Once Human Release Day; Free Open-World Survival Game with Low System Requirements

Source: Starry Studio

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Once Human, an action survival game with MMO elements by Starry Studio, will make its debut today. The premiere will only take place on PC. The developers aren't ready to disclose when the game will be released for mobile devices with iOS and Android systems.

1. The PC version of Once Human will be available for download from Steam and Epic Games Store from 2:00 pm PT.
2. The title will be based on a free-to-play model.

Crowds are waiting for the game

Interest in the game is high, as shown by several numbers:

1. During the recent Steam Fest, over 300,000 people played the Once Human demo. It was definitely the most popular demo version of this event.
2. The counter on the official website shows that over 21 million people have already pre-registered, although it should be emphasized that a large portion of them, if not the majority, are likely mobile players.
3. Once Human is currently the fifth most anticipated game on Steam.

So the expectations for the game are huge. Once Human has the potential to become a massive success if the devs can meet the players' expectations, given the current popularity of survival games.

In an interview with PCGamesN, the developers promise a large open world, offering attractions for both cooperation and PvP lovers, as well as players who prefer to play alone. At the same time, however, they emphasize that they haven't designed a game that will try to satisfy all tastes, and Once Human has a unique identity, especially in terms of atmosphere and world design, as well as monsters, each of which requires different tactics to defeat.

Development plans and abandoned ideas

The devs also have ambitious development plans after the premiere. Apart from fixes and gameplay improvements, based on community suggestions, we can also expect regular content expansion, through patches, events, and add-ons.

In the interview, the developers also mentioned that some good ideas weren't ultimately implemented because they didn't fit the character of the game. For instance, initially, the creators wanted the game to be more realistic. That's why they developed a system that required players to regularly supply resources to their territory, creating something like a rent. Early version testers, however, thought it was exhausting, and survival elements should be enjoyable rather than a duty to fulfill. That's why this mechanic was removed.

1. Once Human on Steam
2. Game's official website

The system requirements for the PC version of the game are worth mentioning.

Once Human - minimum PC system requirements

1. Processor: Intel Core i5-4460
2. Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Redeon RX550
3. DirectX: 11
4. RAM: 8 GB
5. Storage: 60 GB (SSD recommended)
6. Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit

Once Human - recommended PC system requirements

1. Processor: Intel Core i7-7700
2. Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Redeon RX 580 2304SP / Intel ARC A380
3. DirectX: 11
4. RAM: 16 GB
5. Storage: 70 GB (SSD recommended)
6. Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit