Once Human Teases Dog Companions

Once Human has revealed that dog companions will be coming to the popular post-apocalyptic survival MMO on April 24. The game is set on a desolate version of Earth after a mysterious substance called Stardust has reshaped the landscape. Otherworldly entities called Deviants have appeared on the planet, and even flora and fauna have been corrupted. Once Human puts players in the role of a Metahuman with special powers, gained as the result of experimentation, who wakes up with amnesia on the island of Nalcott.

The game launched in July 2024 and quickly captured attention for its engaging gameplay, horror aesthetics, and straightforward base-building system. Since release, developer Starry Studios has been very active within the community, holding regular livestreams on Twitch to discuss upcoming changes and fixes planned for the game. The company bases much of the content for Once Human’s regular updates on player feedback.

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One thing the community has long been hoping for is animal companions. In August 2024, players gained the ability to capture and tame wild animals in Once Human, a mechanic that was very well received. But fans wanted more, and the official Japanese Once Human Twitter account has revealed that dog companions will be coming to the game on April 24.

Once Human Players Will Soon Have Dog Friends

A Reddit user called SIapsoiI shared an image of the pups with English translations overlaid. There will be three dog breeds: a yellow lab, a German Shepherd, and a Doberman with cropped ears. From April 24 through June 1, players will be able to go to the game’s Event page to collect the dog anomalies. The accompanying text says, “What should be done with the heartbroken puppies taken in?” Though the source of the image on Reddit is not clear, the styling is consistent with the official aesthetic seen on in-game tabs and social media posts.

It’s currently unknown whether the dog companions will fight by the player’s side or will simply accompany them on their adventures throughout Nalcott. Either way, they will be a welcome addition to the game, and players are very excited to see how they will be implemented. Tamed animals in Once Human remain at the player base and provide different benefits. For example, the Ewe will provide a steady supply of Wool and Goat milk, provided she’s kept fed and happy, while the Leopard will fight enemies that wander into the player’s territory.

The imminent addition of canine companions to the game is particularly exciting for fans because it shows that Starry Studios is still actively integrating players’ requests into content updates, and the developer seems set on frequently introducing new elements to keep the community interested. The company has also not neglected implementing quality-of-life updates like the ability to delete characters and making the battle pass less of a grind. A long-awaited mobile version of Once Human will also be launching on April 23, just a day before players get to adopt their fur-covered friends.

Once Human

Released

July 9, 2024

ESRB

t

Developer(s)

Starry Studio

Publisher(s)

Starry Studio, NetEase, Inc.

Engine

Once Human engine