"Once Human Hits 230K Peak Players, Mobile Version Awaited"

Once Human, the post-apocalyptic open-world survival game developed by NetEase, has achieved a peak player count of 230,000 on Steam during its initial PC release. This impressive milestone has also propelled the game to the seventh position among top sellers and fifth on the most-played list. Set for a mobile release in September, Once Human has already teased exciting new updates, including a PvP encounter between the Mayflies and Rosetta factions, and a PvE area in a new northern mountain region with unique enemies.

Set in a world transformed by a catastrophic event leading to supernatural phenomena, Once Human is one of NetEase's most eagerly awaited titles. However, despite appearing ready for launch, NetEase has decided to delay the mobile version until September.

It's worth noting that the term 'peak' player count of 230,000 suggests that the average number of concurrent players might be lower. A decline in player numbers shortly after launch could be a concern for NetEase, especially considering the game had initially garnered 300,000 wishlists on Steam.

While NetEase has built its reputation in the mobile gaming sector, the company is making a significant push into the PC market with Once Human. Despite the game's impressive graphics and engaging gameplay, it remains to be seen whether NetEase can successfully shift its primary audience from mobile to PC in the short term.

The upcoming mobile release of Once Human is highly anticipated, and in the meantime, you can explore our list of the best mobile games of 2024 to keep you entertained. Additionally, our list of the most anticipated mobile games of the year offers a glimpse into what else is on the horizon.