Once Human devs respond to growing player concerns over data use, spyware threats
Starry Studio has responded to growing fears that Once Human collects personal data, attempting to provide transparency around why certain player information—including government identification—is required to play.
Once Human was instantly inundated with waves of negative reviews on Steam after it officially launched on July 9, with most low-star reviews focused on the title’s publisher NetEase asking for too much personal information. Others were also focused on what many are claiming could be possible spyware threats. This near-immediate backlash has led the team to speak out, with community manager Starrun sharing a lengthy response.