{"id":5545,"date":"2026-07-12T02:25:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T18:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/once-human-ps5-xbox-console-launch-august-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T02:25:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T18:25:31","slug":"once-human-ps5-xbox-console-launch-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/once-human-ps5-xbox-console-launch-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Once Human Hits PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 25 August \u2014 Free with New First-Person Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"

PS5 owners, it is finally happening. NetEase Games and Starry Studio have confirmed<\/a> that Once Human<\/strong>, their wildly popular free-to-play survival MMO, launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 25 August 2026<\/strong> \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

A Whole New Way to Play: First-Person Mode<\/h2>\n
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The console launch is not just a straight port. Starry Studio is introducing a first-person perspective<\/strong> that sits alongside the existing third-person camera \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

4K at 60fps or 120fps \u2014 Your Call<\/h2>\n

Console players get two graphics presets out of the box. Quality Mode<\/strong> delivers a native 4K image at 60 frames per second, while Performance Mode<\/strong> trades some resolution for a buttery 120fps on compatible displays. PS5 players also get DualSense haptic feedback tuned to the game’s world \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of NetEase Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cross-Play and Cross-Progression From Day One<\/h2>\n

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<\/strong> 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 \u2014 and it makes the August 25 date relevant to everyone, not just newcomers.<\/p>\n

For an overview of what has been happening in recent game releases, check out our Game News section<\/a>.<\/p>\n

300+ Hours of Content at Launch<\/h2>\n
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Console players are not getting a reduced build. The launch version ships with six full scenarios<\/strong> 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<\/strong> and a Radiance Pack at USD 14.99<\/strong> are available as pre-purchase options, though the base game remains entirely free.<\/p>\n

Watch the Console Launch Trailer<\/h2>\n
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