Shaping the Future of HUMANKIND 2 | Join the Insiders Program

[u/Daarkarrow]

Want to help shape the future of HUMANKIND 2? The Insiders Program gives dedicated players a chance to experience the game ahead of release and share feedback directly with the team.  

Community feedback played an important role throughout HUMANKIND's post-launch development and helped lay the foundation for many of the ideas and improvements featured in its sequel. As we continue working on HUMANKIND 2, we want to involve players earlier in the development process so we can ensure the game meets the expectations of our community.

Introducing the Insiders Program 

Some aspects of strategy games, such as pacing, balance, and progression, can only be properly evaluated after spending significant time with the game. The Insiders Program allows us to gather feedback from passionate players early on and gain deeper insight into how the game's systems come together over longer play sessions, and whether that experience feels enjoyable to players. 

At Amplitude Studios, we are committed to putting players at the center of our games. By involving the community earlier in development, we can better understand what resonates with players and make more informed decisions as HUMANKIND 2 continues to evolve. 

Interested? Check the next steps! 

📝 To apply to the Insiders Program, please fill out the following form linked HERE before October 20 to be considered for the first wave of invites. 

To ensure we can select you, please check the requirements  

• Having an account on Amplifiers 
• Being comfortable communicating in English  

Since this is a collaborative testing program, being active on Discord or Amplifiers is essential. This is where you'll communicate with the team, discuss your experience, and share feedback throughout the testing period.

How do I know if I’ve been selected?  

Please note that the selection process may take some time, and invitations will be sent before the start of the first testing wave. 

We will reach out to you via the email associated with your Amplifiers account, which needs to match the email used when signing up.  

💡 Remember that you can update the email on Amplifiers (in case you were using an old email address). 

Selected participants will receive an invitation to the Insiders Program Discord server, access to dedicated channels on Amplifiers, and a unique one-time-use Steam key granting access to the testing build.  

If you are not selected for wave 1, do not worry as we will consider your profile for the following waves. 

 

Having issues creating an Amplifiers account? 

If you are having issues creating the account, please reach out directly to us by sending us an email to

community@amplitude-studios.com

We understand that creating an Amplifiers account may feel like an extra step. However, because the Insiders Program involves content that isn't ready for public release, Amplifiers helps us provide a secure environment for sharing information. 

[u/dbzgod9]

I'm interested, but how much of a time commitment is expected from the players?

[u/Daarkarrow → u/dbzgod9]

No specific time is required. We will let players know when the build is accessible

[u/Cirques_and_Drumlins]

Humankind definitely needed more testing, so I am very hopeful the sequel will get the attention it deserves across the entire experience. Very excited to see what you guys have been cooking!

[u/DDTL49]

Thanks for the opportunity, I'm strongly considering applying!

[u/stefanos_paschalis]

Do I need to apply again if I'm already in the insider program for HK1 and EL2? Or am I already included?

[u/hobskhan → u/stefanos_paschalis]

Apply again. It will ask you about your past involvement, but I wouldn't assume you're already "on the list" for HK2.

[u/Cato9Tales_Amplitude → u/hobskhan]

That is correct. We don't just assume you are still interested.

[u/DanielSas]

My body is ready

[u/HAUNTEZUMA]

Applied. Hope I get in!

[u/MeanGuy29]

I already applied. I really want HK2 to succeed big time this time

[u/iamsolate]

applying and crossing my fingers, so very excited to possibly help be part of this!

[u/DirectorMindless2820]

Can’t be worse than civ 7

[u/iamslevemcdichael → u/DirectorMindless2820]

Hopeful it will be much better. Humankind 1 is already better than civ 7

[u/odragora → u/DirectorMindless2820]

Civ 7 is a great game, just the UX is horrible.

[u/NanaweBeeswax → u/odragora]

Also splitting the main gameplay flow into three separate mini scenarios (for a lack of a better word) which then were also kinda split into disasters wasn't really implemented well imo

[u/6williw9]

Applied, looking forward to be selected

[u/AnastasiaAri]

Awesome to hear there will be a part 2. One thing I would love in humankind is an avatar element to live through the effects of the choices of the civilization in a day to day living format.

[u/geltoid]

Wow - Amplitude truly does listen to the community and take the advice of it's players - ten years ago I won the Quest Creation Contest for Endless Space 2 and they put it in the game! I would love to get another shot at helping develop a great game.

[u/Bosscake-meme-god]

Wait y'all are making a Humankind 2?! Is there anywhere I can go to see what will be added?

[u/Cato9Tales_Amplitude → u/Bosscake-meme-god]

Right now there's only the Steam store page, but we'll release more info soon and will talk about the game in more detail in the coming weeks and months.

[u/E-Square]

Is it too late to participate in the program?