothing paywalled affects gameplay.

If you haven’t tried Once Human yet, the console launch is an easy entry point — it’s one of the better-executed survival games to hit Asia in recent years, and free is hard to argue with. Check it out on the PS5 and Xbox storefronts from 26 August SGT.

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Once Human Hits PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 25 August — Free with New First-Person Mode

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PS5 owners, it is finally happening. NetEase Games and Starry Studio have confirmed that Once Human, their wildly popular free-to-play survival MMO, launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 25 August 2026 — and it will cost you nothing to download. After two years as a PC-exclusive, the game is finally crossing over to the consoles that dominate Singapore living rooms.

A Whole New Way to Play: First-Person Mode

Once Human gameplay screenshot showing exploration
Image courtesy of NetEase Games

The console launch is not just a straight port. Starry Studio is introducing a first-person perspective that sits alongside the existing third-person camera — players can swap between the two at any time, even mid-combat. Weapon animations have been rebuilt from the ground up to match the tighter viewpoint, and the shift fundamentally changes how shooting and resource gathering feel. For players who found third-person survival games a little removed, first-person Once Human is worth a serious look.

4K at 60fps or 120fps — Your Call

Console players get two graphics presets out of the box. Quality Mode delivers a native 4K image at 60 frames per second, while Performance Mode trades some resolution for a buttery 120fps on compatible displays. PS5 players also get DualSense haptic feedback tuned to the game’s world — low-frequency rumbles when giant creatures are nearby, and trigger resistance that shifts during boss encounters. It is a small thing, but it makes the PS5 version feel genuinely at home on the platform.

Once Human screenshot showing the post-apocalyptic world
Image courtesy of NetEase Games

Cross-Play and Cross-Progression From Day One

This is the detail that matters most for Singapore’s gaming scene. Once Human on console will launch with full cross-play and cross-progression between PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. If you have been grinding on Steam since the 2024 PC launch, every hour carries over. If your friends are on different platforms, you are in the same session regardless. That kind of parity at a free-to-play title’s console debut is not something to take for granted — and it makes the August 25 date relevant to everyone, not just newcomers.

For an overview of what has been happening in recent game releases, check out our Game News section.

300+ Hours of Content at Launch

Once Human console launch promotional art
Image courtesy of NetEase Games

Console players are not getting a reduced build. The launch version ships with six full scenarios and an additional PVP spin-off, adding up to more than 300 hours of Day One content. There is also a paid option for players who want to hit the ground running: a Starter Pack at USD 9.99 and a Radiance Pack at USD 14.99 are available as pre-purchase options, though the base game remains entirely free.

Watch the Console Launch Trailer

Once Human | Global Console Launch on Aug 25 (PT) — via Once Human on YouTube
Once Human screenshot showing game environment
Image courtesy of NetEase Games

Once Human launched on PC in July 2024 and has accumulated a massive player base across Southeast Asia. The August 25 console release opens that same world to anyone with a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S — no purchase required. Mark the date.