After two years, Once Human is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC with full cross-progression ⁠49%

By Richard Devine⁠67%

7/14/2026, 1:06:21 PM

BS Summary: This article contains 25 faulty reasoning types, including Optimism Bias, Unattributed Quote, and Appeal to Emotion, with Biased Writer Voice as the most egregious example at 32.5% saturation with 156 hits. Analysis detected 965 faulty-reasoning hits from 480 analyzed words, generating a BS Score of 49.7% and a BS Rank of ⁠49% (10,906 of 21,180 articles). This article is better (less manipulative) than 51.50% of the article peer group.

Once Human first launched two years ago, initially just on PC, with a mobile version following in 2025. 
Now, finally, it's coming to console after a period of beta testing. 
Once Human is officially set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 on August 25, 2026 . 
Additionally, it will be coming to the Xbox app on PC on the same date. 
It's not Xbox Play Anywhere , but it doesn't need to be, since it's a free-to-play game. 
It does have full cross-play and cross-progression, though, including account linking if you've previously played on PC or mobile. 
Additional goodies include keyboard and mouse support on console, and while it is free to play, there will be a couple of paid packs you can buy if you so wish with some premium items in to help you on your way. 
"Survive in a supernatural apocalypse where reality has fallen apart. 
As a Meta-Human, explore a vast, Stardust-infected open world where monsters are threat and key to your survival. 
Every expedition is risk and resource. 
Gather materials and build your ultimate territory, but be prepared to defend your home against relentless sieges." 
Two years is a pretty long wait, and Once Human now is not Once Human as it was. 
But it's an interesting idea. 
There are aspects of looter games mixed with survival elements and both PvE and PvP gameplay, with the latter being an opt-in rather than forced upon players. 
The console version doesn't appear to be up-to-date with the existing PC and mobile versions, at least at first. 
A Q&A on the Once Human website states that "in the future, the console version will catch up with the progress of other platform versions, and it is expected to remain consistent." 
Build the post-apocalyptic base of your dreams. 
Or just somewhere to hold up. 
(Image credit: NetEase) That all seems fair, at least for launch. 
For one, it's more important to get it out there and make sure it's actually all working as intended. 
Two years is a lot of content and updates, and I think it's a smart move. 
It should be less overwhelming, if nothing else. 
The one thing that isn't listed in the Xbox version right now is any sign of achievements. 
For two years this has been a frustration of the Steam release , with multiple threads referencing the fact that the developers haven't added any. 
Xbox console games should have achievement support, so maybe it's just an omission from the early listing. 
Conversely, maybe the launch on console may finally help bring achievements to Steam. 
In any case, we don't have long to wait and find out. 
Join us on Reddit at r/WindowsCentral to share your insights and discuss our latest news, reviews, and more. 
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