NetEase Games and Starry Studio have locked in August 25, 2026 as the console launch date for Once Human on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing full cross-play and cross-progression with PC from day one. The announcement, made via an official press release on July 10, also confirms a new first-person perspective option and two pre-order packs now live on both platform stores. Below is everything confirmed so far — features, graphics modes, and exactly what each pre-order tier gets you.
Once Human — NetEase Games and Starry Studio Confirm August 25 PS5 and Xbox Launch
What Was Announced
According to the official NetEase Games press release, the console version of Once Human launches as a free-to-play title and arrives with 6 Scenarios plus a PvP spin-off already available — the studio puts that at over 300 hours of content for players coming in on day one.
Cross-play and cross-progression are enabled at launch, meaning console players can squad up with PC players and carry progress across platforms without any additional setup.
Console-Specific Features
The console version introduces features built around big-screen play:
- First-Person Perspective — toggle freely between first- and third-person at any time; debuting on console first
- Quality Mode — 4K / 60 FPS
- Performance Mode — 120 FPS
- Controller tuning — distinct low-frequency rumble for large monsters, trigger resistance during boss fights, and elastic tactile feedback on loot drops
Pre-Order Packs
Two tiers are live now on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store, each containing platform-exclusive cosmetics:
- Starter Pack ($9.99) — Black Gold Butterfly cradle skin, 3 Midnight Rave weapon skins, 30-day METAPASS, a home facility skin, and exclusive profile customization items
- Radiance Pack ($14.99) — Outfit Selection with 3 character skins, Premium Battle Pass, 30-day METAPASS, 2 Siderite lottery tokens, and an exclusive avatar frame
Why This Matters for Survival Players in 2026
Once Human is arriving in a crowded window. Palworld is leaving early access around the same period, and Enshrouded has its own confirmed console date later in the year — so the survival sandbox genre is stacking up fast on current-gen hardware. Once Human’s edge here is the free-to-play entry point and a live-service ecosystem that PC players have been running for two years already.
The cross-progression system means any progress built on PC carries directly into the console version, which is a practical incentive for players already in active Scenarios who want to move between platforms without losing standing.
What to Do Now
If you want the pre-order cosmetics, both packs are available on their respective platform stores at the links in the official press release. The Radiance Pack is the only route to the Premium Battle Pass at launch, so if you’re planning to engage with the seasonal content track from day one, that’s the tier to pick. The game itself is free-to-play, so both packs are optional — but the platform-exclusive cosmetics won’t be available after the pre-order window closes.
Once Human launches free-to-play on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 25, 2026, with first-person perspective, 4K/120FPS modes, full crossplay with PC, and two pre-order packs live now. Good luck in the wasteland.
