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Humankind

Humankind

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Release Date: August 17, 2021

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A turn-based 4X strategy from the Amplitude studio, inspired by the Sid Meier's Civilization series. In Humankind, the player creates his own civilization, selecting elements from many historical cultures, and then must lead it through the centuries, from ancient times to modern times.

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6.8

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6.2

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Humankind is a 4X turn-based strategy, which is an answer to the bestselling Endless Space series, and it was published by SEGA.

Mechanics

In Humankind, like in the Civilization series, we take control over an entire country, which we lead to dominate the others. However, we start the game not by choosing a specific nation, but by creating our own leader or leaderess. Like in RPG, it allows us to decide not only on the appearance but also on the personality of the character. Then there is nothing left for us but to move on to the actual gameplay.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows August 17, 2021

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 August 22, 2023

Xbox One

Xbox One August 22, 2023

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 August 22, 2023

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S August 22, 2023

Developer: Amplitude Studios

Publisher: Sega

Features

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ReviewHumankind

Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism

Play as various cultures as humankind transcends the eras in this Civilization-inspired game. Feeling both familiar and innovative at the same time, Humankind is sure to keep you playing for one more turn. Read our Humankind review.

Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism
Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism
Reviewed by:
Giancarlo Saldana
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
August 22, 2021
Humankind Guide
Guide

Last update: August 19, 2021

Humankind Guide

Humankind Guide contains Beginner's Guide and best tips to develop civilization and army, to culture, districts, currency, fame and resources. We describe all mechanics like religion, civics system, technologies, dispatch and also system requirements.

Humankind Guide
Originals

December 24, 2021

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The Best Strategy & RTS Games of 2021 - Editors' Choice
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News

Civilization 7's situation on Steam remains bad as rivals stay active. One received „divine” expansion, and the other gets features, missing from Firaxis new strategy

Civilization 7's situation on Steam remains bad as rivals stay active. One received „divine” expansion, and the other gets features, missing from Firaxis new strategy

Humankind, Old World and Ara: History Untold are unlikely to knock Civilization off the 4X strategy throne (even together). Nonetheless, the recent changes and new features in these titles have won praise from players.

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March 10, 2025

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Humankind introduces big combat changes alongside discount and free weekend

Humankind introduces big combat changes alongside discount and free weekend

Achilles Update will allow the Humankind War to continue even if our citizens or enemies lose the will to fight.

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January 24, 2025

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Opinions

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March 23, 2023

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Xbox Game  for November; Several Games Revealed

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We've learned some of the games that will appear in Game next month. Among them will be Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Gungrave G.O.R.E, Pentiment and console edition of Humankind.

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Adrian Werner

October 11, 2022

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Humankind's First Major Expansion Announced

Humankind's First Major Expansion Announced

Humankind: Together We Rule is the first major expansion for Civilization's rival. It will focus on diplomacy, introducing, among other things, the Congress of Humankind and agents into the game.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

September 8, 2022

Humankind's First Major Expansion Announced
Humankind's First Birthday Overshadowed by Criticism

Humankind's First Birthday Overshadowed by Criticism

The developers of Humankind are celebrating the game's first birthday and boasting about their progress. However, many players do not share the developers' enthusiasm.

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Przemyslaw Dygas

August 23, 2022

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Here's What Next Civilization Can Learn From Humankind

Here's What Next Civilization Can Learn From Humankind

Civilization players are speculating about what should appear in the next game. They took the gameplay in Humankind as a basis for discussion, a game that approaches some elements much better.

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Miriam Moszczynska

June 30, 2022

Here's What Next Civilization Can Learn From Humankind
Humankind Gets Second DLC; Console Versions Announced

Humankind Gets Second DLC; Console Versions Announced

Humankind from Aplitude Studios is coming to consoles. The game also received another DLC, featuring Latin American cultures.

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Przemyslaw Dygas

June 9, 2022

Humankind Gets Second DLC; Console Versions Announced
Humankind Just Got a Demo Version

Humankind Just Got a Demo Version

Humankind received a demo version. It enables us to test the 4X strategy game from Amplitude and lead humanity in the first hundred turns. It also includes a map creator.

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Hubert Sledziewski

November 18, 2021

Humankind Just Got a Demo Version
Sega Sees a Future in Humankind; Could Launch a New Franchise

Sega Sees a Future in Humankind; Could Launch a New Franchise

Strategy game Humankind was successful and had a significant impact on Sega's financial results. Now, the publisher is starting to think about a sequel.

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November 13, 2021

Sega Sees a Future in Humankind; Could Launch a New Franchise

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Humankind Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4590 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8300 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 290 or better, 25 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.

Recommanded System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-6600 3.3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4 GB Radeon RX 5500 XT or better, 25 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

Humankind: Together We Rule

Humankind: Together We Rule

PC

Expansion

November 9, 2022

Strategy

Humankind: Together We Rule is the first major expansion to the 4X strategy game Humankind. Amplitude studio has expanded the options related to diplomacy, introducing new cultures, a unit and numerous improvements.

Humankind: Together We Rule

Add-Ons and DLCs

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Humankind Video Game.

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ReviewHumankind

Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism

Play as various cultures as humankind transcends the eras in this Civilization-inspired game. Feeling both familiar and innovative at the same time, Humankind is sure to keep you playing for one more turn. Read our Humankind review.

Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism
Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism
Reviewed by:
Giancarlo Saldana
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
August 22, 2021
7.9

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 79% of Critics. There are 57 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

PCGamesN: 7 / 10 by Richard Scott-Jones

The new features simulate an essential aspect of humanity and do help Humankind feel more complete, but seldom have the impact you'd hope for from the 4X game's first major expansion.

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MMORPG.com: 7.5 / 10

Humankind may not be the greatest strategy game of all time, but it certainly is a fantastic entry in the genre. Between the incredible feeling like I’m playing God over the entirety of humanity, and the ability to watch creation… my creation… evolve into the society I want them to be, I’m sure to be enjoying this for a while. If you’ve played an historical strategy game before, don’t make the mistake of thinking you know how this will play out. It may surprise you to see what it’s like when you start playing out your own plans for all of Humankind.

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Metro GameCentral: 7 / 10

A highly competent alternative to Civilization but the list of unequivocal improvements is disappointingly short, with an unfortunate lack of real innovation.

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STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (20,942)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Innovative Culture System: Players can change cultures every era, retaining unique buffs, which adds depth and replayability.
  • Engaging Combat Mechanics: The battle system emphasizes terrain and strategy, allowing for tactical advantages in combat.
  • Beautiful Graphics and UI: Players appreciate the aesthetics and experience, noting it as visually appealing.
  • Variety of Gameplay Styles: The game allows for different paths to victory, such as fame points, diplomacy, and military conquest, catering to diverse player strategies.
  • Dynamic Era Progression: The era-based progression system introduces significant decision-making, impacting gameplay in meaningful ways.

The main cons of the game

  • War Mechanics: Many players find the war system frustrating, as it can lead to unexpected surrenders and vassalization despite military victories.
  • AI Issues: The AI can be perceived as either overly aggressive or nonsensical in its actions, leading to unbalanced gameplay experiences.
  • Slow Gameplay Pace: Some players feel the game is sluggish, with slow unit movements and tedious mechanics that detract from enjoyment.
  • Poor Tutorial and Guidance: New players often struggle due to inadequate explanations of game mechanics, leading to confusion and frustration.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Better Balancing: Players desire more balanced mechanics, particularly regarding city growth and the impact of newly founded cities compared to older ones.
  • Improved Diplomacy Options: Many s feel that the diplomacy system lacks depth and often leads to arbitrary outcomes.
  • More Clear UI and Information Display: s want clearer information about costs, yields, and mechanics to make informed decisions during gameplay.
  • Community Mods and Customization: Players have noted a lack of community for mods and customization options, which limits the game's longevity and replayability.
  • Statistics and Data Management: There is a demand for better statistical tracking and data presentation to help players understand their progress and choices more easily.

Summary

  • Overall, while HUMANKIND™ has unique and engaging features, it faces criticism for its mechanics and experience, which some players find frustrating and unbalanced.

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