Discover a new vision of history, where cultures evolve, nature shapes strategy, and every decision leaves a lasting mark
Paris, France (15 October 2026) – Today, Amplitude Studios revealed the first gameplay trailer for HUMANKIND 2, its historical turn-based strategy game, offering players an early look at the systems and ideas driving the studio’s next major strategy title. Building on 15 years of experience and extensive community feedback, the team has reimagined key systems to give players greater freedom and more meaningful choices.
“With HUMANKIND 2, we want every choice to shape the identity of your civilization. Whether you evolve your culture, adapt to a new environment, build relationships, or take an unexpected path, the history you create should feel truly yours,” said Benoit Humbert, Game Director at Amplitude Studios.
The gameplay reveal is only the beginning, with more information coming in the weeks and months ahead.
WATCH THE HUMANKIND 2 GAMEPLAY REVEAL HERE:
Across the ages, all decision players make build upon what came before, affecting everything from the climate to the very culture of their people. Found cities, develop technologies, forge alliances, command armies, and guide your civilization from its earliest settlements to the Modern Age. Building on the core gameplay mechanics of the first HUMANKIND game and incorporating player feedback, Amplitude Studios’ sequel refreshes the experience with new systems and greater freedom to rewrite history.
Write your own history
The brand-new Historical Mode lets players relive, redefine, or change history on an authentic map of Earth. Developed in collaboration with more than 30 historians worldwide, it features cultures, places, and events grounded in historical research.
Each game begins with a First Tale, a founding myth that shapes the start of your journey. The gameplay reveal introduces the Flood Tamer Tale, associated with Ancient Egypt, as players establish their first settlements and progress through six distinct eras.
Discover more than 70 playable cultures
Egypt is one of the 70 playable cultures in HUMANKIND 2, ten more than in the original game, making it Amplitude Studios’ most diverse historical sandbox to date. Each culture has its own progression tree, with traits, customs, abilities, and bonuses that remain part of your civilization throughout the game.
Culture evolution is now entirely optional. Players can maintain a single cultural identity or evolve based on the choices they make through exploration, settlement, diplomacy, and adaptation.
Adapt to a living world
Each biome in HUMANKIND 2 offers unique resources, opportunities, and challenges. Where players settle will shape the growth of their cities and the development of their civilization.
The new Adaptation System allows civilizations to unlock traits and abilities shaped by their surroundings. Encounters with local populations can also provide new customs, knowledge, and technologies. For instance, Egyptian settlers who encounter the Thule people of Greenland can adopt sled dog units, gaining a unique advantage in both exploration and combat.
Nature is more than a backdrop. It can transform a civilization and create new strategic opportunities.
Forge alliances or prepare for war
Trade, diplomacy, and cooperation can bring prosperity, but war may sometimes be unavoidable.
Battles take place directly on the world map, combining the tactical foundations of the first game with a greater focus on positioning, terrain, army composition, and long-term planning.
From diplomacy to military expansion, every relationship can have lasting consequences.
We are reopening our Insiders Program
At Amplitude Studios, collaborating with our community has always been at the heart of how we make games. With the Insiders Program, we’re inviting players to experience early versions of the game, share feedback directly with the development team, and help shape its future. The feedback gathered throughout HUMANKIND’s post-launch journey helped lay the foundation for many of the ideas and improvements found in HUMANKIND 2.
To know more: Insiders Program
Players can wishlist HUMANKIND 2 now on Steam ahead of its PC release in 2027.
About Amplitude Studios SAS
Amplitude Studios SAS is a team of experienced video game creators dedicated to crafting ambitious strategy games in close collaboration with players. Founded in 2011, the Paris-based studio brings together 140 developers from around the world.
Amplitude is best known for HUMANKIND™ and the ENDLESS™ franchise. The studio has built a strong reputation for the depth and craftsmanship of its games, which have won over players and critics alike and reached more than 10 million players worldwide. Community engagement is at the core of Amplitude’s philosophy, with players actively involved at every stage of development through Amplifiers, our proprietary community hub powered by Games2Gether.
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