Once Human’s Latest change: Custom Servers & Version 2.0 Hype
hey fellow survivors! If you’ve been tracking Once Human over the last year, you’ll know it's a wild ride — part survival shooter, part sinister horror stage, wrapped in base-building mayhem. And guess what? Things just got way more exciting.
Origins: From Launch to 230K Players
Remember July 2024? That’s when Once Human hit PC, and the survival-horror title by Starry Studio (published by NetEase) instantly grabbed attention. The mix of:
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Creepy, decayed environments
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Tension-filled PvE and PvP modes
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Surprisingly accessible base-building
…quickly turned players into fans. In fact, the game surged to over 230,000 concurrent Steam players at peak—no small feat for a newcomer! The hype wasn’t just bubble-deep; it stuck around thanks to steady content drops and community love.
April’s Bark Heard Loud: Dog Companions Unleashed
Before the latest update, April brought a fan-favorite addition: dog companions. Yes, you could now fetch materials, scout ahead, and yes—cute-factor exploded. The paws-to-the-ground feature might’ve seemed small, but for players craving creature comfort, it hit hard.
Game-Changer Alert: Custom Servers Live Now
What Are Custom Servers?
This big reveal happened recently: once-hidden dreams of modded gameplay are now officially available. With Custom Servers, you can:
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Host your own server with private or public settings
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Control everything—from weather to XP to PvP rules
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Choose existing PvE or PvP modes, or craft something entirely unique
Fully Featured Control Panel
This isn’t some wonky, half-baked V1. Each server comes equipped with a Dedicated Server Management Panel, complete with GM rights and permissions. Want a chill build and explore vibe? You can have that. Prefer a brutal survival challenge with permadeath? Dial it up. Invite codes = exclusivity; open servers = random drop-in mayhem.
Stay Secure & Subscription-Based
These custom servers run sandboxed, separate from official gameplay, so your settings—or beloved bugged builds—can't wreck the larger playerbase. They’re paid via subscription (configured by size and duration), keeping this feature robust and officially supported.
What’s Coming Next?
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Mod support—yeah, I'm talking fully-fledged mods
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Custom scenarios—build missions, maps, stories
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Possibly support for Steam Workshop or similar
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Tools and scripting for the creative fearless
The community’s response has been nothing short of ecstatic. Console up, launch weird experiments, and share the madness.
Mark Your Calendars: Version 2.0 Showcase – July 2, 2025
So what's next? The devs announced their Global Annual Version 2.0 Showcase, scheduled for July 2, 2025. What’s on deck:
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New scenario reveal—the next big PvE/PvP twist
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Detailed roadmap—what lies ahead into late 2025
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Once Human: Raidzone preview—this PvP spin-off is already in pre-registration, and more details are incoming
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Early signup rewards:
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Graffiti T-Shirt cosmetic
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Annual Version 2.0 Avatar
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Butterfly’s Emissary Crates
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Starchrom (limited in-game currency or cosmetic drops?)
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It’s going to be a full reveal, and the hype looks real.
Custom Servers: Deeper Dive
Why This Is Huge
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Player agency: Want just building? Want waves of zombies? It’s your sandbox.
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Creative communities: Expect Twitch streamers building weird challenge areas and sharing invite codes for events.
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Longevity: Keeps the game evolving far beyond official patches.
Early Feedback
Community commentary has been raving:
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“Freedom to tinker, test classes, make weird rule sets…”
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Players for permadeath-only low-loot servers? Already brewing
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PvP sandbox leagues with friendly customs? Incoming
Raidzone – PvP’s Big Brother
Only teased so far, but Once Human: Raidzone promises competitive PvP in the same universe. Since pre-registrations are up and the showcase’s around the corner, expect gameplay teasers, map reveals, and maybe even tournament news to get fans buzzing.
Starry Studio’s Content Rhythm
Since Day 1, Starry has followed a pattern:
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Launch
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Add creature companions
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Community-tweaked QoL patches
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Release of player-driven experiences (custom servers!)
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Major annual expanded roadmaps
This big reveal marks step 5—ushering us into the next era.
What’s Riding on Version 2.0?
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Base-building tools: Maybe modular pieces or larger mission structures?
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Scenarios: New narrative or objective-based game modes?
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PvP balance tweaks: Expect rebalancing post-custom server experiments
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Improved netcode: Dedicated servers could push smoother experience
What Fans Should Do Now
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Pre-register Version 2.0: unlock cosmetics & currency
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Reserve server slots: lock in your custom lobby early
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Start thinking scenarios: map names, loot rarity, boss battles?
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Invite friends: begin assembling your solo survival team or hardcore PVP rivals
Looking Ahead: Questions for Starry Studio
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Will custom servers integrate with Steam Workshop? That'd skyrocket creativity
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How will ranking work in custom PvP leagues? Leaderboards? Tournaments?
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When is Raidzone’s closed beta, and can custom servers preview PvP maps?
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Could cross-platform servers be possible—PC to mobile?
Final Thoughts
Here’s the bottom line: Custom Servers aren’t just a small update—they’re a seismic shift. Coupled with the Annual Version 2.0 plans, Once Human is evolving into a sandbox of survival creativity.
If you loved the 2024 launch and April’s pup patch, this summer is shaping up to be dazzling. We’re wielding server gods, building weird challenges, and heading toward fresh live events and content.
So yes—this is more than hype. It's the next chapter.
TL;DR – The Big Moments
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Custom Servers now live: full control over server rules, GX panel, subscription-based
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Upcoming Version 2.0 Showcase: July 2 reveal incoming with scenario + Raidzone updates + cosmetic gifts
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Once Human roadmap: bigger game, more player influence, global event hype
Your Mission Now
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Subscribe to a custom server and test weird settings
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Pre-register Version 2.0 and claim your swag
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Assemble a crew for PvE sessions or challenge each other on PvP settings
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Join the July 2 stream and be first in the loop
Once Human’s world is becoming yours to craft. Imagine the horror, the mayhem, the stories—all with you at the helm. Let's build something mad.
What do you plan to do first? Launch a survival-only server? Build a zombie apocalypse rave? Share your custom server dream—or thoughts on Shadow our thanks to this update!