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Once Human is a big hit at Steam Next Fest, but wishlists are a drop in the bucket

Author : Evelyn Feb 07,2025

Once Human, NetEase's upcoming third-person shooter, boasts over 15 million global pre-registrations, a significant achievement highlighted by its Steam Next Fest success. However, a closer look reveals a key difference: only 300,000 of these registrations are Steam wishlists.

NetEase, known for its mobile game dominance, is prioritizing a PC-first release for Once Human, giving the desktop version a much earlier launch date. This isn't to criticize their strategy; Once Human remains incredibly popular on Steam, attracting the most demo players during Steam Next Fest. Nevertheless, the disparity between its mobile and PC pre-registration numbers underscores the significant difference in reach and discoverability between the two platforms, with mobile still holding a considerable advantage.

NetEase's PC focus is understandable, but the figures highlight the challenge even major developers face in achieving comparable visibility and popularity on PC compared to mobile.

While waiting for Once Human's release, consider exploring our curated lists of the best and most anticipated mobile games of 2024. These lists offer a selection of top-tier mobile games to keep you entertained.

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