It's been a year since the release of Humankind, and it's been a busy one! We've had several major updates, various events, two DLCs expanding the selection of cultures, and the announcement of the console edition. This week we want to celebrate the birthday of Humankind with you, and we have brought gifts and games:
First off, the in-game events and their rewards are back! Couldn't finish the Dia de los Muertos challenges and unlock La Catrina? Missed out on the cool player icons from the da Vinci event? No problem. Just jump back in and grab what you missed. Except this time, there's no time limit! You can finish these challenges and unlock their rewards at your own pace. The Lunar New Year challenge has also been re-opened for a second chance to unlock the persona.
If you're not into this kind of challenge, we got a new Challenge Scenario for you instead! Carefully crafted by our game designers, the 100 Years War scenario pits you as the Franks against the English on a map of France. How quickly can you defeat them? You can download the 100 Years War scenario conveniently from the play section on the main menu of the game this time! If you do feel competitive and want a shot at entering the Hall of Fame, check the scenario blog for information on how to compete for fame and fortune bragging rights. You can also grab a four player version of the map on mod.io to play on it with any cultures you like.
We've also added some new avatar customization options for everybody: Hats, at long last! Well, at least some of them could reasonably be called hats... Among the selection of hairstyles, you will find six new headdresses ranging from ancient pharaonic to modern styles to adorn your ruler. Heavy is the head that wears the tricorne. You might also notice a few other, temporary changes to the game.
Finally, we're joining the celebration ourselves with a stream! Tune in to twitch.tv/Amplitudestudios for our anniversary stream with interviews and gameplay. We'd love to see you hanging out with us in chat!
- The Amplitude Team