Once Human is a free-to-play, post-apocalyptic, open-world survival game developed by Starry Studio, released on Steam and set for further development into 2025. It combines survival elements with sandbox mechanics, offering players a vast world where they can either work together or compete against each other in various scenarios. The game’s universe is characterized by an alien substance called Stardust, which has transformed the environment and the challenges players face.
Game Modes and Features:
Survival in the Wilderness: Players must manage resources like food, water, and shelter while dealing with Stardust contamination that affects sanity and health. This survival aspect is central to the game, appealing to those who enjoy the challenge of managing survival metrics in a hostile environment.
Combat and Exploration: Players can engage in battles with mutated former humans and dimensional bosses, offering loot and unique items. The game supports both PvE and PvP modes, with PvP being optional but potentially intense in designated areas, similar to “Dark zone like” areas mentioned in community feedback.
Crafting and Customization: With over 100 gun blueprints and customization options for weapons, players have significant control over their equipment. This feature caters to those interested in deep gear progression and customization, a staple in MMORPGs.
Base Building: Players can construct and customize their bases, which can be relocated, providing a dynamic approach to base management that could be particularly engaging for community activities like base raids or collaborative building projects.
Community and Events: The game includes open-world events, world bosses, and dungeons which can be tackled solo or in groups. These elements are crucial for fostering a community feel, allowing groups like those in the RUIN Gaming community to organize around these activities.
2025 Roadmap and Potential for MMORPG Communities:
2025 Content: The roadmap for 2025 includes new scenarios named ‘Broken,’ ‘Purification,’ and ‘Deviation,’ alongside a mobile version release in April. These updates aim to expand the game’s universe and gameplay depth, potentially attracting MMORPG players who enjoy new content and challenges. Features like custom servers and a new game mode where players can act as “Pokémon Trainers” indicate ongoing creativity and engagement.
Survival Sandbox Genre Potential: The survival sandbox genre, as seen with Once Human, offers MMORPG communities a fresh take on traditional elements like crafting, combat, and community building in a less structured, more player-driven environment. The genre’s emphasis on survival mechanics, player interaction, and the freedom to shape your experience can be particularly appealing, offering a sandbox where the community can create unique challenges, events, or even RP scenarios
RUIN Gaming Community: For the RUIN Gaming community, which already hosts activities like weekly meetups on Discord, Once Human presents opportunities for:
Raids and Group Content: Organizing raids against bosses or participating in world events can be a focal point for community engagement.
Building Projects: The base-building aspect could lead to community projects where members work together on elaborate bases or compete in design contests.
Survival Challenges: Hosting survival challenges or themed survival events could leverage the game’s mechanics to promote community interaction.
Groups on RUIN Discord: While exact groups aren’t detailed, the nature of Once Human’s gameplay lends itself well to forming specialized groups within RUIN’s Discord for:
Survival Tactics Group: Sharing strategies for surviving in different biomes or managing Stardust effects.
Combat and Raid Squad: Coordinating for boss fights and PvP engagements.
Builders’ Collective: Focused on sharing base designs, tips, and organizing community building sessions.
