The Once Human Console Open Beta goes live on Xbox Series X|S today at 7:00 PM PT. Pre-downloads open two hours earlier at 5:00 PM PT through the Xbox Insider Hub. Spots are first-come, first-served with a global cap Once Human Console Open Beta: Join the Supernatural Survival World on XBOX Series X|S.
Once Human Console Open Beta schedule and access steps
The test runs from June 17 at 7:00 PM PT through July 8 at 11:59 PM PT. That is a 21-day window spanning three full weekends. To join, open the Xbox Insider Hub on your Series X|S, navigate to Previews, search for “Once Human,” and select Join. This redirects to the store page for installation.
Players who participated in the earlier Closed Beta will receive an automatic update if the game remains installed. Otherwise it can be re-downloaded from the library without re-registration Once Human Console Open Beta: Join the Supernatural Survival World on XBOX Series X|S.
What scenarios are included in the beta?
Five scenarios are available during the beta: Novice Scenario, Manibus, Endless Dream, The Way of Winter, and RaidZone. All scenarios except RaidZone also include Visional Wheel Season 3: Aberrant Progeny. The Novice Scenario serves as an on-ramp for new players. The Way of Winter and RaidZone target veterans seeking harder challenges Once Human Console Open Beta: Join the Supernatural Survival World on XBOX Series X|S.
How do Level 20 rewards work?
Reaching Level 20 with any character unlocks a Cosmetic Selection Crate and a Weapon Skin Selection Crate that carry into the full release. Cosmetic choices are the Abyssal Dragon Set, Noise Manifesto Set, or Wasteland Sheriff Set. Weapon skin choices are Dragon Dance for the KAM, Reconstructed Matrix for the AWS.33, or Gem Symphony for the MG4.
RaidZone participants qualify with more than three hours of playtime instead of Level 20 Once Human Console Open Beta: Join the Supernatural Survival World on XBOX Series X|S.
What progress carries over after the wipe?
This is a wipe test: most character progress resets before launch. However, three categories transfer permanently. All earned Starchrom (the premium currency) carries over. All cosmetics and outfits obtained carry over. Up to six collected Deviants carry over. Deviants are captured entities that automate base tasks, gather resources, and fight alongside the player. Early collection is valuable for launch-day economy Once Human Console Open Beta: Join the Supernatural Survival World on XBOX Series X|S.
Is cross-play enabled with PC or mobile?
Cross-play with PC and mobile players is disabled during this test. Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 share unified console servers. Matchmaking and world populations draw from both platforms. This console-only pool lets Starry Studio stress-test the backend at scale while isolating variables from the existing PC/mobile live service Once Human Console Open Beta: Join the Supernatural Survival World on XBOX Series X|S.
What is the gameplay loop for console newcomers?
Once Human drops players into a Stardust-infected open world as Meta-Humans — mutated survivors who can capture Deviants, hunt anomalies for Mutagens, and fuse those Mutagens to gain grotesque abilities. Base building, territory defense, and seasonal scenario rotations form the core loop. The console version targets “deeper immersion” and “stunning visuals” on Series X|S hardware. The Xbox Wire post does not specify resolution or frame-rate targets Once Human Console Open Beta: Join the Supernatural Survival World on XBOX Series X|S.
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