Once Human! It’s a multiplayer open-world survival game

Once Human! It’s a multiplayer open-world survival game developed by Starry Studio and published by NetEase Games, launched on July 9, 2024, for PC via Steam and other platforms. Set in a post-apocalyptic world after a cosmic entity called Stardust contaminates Earth, you play as a "Meta-Human" trying to survive against mutated creatures, resource scarcity, and other players. The game blends survival mechanics—like building bases, crafting, and managing hunger—with supernatural elements and PvE/PvP gameplay depending on the server.
As of now, it’s in its third season, "The Way of Water," which started in late 2024, introducing aquatic-themed content and refining systems like Eternaland—a personal hub for base-building and customization. It’s free-to-play with optional microtransactions, which has sparked some debate about balance, but it’s generally been praised for its atmosphere and scale. The Steam player count recently peaked around 20-30k concurrent users, though it’s settled lower since the initial hype.