I’m sure you’ve got plenty of video games lined up to try on your Xbox in the next few days, but amid all the hustle and bustle, you won’t want to miss this one open-world title—especially since it’ll only be available for a limited time starting June 17, and the spots are limited too.
Once Human, NetEase’s wildly popular survival experience, has been available on PC since 2024 and on mobile (Android and iOS) since 2025. A console release has been a long time coming, and it’s finally happening on Xbox (and PlayStation), albeit in open beta for now. The game has drawn in millions of players over the couple of years of its existence, so it’s safe to say that most would enjoy exploring the eerie multiplayer post-apocalyptic experience it hosts.
If this is the first time you’re hearing about Once Human, here’s what it’s all about: In a world devastated by an extraterrestrial substance called Stardust, you play as a “Meta-Human” who is not only immune to its effects but also possesses the power to defeat Deviants and survive in a hostile world. Since it’s a multiplayer experience, you can challenge other Meta-Humans or team up...
