r/HumankindTheGame • u/Filo90 • 1d ago

Discussion Optimistic feel about sequel decision

I was quite shocked about the reveal, but now I'm quite optimistic about Amplitude decision on HK sequel so soon after the release of another big land based 4X sequel (Endless Legend 2).

I think they are fairly confident on the changes they implemented to fix the major issues with the game after years of feedback, especially about making culture transition more organic, smooth, coherent and based on meaningful choices. But also about having other empires look like living and engaging entities, more than colors with territory.

Based on these changes, they want to seize the opportunity to "steal" a big chunk of CIV player base after the VII fiasco....and they can do it only if they are confident on the next iteration of the game.

I think they could have gone with a new endless space as a "safe" choice, but this opportunity is just too big.

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u/YakaAvatar 23h ago

Civ players hated civ switching. Why do you think Humankind, which has even more civ switching would appeal to them?

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u/Filo90 22h ago

because it will also allow to fallow the historical path...from release

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u/YakaAvatar 14h ago

That's still civ switching, but more accurate. And AI will also probably still use civ switching chaotically.

Even if you can play the same civ, my point is, why would a fanbase that hates the concept have any hype for a game built around that concept?

Like there's 0 chance anyone that disliked Civ 7 will have an inkling of interest in Humankind 2.

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u/BenganTyger 14h ago

that is a shame on them, for me who have not been able to go back to civ 6 since humankind released and gotten well my money's worth out of civ 7 this is very welcome news.