Developer Humankind Amplitude Studios is parting ways with Sega

Amplitude Studios has announced its separation from SAW. The developer of Humanity is based in Paris, France, and has been under the umbrella of 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 origins were firmly rooted in the indie space, the developer has progressively taken on larger and more ambitious projects under SEGA's guidance.

Amplitude Studios was acquired by SEGA in 2016 and has been publishing ever since Infinite space 2, HumanityAND Infinite dungeon. Until recently, the studio was mostly known for turn-based strategy games. However, its most recent version, Infinite dungeonbrought it into the rogue-lite space with a tactical action game. Infinite dungeon was released in 2023 to favorable reviews and sits at 78 on OpenCritic. The game features solo and co-op play and has players facing endless waves of enemies on an abandoned space station.

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

Humankind and Endless Dungeon Studio look towards a new beginning

Amplitude Studios is now fully under the ownership and guidance of its internal team, meaning it will not answer directly to a publisher for its upcoming projects. While the company hasn't announced any plans for the future, 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 pursuing an entirely new IP, and Amplitude Studios is known for taking community feedback into consideration when choosing new projects.

Amplitude Studios' newfound independence could mean big things ahead for its team. The return to the independent space could allow the studio to pursue riskier endeavors. Whether you launch mod support for games like Humanity or changing genres to satisfy the desires of its fans, many people feel that Amplitude Studios cares about the wants and needs of its audience. While it's possible the developer could pursue an entirely new IP, it could return to the world of Humanity which brought him so much success in the past. The turn-based strategy game 4X made a splash when it first released, and it would be interesting to see where the company could take such a concept in the future. No matter which direction it chooses, the company's excitement over its newfound freedom can only mean that exciting times lie ahead for Amplitude Studios and its fans.

HUMANKIND™ is a historical strategy game, where you will rewrite the entire narrative of human history and combine cultures to create a civilization as unique as you. CREATE YOUR OWN CIVILIZATIONCombine up to 60 historical cultures as you lead your people from ancient times to the modern age. From humble beginnings as a Neolithic tribe, transitioning to the ancient era as the Babylonians, they become the Classical Era Maya, the Medieval Umayyads, the Early Modern English, and so on. Each culture will add its own special level of gameplay, leading to almost infinite achievements. MORE THAN HISTORY, IT'S YOUR STORY Confront historical events, make impactful moral decisions, and make scientific discoveries. Discover the natural wonders of the world or build humanity's most extraordinary creations. Every element of the game is historically authentic. Combine them to build your vision of the world. MAKE YOUR MARK ON THE WORLDThe journey matters more than the destination. Fame is a new and unifying victory condition. Every great deed you take, every moral choice you make, every battle you win will strengthen 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? TACTICAL BATTLES ON LAND, SEA AND AIR Each battle in HUMANKIND™ plays out like a turn-based mini board game on the 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 that span multiple turns and don't hesitate to bring reinforcements! CUSTOMIZE YOUR LEADER In HUMANKIND™, you will play as the leader of your company as an avatar that you create and customize! Your avatar will visually evolve over the course of the game as your civilization develops. You'll also be able to level up your leader via a meta-progression system to unlock custom looks that you can show off to strangers and friends in multiplayer games for up to 8 players. HOW MUCH WILL YOU PUSH HUMANITY?

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August 17, 2021

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Online multiplayer

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E10+ All 10+ due to references to alcohol, mild language, mild violence

OpenCritic rating

Strong

How long to beat

15 hours

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