Once Human launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 25 — full cross-progression

Once Human exits PC exclusivity on August 25, 2026 with a full launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The launch includes full cross-progression with the PC version, a redesigned controller scheme, and a 1-year anniversary event with free rewards for all players.

The console launch

Once Human has been PC-only since its global launch in July 2024. The August 25 console launch is the result of 2 years of optimization for controllers and the new generation of console hardware.

Key features:

• Full cross-progression — your PC character,

inventory, and base carry over to console (and vice versa) via your StarryNet account

• Redesigned controller scheme — the dev team

rebuilt the action-RPG combat for gamepad, with contextual button prompts and a customizable hotbar

• 120 FPS mode on PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X
• Quick Resume support on Xbox Series X|S
• PS5 Activity Cards — track your active

scenarios and goals from the PS5 home screen

• Trophy/Achievement parity — full

achievement set mirroring the PC achievements

The 1-year anniversary event

August 25 also marks the 1-year anniversary of Once Human's global launch. The anniversary event runs for 4 weeks and includes:

• Free Anniversary Crate — containing an

exclusive cosmetic and 100 Stellarite

• Anniversary Battle Pass — 1 free track

with cosmetic rewards

• Special scenario — a new PvE scenario

themed around the anniversary

• Login rewards — daily rewards for the

duration of the event

• Anniversary livestream — on the OFFLANE

Twitch channel and official Once Human channels

Why this matters for the F2P genre

Once Human's console launch is the biggest survival-craft F2P launch on console in years. The genre has been dominated by PC (Rust, Ark, Valheim, Palworld), and the console market has been underserved.

If Once Human succeeds on console, expect to see:

• More survival-craft games on console — the

market validation will bring competitors

• Cross-progression as the standard — players

will expect to play on any device

• Controller-first design — more F2P games

will design for gamepad from day one, not as an afterthought

Cross-progression in detail

Once Human's cross-progression is more advanced than most F2P games:

• Character data: your Deviations, gear,

levels, and base all sync across PC, PS5, and Xbox

• Inventory: 100% shared, including items

stored in the world

• Bases: yes, your base carries over (with

some build restrictions for cross-platform safety)

• Friends list: unified across platforms
• Chat: unified, including voice
• Achievements: unified progress (with

platform-specific trophy/achievement notifications)

The only thing that doesn't sync is purchases tied to a specific platform — your Epic Games Store purchases stay on Epic, your PSN purchases stay on PSN, etc. This is required by the platform holders.

FAQ

Can I play with PC players if I'm on console?

Yes — Once Human is fully cross-play. PC, PS5, and Xbox players are all in the same matchmaking pools.

Can I play with my existing PC character?

Yes — link your StarryNet account (or create one in the game) and your PC character syncs to your console account on first login.

Is the console version free to play?

Yes — the full F2P experience is on console, including all the content that's on PC.

Does the console version have any unique content?

No — the content is identical. The only differences are the controller scheme and the 120 FPS mode on PS5 Pro / Xbox Series X.

Will the game run on older consoles?

No — PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are the only supported platforms. The game requires SSD storage and at least 8GB of RAM, which the older consoles don't have.

When does the anniversary event start?

August 25, 2026 (the same day as the console launch). The event runs for 4 weeks.

How do I link my account?

In-game → Settings → Account → Link Account. Enter your StarryNet credentials (or create a new account). Your data syncs on the next login.