Humankind

17.08.2021
Critic 79/100
Users 77/100
Humankind is a historical strategy game where you will re-write the entire narrative of humankind, a convergence of culture, history, and values that allows you to create a civilization that is as unique as you are. How far will you push humankind?
Combine up to 60 historical cultures as you lead your people from the Ancient to the Modern Age. From humble origins as a Neolithic tribe, transition to the Ancient Era as the Babylonians, become the Classical era Mayans, the Medieval Umayyads, the Early Modern era British, and so on. Each culture will add its own special gameplay layer, leading to near-endless outcomes. Face historical events, take impactful moral decisions, and make scientific breakthroughs. Discover the natural wonders of the world or build the most remarkable creations of humankind. Each game element is historically authentic. Combine them to build your own vision of the world. The journey matters more than destination. Fame is a new and unifying victory condition. Every great deed you accomplish, every moral choice you make, every battle won will build your fame and leave a lasting impact on the world. The player with the most fame will win the game. Will you be the one to leave the deepest mark on the world?

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DLCs

20.01.2022

Expand your Humankind experience with the Cultures of Africa DLC! Experience thousands of years of rich history from the world's second largest continent, home to over 1 billion people and 1500 languages. Cultures of Africa features six new cultures, new natural and built wonders, 7 independent peoples, and 15 new narrative events.

10.06.2022

The Humankind Cultures of Latin America DLC includes:- 6 New Cultures - 6 New Wonders- 9 Independent Peoples- 15 Narrative Events- 30+ New in-game themed music tracks composed by Arnaud Roy

11.09.2023

The Humankind Cultures of Oceania DLC includes:- 6 New Cultures - 6 New Wonders - 7 Independent Peoples - 15 Narrative Events - New in-game themed music tracks composed by Arnaud Roy

Expansion packs

09.11.2022

Unite Humankind with the Together We Rule Expansion Pack!

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