Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a supernatural post-apocalypse where an alien substance called Stardust has mutated the world. Play as a Meta-Human who can harness Stardust’s power, team up with friends, and fight terrifying aberrations while uncovering the mystery behind the fall of humanity.

Explore a massive supernatural open world

• Survive across a vast 256 km² seamless map filled with dangerous biomes and shifting threats.
• Travel through frozen tundras, active volcanoes, deserts, swamps, rivers, and oases—each demanding smart preparation and adaptation.
• Gather key resources by hunting, farming, scavenging, and crafting to stay ahead of the environment and other survivors.

Survival gameplay with real pressure and freedom

• Balance exploration, resource management, and progression as you choose your own path: build, trade, fight, or dominate.
• Face the world’s evolving dangers after the Starfall reshaped Nalcott, turning everyday life into a constant survival test.

Co-op and competitive combat against monstrous foes

• Take on intense encounters where strategy, teamwork, positioning, and quick decisions determine who survives.
• Fight mutated threats and powerful Deviants, then compete for scarce resources in a world where every advantage matters.

Build your sanctuary anywhere

• Create a custom base in the wilderness—design practical or stylish layouts with rooms and utility spaces tailored to your playstyle.
• Secure your loot with defenses, traps, and weapons, and turn your home into a true survival fortress.

Deviation companions: battle, utility, and base support

• Recruit strange allies—from combat-ready creatures to resource-focused helpers—each bringing unique value to your squad and territory.
• Use Deviations to fight alongside you, gather materials, and keep operations running while you explore and push harder content.
• Care and management matter—keep your companions supported to maintain peak performance.

Why Once Human is fun

• A fresh blend of open-world survival, supernatural sci-fi horror, and multiplayer co-op.
• Meaningful choices between base-building, exploration, boss-style encounters, and player-driven conflict.
• Distinctive companion gameplay with Deviations that add variety to combat and progression.