Once Human
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Once Human

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world 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.

DEV: Starry StudioPUB: Starry Studio, NetEase GamesAppID 2139460
UPDATE PULSEevery ~9d·last 6d ago·5 recent on record

Is Once Human still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

93.6
Excellent

Elixir Rating

79% of 189,365 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 78.8. The developers have shipped 27 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 14.8.

reception 78.8·support +14.8·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

4 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~1 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

27

Current silence

4× normal

The developers post roughly every 1 days and were last heard 4 days ago — within their normal range. 27 substantial updates landed in the past six months.

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Our coverage

10 dispatches written from this game’s announcements

patchSep 28, 2026

Once Human 3.0.7 Arrives Sept. 28 With Autumn Events and Breeding Feature

Server maintenance for Once Human is scheduled for September 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT, with an estimated downtime of roughly two hours, though actual reopening may vary.

What changed

  • Limited-time events added, including the Golden Autumn Harvest (September 29 – October 14), which awards one Golden Leaf automatically each day at 6:00 AM server time; accumulate enough to claim permanent Weapon Cosmetics
  • New Custom Dye Sets introduced, alongside free Character Customization and Hairstyle Dye options
  • Territory Animal Targeted Breeding feature added
  • Golden Autumn Cumulative Top-up Rewards and the seasonal return of the Lightforge Loot Crate
  • Bug fixes included in the build
  • PC patch weight: launcher ~3.28 GB, in-game ~247 MB

Maintenance rewards distributed to all players: Starchrom ×1000, Mitsuko's Mark ×100, a Stardust Secret Crate·S14 (Epic), and a Dog Selection Crate — redeemable for one of three limited Deviations: Labrador, Blackback, or Doberman (Deviation Level and Stability Level 3). A higher-tier version (Level 5) is obtainable through event participation.

Looking further ahead, the October 21 update is noted to introduce an ocean survival scenario and a new RaidZone ocean map — though details beyond that remain unspecified in this announcement.

For players invested in base-building and cosmetic depth, 3.0.7 is primarily a content cadence update rather than a mechanical overhaul.

patchSep 16, 2026

Once Human 3.0.6 Revamps Beastmaster Class With Mountable Animals

Once Human's Version 3.0.6 update landed on September 16, 2026, following a scheduled maintenance window beginning at 4:00 PM PT, with an estimated three-hour duration.

What changed

  • Beast Riding goes live: The Beastmaster class receives a comprehensive revamp built around a new core ability — Beast Riding. Beastmasters can now summon animals and mount eligible ones, with the system expanding across summoning, riding, commanding, evolving, and trading.
  • Gardener combat adjustments: Balance changes have been made to the Gardeners' combat capabilities.
  • Animal Ranching System optimizations: Ranching rules and information display have been updated in step with the Beastmaster overhaul.
  • Permanent Scenario Server Merge Plan and the Isles of Abyss Pioneer Test are both introduced in this build.
  • A new Lightforge Loot Crate — "Moon That Lingers" has been added, alongside further combat balance adjustments and bug fixes.

All players receive compensation rewards after maintenance: Starchrom ×1,000, Mitsuko's Mark ×100, a Stardust Secret Crate: S14 (Epic) ×1, and Colorful Badge ×30.

The PC update weighs approximately 7.55 GB via the launcher and 254 MB in-game, with the caveat that a delayed Steam push may cause duplicate downloads. The next update is scheduled for September 28, 2026.

For players who have built around the Beastmaster class, the shift to a ride-and-command loop represents a meaningful change in how that role functions in the field.

patchSep 10, 2026 · 1 min

Once Human 3.0.5 Fixes Shop Freeze and Monthly Challenge Progress Bug

A pair of targeted fixes accompany a frank developer explanation of an unannounced combat system change that quietly clo…

patchAug 14, 2026 · 1 min

Once Human Offers Refunds After 'Golden Shore Pool' Falls Short of Expectations

The studio is acknowledging three distinct flaws in a recently released furniture item and giving players a choice betwe…

patchJul 28, 2026 · 1 min

Once Human 3.0.1 Patches Fishing Bait Changes, Quest Bugs, and Dye Glitches

A rolling set of fixes across late July addresses everything from silent task text to undocumented bait adjustments that…

patchJul 23, 2026 · 1 min

Once Human Adds Live Cooldown Checking for High Risk Events

A community-requested quality-of-life feature is now live, letting players inspect event reward cooldowns before committ…

patchJul 22, 2026 · 1 min

Once Human Version 3.0.2 Brings Build Snap Controls, Preset Sharing, and New Raid Zone

A mid-summer patch reshapes territory construction and character customization while adding a new raid gameplay mode.

patchJul 13, 2026 · 1 min

Once Human v3.0.1 Patches Hairstyle Locks, Radiance Errors, and Event Bugs

A focused mid-cycle fix addresses seven issues across cosmetics, custom servers, territory tasks, and the Overclock Wave…

patchJul 7, 2026 · 1 min

Once Human Adds Two Weapons and New Armor in July 9 Update

The 2nd Anniversary update brings distinct new combat tools with layered mechanics — one free at login, one locked behin…

patchJul 6, 2026 · 1 min

Once Human Adds First Person Mode in July 9 Update

A long-requested perspective shift arrives with full gameplay integration — not just a cosmetic toggle.

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Recent Transmissions

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Community AnnouncementsSep 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 …

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Community AnnouncementsSep 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 t…

Community AnnouncementsSep 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 s…

Community AnnouncementsSep 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 …

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Community AnnouncementsSep 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 …

Community AnnouncementsSep 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 ma…

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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. Игроков ждут пять новых регионов, множество сек…

Community AnnouncementsSep 22, 2026
3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 21)

September 21The following issues have been fixed:1. Fixed issues where some mobile players encountered abnormal Weapon VFX/DMG, inability to use updraft, and keycards failing to open doors. This fix primarily addresses mobile-related abnorm…

Community AnnouncementsSep 20, 2026
3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 20)

September 201. Fixed an issue in some servers where game modes such as Public Crisis Events and Dreamer Events were not starting properly.2. Fixed an issue where water and wire in the territory could not be selected.

Community AnnouncementsSep 20, 2026
3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 19)

September 19The following issues have been fixed:1. Fixed an issue where the font size in the chat window was displayed abnormally on mobile devices.2. Fixed a clipping issue with the Phantom Zero female bottom and male top.3. Fixed an occa…

Community AnnouncementsSep 17, 2026
3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 17)

Dear Metas,If you encounter any issues while playing, please contact us using the following methods:PC: ESC - Support & Feedback - Submit SuggestionMobile: Map left-side menu - Headphones icon at bottom right - Suggestions - Submit Suggesti…

Community AnnouncementsSep 17, 2026
Meta Hotline | Hot Feedback and Optimization Progress Vol. 9

Meta Hotline | Hot Feedback and Optimization Progress Vol. 9 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…

Community AnnouncementsSep 16, 2026
Version 3.0.6 Update Announcement (September 16)

Dear Metas,We have scheduled server maintenance and an update for September 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PT). The maintenance is expected to last about 3 hours, but the actual server opening time may differ. Please manage your time wisely.This upd…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
Dev Blog | Animal Summon Limit Adjustments for Beastmasters & Other FAQ

Dear Metas,After the class system adjustment details were announced, we received a great deal of feedback and suggestions regarding changes to the Beastmaster, Gardener, and other classes. Over the past few days, the dev team has read throu…

Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
Dev Blog | Permanent Scenario Server Merge Notice

Dear Metas,Since the launch of permanent servers, we have received a lot of feedback regarding the permanent server experience, including issues such as low populations on some servers, Metas in the same region and same scenario being scatt…

Community AnnouncementsSep 13, 2026
Dev Blog | Character Customization and Hair Dye Are Now Free!

Dear Metas,Customizing facial features, body shape, and hair color is a key way for Metas to express their individuality. From the finely tuned facial contours when first stepping onto Nalcott, to the carefully chosen hair color when pairin…

Community AnnouncementsSep 12, 2026
Dev Blog | Beast Riding, Gardener Combat, and Ranching Updates

Dear Metas,In the September 16(PT) version update, we will roll out a major overhaul to the Class system: the Beastmaster class will be fully revamped with the new Beast Riding ability, and the animal ranching system will also see synchroni…

Community AnnouncementsSep 11, 2026
3.0.5 Bug Fixes (September 11)

September 11The following issues are expected to be fixed by 5:30 AM PT. Actual completion time may vary.1. Fixed an issue where the female stockings of the Prism Mirror and Combat Medic sets would display incorrect dye colors.2. Fixed an i…

Community AnnouncementsSep 11, 2026
3.0.5 Bug Fixes (September 10)

September 10The following issues have been fixed:1. Fixed an occasional issue where territory wallpapers disappeared during sign-in.The following issues are expected to be fixed by 07:00 PT. Actual completion time may vary:1. Fixed an issue…

Community AnnouncementsSep 10, 2026
Dev Blog | September Combat Balance Adjustments

Dear Metas,In Once Human, the diversity of weapons and builds has always been a key part of the combat experience. We are always committed to maintaining the dynamic balance of the combat system, keeping combat gameplay fresh and strategic,…

Community AnnouncementsSep 9, 2026
3.0.5 Bug Fixes (September 8)

September 8 The following issues have been fixed: 1. Fixed an issue in the permanent server's monthly challenge where some task progress could not be increased (fixed on September 6). 2. Fixed an issue where the game could freeze when purch…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 4, 2026
3.0.5 Bug Fixes (September 4)

September 4 The following issues are expected to be fixed by 6:00 AM PT. Actual completion time may vary.1. Fixed an issue where the Wish Bazaar opening rewards coupon displayed abnormal content. To address this issue, we have sent each Met…

Community AnnouncementsSep 3, 2026
3.0.4 Bug Fixes (September 3)

September 3The following issues are expected to be fixed by 6:00 AM PT. Actual completion1. Fixed an issue where the skill VFX for the Ephemeral Dream - Butterfly's Emissary skin was missing.2. Fixed an issue Behemoth mount actions were abn…

Community AnnouncementsSep 2, 2026
Version 3.0.5 Update Announcement

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

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Community AnnouncementsSep 2, 2026
3.0.4 Bug Fixes (August 31)

August 31The following issues are expected to be fixed by 5:30 AM PT. Actual completion time may vary.Starting this week, console-specific bug fixes will be merged into PC and Mobile bug fix announcements. Please keep an eye out for the rel…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 26, 2026
Version 3.0.4 Bug Fixes (August 26)

August 26The following issues have been fixed:1. Fixed an issue where the Soul Summoner's ultimate failed to grant Metas the ability to summon Phantom Radiance Sparrow. After the fix, each time you land a weapon hit, there is a 15% probabil…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 26, 2026
Once Human Console Launch: Server Opening Announcement and Launch Schedule

Once Human Console Launch: Server Opening Announcement and Launch ScheduleTo welcome the upcoming console version and give newly joined Metas a better experience on scenario servers, we are announcing the server opening details and launch p…

Community AnnouncementsAug 25, 2026
Version 3.0.4 Update Announcement (August 24)

Dear Metas,The server maintenance and update is planned for August 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PT) and expected to last about 2 hours (actual server opening time may differ). Please manage your time wisely. The update size is approximately 22.38 …

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Community AnnouncementsAug 25, 2026
The console version of Once Human is launching soon — see you in Nalcott!

Dear Metas,We are excited to announce that the console version of Once Human will officially launch on August 25 at 11:00 (PT) on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S. At that time, Metas on console platforms will be able t…

Community AnnouncementsAug 25, 2026
Once Human Lightforge Loot Crate Probability Announcement (September 2)

Lightforge Loot Crate Rules (Updated) When a Lightforge Loot Crate is available, you can spend Lightforge Ingots to open it. Each Lightforge Loot Crate is guaranteed to yield a cosmetic or Lightforge Gem. Cosmetics obtained can be shared be…