PS5 players can grab Once Human free on PlayStation Store

Once Human launched on PC earlier in 2024 and is now available to download free on PS5 through the PlayStation Store. The title carries a 4.19 out of 5 rating on the PlayStation Store.

The game casts players as survivors in a collapsed world. In online matches, teams gather supplies, defend and expand a home territory, and pursue story threads that explore the cause of the apocalypse. Gameplay combines combat against hostile forces with base-building and open-world exploration.

Once Human is free-to-play and does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription to download or play the base game. PlayStation Plus members can claim a limited-time gift pack that includes a console-exclusive avatar and a one-month Meta Pass.

The Meta Pass provides daily treasure chests, multiple cosmetic trials, discount coupons, and Battle Pass experience boosts for the included month. The PlayStation Store lists optional paid add-ons in several price tiers for additional cosmetics and progression items.

The PlayStation Store entry lists availability for PS5 systems and does not provide release details for other consoles.

The store description frames the game’s narrative by asking, “You were once human. Do you still hold the answer to what it means to be human?”