Humankind 2 announced, coming 2027, and promises climate change and "a new take on historical strategy"

Amplitude has unveiled Humankind 2, a sequel to the popular historical strategy game Humankind, scheduled for release in 2027. The upcoming installment promises to bring a fresh perspective to the genre, featuring a new approach to historical strategy, enhanced visuals, a revamped user interface, and various gameplay improvements.

As players progress through different eras, they can adopt unique cultures that deepen their civilization's identity through rich cultural progression trees. These cultural influences combine to create civilizations that are unlike any other, offering unprecedented levels of personalization, consistency, and continuity throughout history. Players can choose to follow the historical path or diverge from it, crafting a unique story for their civilization.

Humankind 2 also introduces new stories from around the world, including the Saqqaq, Etruscans, Scythians, and many others, creating a more historically accurate and diverse world to explore. The game will feature a dynamic changing climate that transforms the strategic map across the ages, requiring players to adapt their cities and economy to shifting biomes and weigh short-term growth against potential long-term consequences.

Amplitude has committed to working closely with the community throughout the development process, incorporating feedback and involving their Amplifiers program, similar to their approach with the first Humankind game. The sequel is set to release in 2027, and while the details are still limited, the climate change element has generated significant interest and anticipation for what could be the next evolution in the 4X strategy genre.