Players form teams known as "squads" consisting of three (or more, depending on the game mode).
The gameplay is similar to other VR shooters and battle royale games. Players form teams known as "squads" consisting of three (or more, depending on the game mode). Each squad combats with one another until only one remains standing. The basic mechanics are similar to Epic Games's Fortnite, with players able to collect and use weapons and other items used to heal and kill players. In the case of Population: One, the player can climb every object, structure, or geographic feature encountered on the map. The player can also glide across the map from the height to which they climbed. Together, these mechanics form the basis of the game's vertical combat system.[2][3]