Where Does Once Human Store Settings and Cache on PC?
Once Human local files on PC hold settings and shader cache only, with characters kept server side.
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Once Human characters live on Starry Studio servers, so nothing on your disk restores a lost character. Local files cover graphics settings (GraphicConfig.xml) plus regenerable shader and patch caches (baking_ppk, db_py3, patch_ppk) inside the install's Documents folder.
The exact wrapper path shifts with the launcher: Steam installs differ from LoadingBay and Epic ones, and reports disagree on a separate Documents copy, so treat variants as may vary. The one reliable fix is the settings reset: close the game, delete the three cache folders, relaunch and let them regenerate.
Where Once Human stores this, by platform
<SteamLibrary>\steamapps\common\Once Human\Documents\
Holds GraphicConfig.xml plus baking_ppk, db_py3 and patch_ppk caches (AppID 2139460). Progress is server side and always online. Exact path varies by launcher (Steam, LoadingBay, Epic). No native Linux or Mac build exists.
Frequently asked questions
Will a local backup restore my Once Human character?
No. Characters, bases and progression live on Starry Studio servers tied to your account. Local files hold graphics settings and cache only, so check your account and server first when progress looks missing.
My Once Human settings keep resetting. How do I fix it?
Close the game completely, delete baking_ppk, db_py3 and patch_ppk under the install Documents folder, then relaunch. The game regenerates them and settings save normally again afterwards.
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