Once Human: How to Use Photo Mode in Game or via Steam?

Once Human, the open-world survival game developed by Starry Studio and published by NetEase Games has been a massive hit since its release, with over 150,000 players playing online and peaking at 231,000 on Steam.

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The game’s post-apocalyptic world theme and traditional survival elements have also garnered Once Human favourably ratings on many platforms. For example, 71% of the 55,723 users of Steam have rated the game mostly positively, while Metacritic has given the game an acceptable 70/100 score.

Nevertheless, the free-to-play open-world shooter has all the makings of a great game. However, there may be one detail that players tend to miss out on when immersing themselves in shooting and exploration, which is the camera or Photo Mode. For those unaware, our guide here will thoroughly explain this less-noticeable feature in Once Human.

How to Use Photo Mode in Once Human

While it is not a hot take, having the ability to capture photos in games you are playing makes it ten times better. For example, photo mode in Once Human offers limitless possibilities, from snapping a screenshot of your base and the post-apocalyptic surroundings, showing off the latest weapon you handcrafted, or tweaking camera settings for a genuinely jaw-dropping photo.

Listed below are the simple steps to use Photo Mode:

1. Press and hold the Tab button on your keyboard to open an option wheel.
2. Select the Camera icon.
3. Once you are in Photo Mode, the game will automatically pull up the camera settings and a handful of controls in the bottom left-hand corner of the HUD.
4. Then, begin tinkering with your preferred basic settings, camera, depth of field, character, effects, environment and stickers.
5. After you are satisfied, press the enter button to take an in-game photo.
6. The game will show you a preview of the photo you have taken, and you can decide to discard it or save it to your album.

To access your photo album, press the N key on your keyboard, and the game will allow you to view, delete, sort, upload, or share photos or not with your friends. Besides admiring your handicraft, you can display the images throughout your Territory for your personal touch.

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Once Human In-Game Photo Mode Settings

As mentioned above, when you access the Photo Mode feature in Once Human, the game will pull up many settings you can tinkle with. Listed below are everything the game offers to take your perfect picture:

• Basic Settings
  • Type.
  • Templates.
  • Field of View.
  • Flip Image.
  • Rotate Character.
  • Change Weather.
  • Change Time.
• Camera
  • Type.
  • Field of View.
  • Auto Focus
• Depth of Field
  • Depth of Field.
• Character
  • Show Character.
  • Action.
  • Face the Camera.
  • Rotate Character.
  • Weapons On.
• Effects
  • Exposure.
  • Contrast.
  • Texture.
• Environments
  • Weather.
  • Time.
• Stickers
  • Sticker.
  • Frame.
  • Text.

How to Use Photo Mode Via Steam?

Besides using the Photo Mode inside Once Human, you can use the usual screenshot button on Steam to record your adventures in the game. To do so, press the F12 key on your keyboard to take a quick screenshot, and it will save the image according to where you set your image folder in Steam’s settings.

For instance, if you take the image with the in-game option mentioned above, you’ll find the images in the “photo_local” folder in either the Once Human’s Program Files folder or the SteamLibrary directory if you’re playing the game on Steam.

However, note that if you select the Steam screenshot option, you cannot eliminate the UI elements on the screen. Therefore, if you prefer a faster option to take photos in Once Human, taking a screenshot with one click of a key will suffice. On the other hand, if you like utilising the game’s photo features, we recommend using the in-game option for a better-quality photo.

Closing Notes

With everything considered, Photo features in games provide significant advantages by enhancing player engagement, fostering community interaction, showcasing the game’s visual strengths, and preserving in-game experiences.

In a game such as Once Human, Photo Mode may not be the standout feature among its combat mechanics, modern graphics and visuals. However, it is a feature appreciated nonetheless.

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