Humankind 2 Heads to PC in 2027
Amplitude Studios revealed the historical strategy sequel at Gamescom, with more than 70 playable cultures and a Historical Mode.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Gaming
Amplitude Studios announced Humankind 2 for PC in 2027 during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026. The sequel to the 2021 historical turn-based strategy game can be wishlisted on Steam.
Why it matters
The announcement gives strategy fans a concrete platform and year for the next entry in the Humankind series. Its expanded roster and history-focused design signal how the developer plans to build on the original.
Humankind 2 includes more than 70 playable cultures, ten more than the original 2021 release, according to Amplitude. The Historical Mode map was developed with more than 30 historians, though no specific release date beyond 2027 has been confirmed.
The players
Amplitude Studios
Amplitude Studios is the French developer known for the Endless series and the original Humankind, and it is leading development of the sequel.
Benoit Humbert
Benoit Humbert is the Game Director for Humankind 2, who presented the gameplay overview.
Jeff Spock
Jeff Spock is the Narrative Director for Humankind 2, who presented the gameplay overview alongside Humbert.
The details
Players adopt a new culture in each era, which expands and deepens their civilization's identity. Each match opens with a First Tale, a founding myth that shapes the start of the journey.
Timeline
August 25, 2026: Humankind 2 revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live.
October 15, 2026: Amplitude released its first gameplay overview.
2027: Humankind 2 scheduled for PC release.
Season Trajectory
Humankind 2 follows the 2021 original as a successor in Amplitude's historical strategy line, expanding its culture roster and adding a Historical Mode. The 2027 PC target places the sequel in the next wave of turn-based strategy releases.
Strategy fans can add Humankind 2 to their Steam wishlist now to be notified as the release approaches. The more than 70 playable cultures and Historical Mode give players new ways to explore history across their campaigns.
The takeaway
Humankind 2 is a clear signal that Amplitude is investing heavily in historical depth, with a larger cultural roster and research-backed maps. Wishlisting the game on Steam is a simple way to track its progress toward the 2027 launch.
What happens next
More details are due in the coming weeks and months.
Further reading
For more on upcoming strategy titles, explore our Gaming coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Notebookcheck.
