Once Human finally launches on PS5 and Xbox August 25
Once Human (the 30M-player PC survival game) launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC August 25 with full crossplay and cross-progression. Free-to-play with 3 display modes including 120 FPS Performance.
Once Human launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC on August 25, 2026. The 30M-player PC survival game finally gets its console port after 2 years on PC and 1 year on mobile.
What's at launch
- Full crossplay between PS5, Xbox
Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam PC, and mobile (iOS + Android)
- Full cross-progression — your
character, items, and progress transfer between all platforms
- Account linking — your Starry
Studio account is shared across all platforms
- 3 display modes:
- Quality Mode (4K, 60 FPS)
- Balanced Mode (1440p, 60 FPS)
- Performance Mode (1080p, 120 FPS)
- Mouse + keyboard support on console
- All 6 game modes available at launch
(over 300 hours of content)
The 120 FPS Performance Mode is exclusive to PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X. The Xbox Series S targets 60 FPS in Quality Mode and 120 FPS in Performance Mode (no mid-tier Balanced).
The pre-order bundle
A free pre-order bundle is available now on all platforms (the code is WISHLIST):
- 2 Glitter Hooves Combo Gift Boxes
- 1 Rare Stardust Secret Crate S13
- 500 Mitsuko's Mark
- 1 Special Avatar Frame
The bundle unlocks August 25 at 1pm Central Time.
PS5 Pro advantage
The PS5 Pro version has the most-stable framerate of all console versions. In Performance Mode, the PS5 Pro maintains 120 FPS more consistently than the standard PS5 or Xbox Series X. The PS5 Pro also has higher-quality lighting and shadows in all display modes.
Cross-progression details
Cross-progression is full and unrestricted:
- Character levels transfer
- Inventory items transfer
- Currency (Cosmic Beans, Mitsuko's Mark)
transfers
- Storyline progress transfers
- Achievements transfer (with platform-
specific exceptions)
The only exceptions are:
- PSN trophies vs Xbox achievements
are separate (cross-platform achievements are merged on the Starry Studio account)
- Starry Studio exclusive items from
mobile launch events are time-locked
The 6 game modes
Once Human at launch includes:
- Manibus (the main scenario, 100+
hours of content)
- Evolution's Call (PVE scenario)
- Prism (clan-vs-clan scenario)
- RaidZone (PvP scenario, the new
mode that shipped in 2025)
- The Way of Winter (seasonal scenario)
- Luminous Cycle (newest scenario, the
one shipping with console launch)
Each scenario has 50+ hours of content. Total at launch: 300+ hours.
What's next
- September 2026: First console-only
seasonal event
- Q4 2026: Switch 2 port (rumored)
- 2027: Year 3 roadmap (new scenario,
new weapons, new map)
FAQ
When does Once Human launch on console?
August 25, 2026.
Is Once Human free-to-play?
Yes, fully F2P on all platforms. No pay-to-win. The premium currency is cosmetic-only.
Can I play with my PC friends?
Yes, full crossplay. Once Human uses a unified server pool across all platforms.
What are the system requirements?
- PS5 / Xbox Series S: 1080p Quality
Mode (60 FPS) or Performance Mode (120 FPS)
- PS5 Pro / Xbox Series X: 4K Quality
Mode (60 FPS) or Performance Mode (120 FPS, more stable on PS5 Pro)
- PC (Xbox app): matches Steam
requirements
- PC (Steam): i5-8400 + GTX 1060 (min)
or i7-9700K + RTX 3060 (recommended)
Is the pre-order bundle still available?
Yes, until launch day (August 25). After that, the bundle is removed and the items are not available again.
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