"Once Human: The New Survival Game Taking Steam by Storm"
TL;DR
Once Human, a new survival crafting MMO by NetEase Games, has had a tumultuous first week on Steam, facing privacy policy backlash and gameplay design controversies. Despite initial negative reviews, the game has improved to a "mixed" rating, with players praising its blend of The Division and Rust. The developers have addressed several issues, including server capacity and microtransaction content, and plan further fixes to maintain player interest.
- Post-Apocalyptic Shooter Blowing Up Steam Has A Wild First Week Kotaku
- Once Human review: waiter, there’s some brilliant creature design in my big bland survival soup Rock Paper Shotgun
- Once Human dev outlines refund policy as many players fall foul of cosmetic confusion PCGamesN
- Hours before launch, hyped survival game Once Human reminds players about its seasonal server wipes "to provide a fairer, more relaxed, and freer gaming experience" Gamesradar
- Once Human Is a Hit: What You Should Know About the New PC Survival Game CNET
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