Starry Studio’s Once Human is set to release its Isles of Abyss expansion on PS5 tomorrow, according to a PlayStation.Blog announcement. This expansion comes as the survival shooter boasts 33,573 current players and maintains an 80% positive rating from 93,621 Steam reviews.
The PlayStation.Blog headline confirms the timing and platform for the release. Unfortunately, the summary doesn’t provide details on features, pricing, or patch size for Isles of Abyss. We’ll update this article once we get more information.
Once Human first launched on July 10, 2024. Netease publishes the game, while Starry Studio is behind its development. The game mixes survival, action, and simulation elements within an open-world format.
This PS5 announcement follows a substantial amount of post-launch content for PC players. We have a patch notes tracker with an entry from Oct 22, 2026, and a PlayStation.Blog post links the expansion to console players. This gives PS5 owners new content to dive into, rather than just a port of the original game.
The player base remains robust and active. With 33,573 concurrent players, the community is thriving more than two years after the game’s release. However, concurrency alone doesn’t indicate whether these players are newcomers, returning players, or long-time fans.
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publisher | Netease |
| Original release date | July 10, 2024 |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (93,621 reviews) |
| Current players | 33,573 |
Community Pulse
Overall, community sentiment across 10 tracked signals appears mixed. Recent Steam feedback is filled with humor and in-jokes. One repeated positive review states: “all my homies hate sonivore.” It’s more of a joke than a genuine critique, but it shows players are still sharing frustrations and memes long into the game’s lifecycle.
What To Watch
- Expansion details: Keep an eye out for pricing, content scope, and whether Isles of Abyss launches on other platforms simultaneously.
- PS5 player activity: Watch for console concurrency and early feedback to see if the expansion attracts new players or mostly engages existing ones.
- Steam review trend: Monitor if the 80% positive rating holds up as the expansion’s content and balance changes reach a broader audience.
Alex Mercer
Alex Mercer is the Gaming News Editor at Explosion.com with over 8 years of experience covering the gaming industry. He previously wrote for several gaming publications and has attended E3, Gamescom, and The Game Awards as press. Alex specializes in breaking news coverage, studio analysis, and tracking industry trends. When not writing, he's grinding ranked matches in Valorant or exploring the latest RPG releases.
