The Once Human console launch brings a structured rollout of regional servers, dedicated console-exclusive options, and specific scenario rules for incoming players. The development team has detailed the precise launch schedule and server architecture to support the influx of new Metas.

Quick Facts

  • North America Launch: August 25, 2026, at 11:00 (PT)
  • Europe Launch: August 25, 2026, at 18:00 (UTC +0)
  • South America Launch: August 25, 2026, at 21:00 (UTC-3)
  • Japan & South Korea Launch: August 26, 2026, at 03:00 (UTC +9)
  • Southeast Asia & HK/MO/TW Launch: August 26, 2026, at 02:00 (UTC +8)

Scenario Structure and Server Rules

Once Human divides gameplay into distinct scenarios, each featuring its own world rules and content. When beginning, players can choose between cross-platform servers (accessible from any device with no special tag) and console-exclusive servers (marked with the "Console" tag).

Console players can locate these dedicated environments by navigating to Scenario Selection > More Servers > Console-Exclusive Server.

Regional Server Launch Schedule

The first batch of servers covers multiple regions and scenario types:

  • North America: Manibus (Novice), Manibus, Endless Dream, and console-exclusive variants open on August 25, 2026, at 11:00 (PT).
  • Europe: Regional servers for Manibus (Novice), Manibus, and Endless Dream open on August 25, 2026, at 18:00 (UTC +0).
  • South America: Manibus (Novice) and console-exclusive servers open on August 25, 2026, at 21:00 (UTC-3).
  • Japan & South Korea: Local servers open on August 26, 2026, at 03:00 (UTC +9).
  • Southeast Asia & HK/MO/TW: Local servers open on August 26, 2026, at 02:00 (UTC +8).

RaidZone Console Server Plan

For players engaging in RaidZone—which focuses on an open and fair PvP experience—console-exclusive servers are also rolling out across casual, standard, and hardcore modes. North America and Europe receive one console-exclusive server for each of the three difficulty modes, while South America, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and HK & MO & TW receive casual mode console-exclusive servers.

Sign-Up Server Schedule Adjustments

To accommodate the higher player count following the console release, sign-up server schedules update starting August 26, 2026. For North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, scenarios like Manibus, Endless Dream, The Way of Winter, and Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve open new normal and visional worlds every Saturday at 08:00. South America, Japan, South Korea, and HK & MO & TW operate on a schedule opening new servers on the 1st and 15th day of each month. The sign-up channel closes 24 hours prior to server opening.