AMPLITUDE Studios Announces HUMANKIND 2 for 2027
AMPLITUDE Studios announced the turn-based strategy game HUMANKIND 2 at gamescom Opening Night Live on August 26 Japan time. The sequel to the 2021 title HUMANKIND is set for release on PC via Steam in 2027. The trailer shown at the event drew questions from some viewers about whether it was made with generative AI, prompting the studio to confirm on the series' official X account that the footage was filmed live-action at Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria, using real actors, physical sets, and custom-made props. Behind-the-scenes photos are planned for release soon, and PC Gamer reported it has already seen some of them, showing actors on a stage with sets and a blue screen for CG compositing. The game's Steam store page describes it as rewriting the story of human history from scratch, guiding people from ancient times to the modern era. The sequel introduces improvements over its predecessor, including a new growth system and evolved visuals and UI. Climate change alters biomes and strategic maps, requiring players to adapt cities and economies to shifting environments. The original HUMANKIND is currently on sale on Steam at 90% off, priced at 559 yen including tax.