humankind

The one piece of universal advice given to time travelers is “be careful what you do in the past.” It’s an accepted trope that anyone visiting a previous century cannot alter the course of events too much, else they cause irreparable damage. Yet in Sega’s newly announced strategy game Humankind, that’s the whole point. Let’s face it: human history is awful. It’s thousands of years of suffering. If you could make it better, why the heck not? Here’s your chance, then. Go back in time and found a new civilization, or take over an existing one. Take charge of the past to make a better present. One million civilizations– Create your own unique civilization by combining 60 different historical cultures from across the heritage of humanity. Begin as Ancient Egypt, then evolve into the Romans, the Khmers, or perhaps the Vikings—the choice is up to you. Each culture brings its own special gameplay layer, leading to near-endless outcomes. More than history, it’s your story – Face real historical events and