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Release
game · 2026-08-25 · global · 2026-07-10
Release
game · 2026-08-26 · 2026-08-28
Announced
October major update Isles of Abyss, subtitled Ocean Expansion (gamescom 2026) · 2026-08-29
Noted
The update reworks the ocean itself as a hostile living creature, adds a ship-building system from simple raft to sea fortress, and introduces five sea regions, blueprint sharing, and land-sea progression loops. · 2026-08-29

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Aug 29

Once Human October Update Isles of Abyss Turns the Ocean Into a Living Monster

At gamescom 2026, Once Human Head of Operations Derek Qiu detailed the October major update Isles of Abyss, subtitled Ocean Expansion. The update reworks the ocean itself as a hostile living creature, adds a ship-building system from simple raft to sea fortress, and introduces five sea regions, blueprint sharing, and land-sea progression loops.

Aug 28

Once Human Launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

NetEase Games released the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the supernatural open-world survival game Once Human on August 26, 2026. The console versions follow the PC and smartphone editions and offer over 300 hours of content at launch. First-person perspective, cross-play, and cross-progression support were added, along with PS5 DualSense haptic feedback and Xbox Game Pass member benefits. A large ocean-themed expansion, Forbidden Island, arrives in October across all platforms.

Jul 10

Once Human Arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X|S August 25 with First-Person View

NetEase Games and Starry Studio have announced that the free-to-play open-world survival game Once Human will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 25, 2026. The console version includes over 300 hours of content, a new first-person view, crossplay and cross-progression support, and enhanced controller features. Pre-order packs are now available on both stores.