Once Human's Peak Surges to 230,000, Mobile Horizons Beckon

NetEase's post-apocalyptic survival game, Once Human, debuted on PC with a peak concurrent player count of 230,000 on Steam, securing a top 7 spot in sales and a top 5 position in most-played games. While impressive, this initial success may be tempered by a potential player drop-off. The game, also slated for mobile release in September, has announced upcoming updates including PvP encounters and a new PvE area.

Despite its strong initial PC performance, the mobile launch has been delayed, remaining scheduled for September. The game achieved impressive sales and player engagement rankings despite this setback.

The 230,000 player peak is a crucial data point. This figure represents the highest number of concurrent players, suggesting the average player count might be lower. A significant drop-off from this peak so soon after launch could be a cause for concern for NetEase, especially considering the game's initial Steam wishlist count of over 300,000.

NetEase, known primarily for mobile games, is clearly making a strategic push into the PC market. While Once Human's graphics and gameplay are impressive, a rapid shift in their core audience might prove challenging.

The mobile release of Once Human remains highly anticipated. In the meantime, check out our list of the best mobile games of 2024 (so far) and our list of the year's most anticipated mobile games for other exciting titles!