In this article, we go over the Once Human mobile launch and the Ed Stafford collaboration.
The supernatural open-world survival game from NetEase Games and Starry Studio, Once Human has finally launched on the Android and iOS platforms and is now available to download and play for free on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.
Along with the global mobile launch that took place on April 24, 2052, NetEase Games also collaborated with the master survivalist Ed Stafford to challenge players worldwide in a survival training camp.
Here are some key highlights of the mobile launch:
- Mobile version supports Full Cross-Play and Cross-Progression
- A Launch Bonanza With Over 1,016 Free Cosmetics
- All players who join the mobile release will receive rewards valued at up to USD 1,000. These rewards feature 16 Legendary weapon and gear blueprints to give you a head start on your adventure.
- Players can also customize their post-apocalyptic style with 1,016 cosmetic pieces as part of the mobile launch reward. Other goodies include 11 rare Deviations to accompany you on your adventures.
- Log in to the game to unlock these exciting rewards and more!
- An Extreme Survival Challenge with Ed Stafford
- Ed Stafford—a modern-day Robinson Crusoe, Guinness World Record holder, and survivor of 60 days on a desert island—joins forces with Once Human!
- With his hardcore survival expertise, the survival mastermind is partnering with Once Human Mobile to craft an authentic post-apocalyptic survival experience.
- Players worldwide are invited to sign up for Ed Stafford's Survival Boot Camp. Through a global selection process, Once Human will select six players to attend an exclusive in-person training camp led by Ed.
- The lucky participants will venture into the wilderness to learn survival skills—from building shelters to scavenging resources—from Ed himself. Sign up for the adventure now here. The virtual and reality will collide in this survival extravaganza!
- New Scenario, New Visional Wheel, New Challenges
- With the mobile launch, the Once Human team has also announced exciting new content coming to Once Human in Q2 and Q3 of 2025, kicking off with Visional Wheel S1, followed by a new PvE scenario, Endless Dream, which will be launched around the game's first-anniversary update.
- In Endless Dream, players will encounter ever-changing environments and adaptive difficulty that scales with their actions while exploring the map. In addition, this new scenario allows players to start the construction mode without needing to be in their territory, using the constructed items (trenches, buildings, etc.) to gain an advantage in PvE battles.
- The scenario progress is tied to players' hunting achievements, offering a flexible and player-driven gaming experience. Endless Dream also offers multiple endings- every decision will determine the fate of the world. Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable adventure!
- Rewards for Returning Veterans
- With the launch of the mobile version, new reward activities for returning veterans are also coming to the game!
- By checking in daily and participating in team tasks, returning veterans can unlock exclusive rewards, including the Wished Gift avatar, name card, and theme.
- They will also earn a special currency to redeem up to ten special rewards.
- Additionally, returning players will be allowed to join full servers so they can reunite with their friends.