How to Emote

Emotes in Once Human can be done by using expression roulette in the overworld. See how to emote, what emoting does, as well as how to unlock and get more emotes in this guide!

How to Emote

How to Emote
1. Open the Cosmetics Menu 2. Set Emotes to the Roulette 3. Open the Roulette in the Overworld

Open the Cosmetics Menu

To use an emote, players first need to set actions and expressions to the roulette wheel. This can be done by opening the main menu, and hovering over the Backpack option. Then, select the Cosmetics tab.

Set Emotes to the Roulette

Once in the Cosmetics interface, select the Expressions tab. Players can drag the actions and expressions emotes from the list on the left-hand side of the screen to the slots on the roulette wheel.

Open the Roulette in the Overworld

Upon setting the desired emotes, players can open the roulette wheel in the overworld by holding the appropriate button, which is X by default.

Use the mouse to hover over an emote, then let go of the roulette wheel button to perform that emote. Players can also use the Number Keys to activate the emote on the corresponding numbered roulette wheel slot.

What Does Emoting Do?

Communicate With Players

Emotes can be used as a form of communication, like greeting, cheering, thanking other players, and showing your reactions to what happens in game!

Used In Some Side Quests

Emotes are also used to complete certain side quests. The side quest A Miracle Chase requires players to use an emote in front of the statue to complete it, and also serves as a tutorial on how to use and equip emotes.

List of All Side Quests

How to Unlock Emotes

Play Through the Game's Opening

Emotes become accessible after progressing through the opening events of the game. After arriving in the physical world, players can open the relevant menu to find and equip emotes for their use.

How to Get Emotes

List of Where to Get Emotes
Season Loot Crates In-Game Shops Battle Pass Active Events

Get Emotes From Season Loot Crates

Players can obtain certain emotes from the Active Season's Loot Crates. It is currently unknown if these emotes are locked to their specific season, but this section will be updated when new information turns up!

Purchase Emotes From In-Game Shops

Emotes can also be purchased from the in-game shop, using the game's premium currency, Crystgin.

Obtain Emotes From the Battle Pass

Some levels of the Battle Pass can have emotes as a reward. Complete tasks in-game to earn experience and reach these rewards!

Claim Emotes From Active Events

Certain events may include emotes in their reward list, so be sure to check the active events for any emotes to collect.

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