Starry Studio's new survival and sandbox shooting game, Once Human, has made a notable entry on the PC gaming platform Steam. It has managed to gather 131,894 concurrent players at the time of reporting this update. However, regardless of the large player base, the game has secured a mixed review, with 59 percent out of 8,959 user reviews being optimistic.
The early wave of complaints rolled in about the lack of provision for multiple character creation, which restricted players from connecting with friends across different servers. While the studio promptly addressed and resolved this issue, it now faces the heat regarding its data privacy terms included within the Terms of Service and the associated NetEase Launcher. Stating its position, Starry Studio underlined that it handles users' data privacy with utmost attention. The studio emphasized that the use of personal data is strictly compliance-based and purely for anticipated legal terms, such as providing requested services or proceeding with the user's explicit consent.
The developer ensures lawful and rational utilization of the player's data, conforming to local legal compliance demands. They also diligently follow data privacy principles of minimal data usage, restricting the purpose, and maintaining transparency. The studio acknowledges and welcomes any feedback from their enthusiastic players, valuing their input for improving their offerings. Discussing the concerns about the NetEase Launcher, players from both Steam and Epic Games Store are advised that it isn't mandatory for them to download and use this application to play the game.
Set within a post-apocalyptic future, Once Human deputes players in a world affected by an alien substance known as "Stardust," which has led to life mutations. Only Meta-Humans have the power to survive in these harsh conditions, with the added challenge of satisfying basic needs like hunger and thirst, especially due to the potential impact of contaminated food and water on their sanity.
Apart from designing weapons using various blueprints, players also have the liberty to construct houses, form alliances with other factions, and undertake exciting missions to uncover the secrets of 'Stardust.'