The mobile version of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic survival game Once Human launches on April 23, 2025. Since its 2024 debut, it has remained a top wishlisted title among survival game enthusiasts. Central to the experience is the Wish Machine, a key feature enabling players to obtain blueprints for weapons, gear, and vital supplies to thrive in the devastated world. This guide covers everything about the Wish Machine - from unlocking and constructing it to optimizing its use.
How to Unlock the Wish Machine
Unlocking the Wish Machine is intentionally designed as an early-game milestone. Progress through main story quests until reaching the Greywater Camp in Iron River territory. Upon encountering the machine, interact with it to either relocate it to your base or craft it using gathered materials. Required construction resources include:
Copper Ingots: 25
Rusted Parts: 10
Metal Scraps: 5
Rubber: 3
Glass: 5
With these materials collected, access your base's building menu (Facilities > Function Facility) to complete construction.
The Wish Machine operates on Starchrom currency - 500 for a single draw or 5000 for ten. Confirming your choice triggers a fun mini-game involving whacking llamas with a mallet. While the specific llama hit doesn't affect rewards, completing the action is mandatory. Players can skip this animation using the Cutscene bypass option.
Tips for Using the Wish Machine to your Benefit
While simple to use, these strategies can maximize your Wish Machine efficiency:
Cost Analysis: Weigh the random rewards against direct blueprint purchases - higher-tier items may be more economically obtained through the shop.
Starchrom Management: With limited Starchrom availability, focus spending on blueprints that best complement your preferred playstyle.
Probability Awareness: Understand that rewards are randomly allocated. Target specific items through repeated attempts or consider shop purchases.
For optimal gameplay, players can experience Once Human on PC via BlueStacks with full keyboard and mouse support.
