Humankind Developer Amplitude Studios has split from Sega

Amplitude Studios has announced that they are splitting up SEGA. Developer Humanity is based in Paris, France and has been covering SEGA Europe for eight years. Former Ubisoft employees Romain de Waubert de Genlis and Mathieu Girard founded the studio in 2011. While the team's beginnings were firmly rooted in the indie space, the developer gradually embarked on bigger and more ambitious projects under SEGA.

Amplitude Studios was acquired by SEGA in 2016 and has been publishing ever since Infinite space 2, Humanityand An endless dungeon. Until recently, the studio was mainly known for turn-based strategy games. However, his latest release An endless dungeonbrought it into the rogue-lite space with a tactical action game. An endless dungeon was released in 2023 to favorable reviews and is ranked 78 on OpenCritic. The game offers both solo and co-op and pits players against endless waves of enemies on an abandoned space station.

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On November 8, 2024, Amplitude Studios announced on Twitter their newfound independence from SEGA. While the studio expressed excitement about the possibilities ahead, it was also quick to express its gratitude to SEGA. The opportunities that SEGA gave the developer allowed the team to learn and grow in ways we could never have imagined. According to the tweet, Amplitude Studios and SEGA parted ways “on the best of terms.” Earlier this year, SEGA also sold Relic Entertainment as the companies went their separate ways.

Humankind and Endless Dungeon Studio are looking towards a new beginning

Amplitude Studios is now fully owned and run by its in-house team, meaning it won't be directly accountable to the publisher for its next projects. While the company hasn't announced any future plans, it said it sees this as a “new beginning” for Amplitude Studios. While it's possible the developer could continue to explore its established franchises, the nod to a fresh start could mean the team is aiming for an entirely new IP, and Amplitude Studios is known for taking feedback from community.

Amplitude Studios' newfound independence could mean big things are ahead for its team. A return to the indie space could allow the studio to pursue riskier endeavors. Whether launching mod support for games like Humanity or changing genres to meet the wishes of their fans, many people feel that Amplitude Studios cares about the wants and needs of their audience. While it is possible for a developer to pursue a brand new IP, it can return to the world Humanity which had brought him so much success in the past. The turn-based strategy game 4X was a big success when it first came out, and it would be interesting to see where the company could take such a concept in the future. Regardless of which direction the company decides to take, the company's excitement about its newfound freedom can only mean exciting times for Amplitude Studios and its fans.

HUMANKIND™ is a historical strategy game where you will rewrite the entire story of human history and combine cultures to create a civilization as unique as you are. CREATE YOUR CIVILIZATION Combine up to 60 historical cultures as you lead your people from ancient to modern times. From humble beginnings as a Neolithic tribe, moving into antiquity as the Babylonians, they became the Mayans of the Classical Era, the Umayyads of the Middle Ages, the Britons of the Early Modern Age, and so on. Each culture adds its own special gameplay layer, leading to almost infinite outcomes. MORE THAN HISTORY, IT'S YOUR STORY Face historical events, make compelling moral decisions, and make scientific discoveries. Discover the natural wonders of the world or build humanity's most spectacular creations. Every game element is historically authentic. Combine them to create your own vision of the world. LEAVE YOUR MARK ON THE WORLD The journey matters more than the destination. Glory is the new and unifying condition of victory. Every great deed you do, every moral decision you make, every battle won builds your fame and leaves a lasting impact on the world. The player with the most fame wins the game. Will you be the one to leave the deepest mark on the world? GRAND TACTICAL BATTLES ON GROUND, SEA AND AIR Battle in HUMANKIND™ takes place as a mini turn-based board game on top of a real world map. Deploy your armies and command each of your units, including your culture's emblematic units and their special abilities. Build siege weapons to besiege and occupy cities. Fight in large battles spanning several rounds and don't hesitate to call in reinforcements! CUSTOMIZE YOUR LEADER In HUMANKIND™ you play the leader of your company as an avatar that you create and customize! Your avatar will visually evolve throughout the game as your civilization evolves. You'll also be able to level up your leader through the meta-progression system and unlock a custom skin to show off to strangers and friends in multiplayer matches for up to 8 players. HOW FAR CAN YOU GET HUMANITY?

Released

August 17, 2021

Developers

Amplitude Studios

Multiplayer

Online multiplayer

Engine

Unity

ESRB

E10+ Everyone 10+ for alcohol, mild language, mild violence

OpenCritic rating

Strong

How long to beat

15 hours

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