Amplitude's Humankind delayed to 2021, but gets three playable "open dev" scenarios this summer Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Amplitude's Humankind delayed to 2021, but gets three playable "open dev" scenarios this summer People power. News by Chris Tapsell Reviews Editor Updated on 15 Jun 2020 2 comments Humankind, Amplitude's Civilization-like 4X game, has been delayed to 2021 from its original 2020 billing, but you'll be able to play it much sooner thanks to its new "open dev" programme. Coming this summer - no specific dates just yet - open dev sounds like a bit of a mix between a closed beta and early access. Amplitude's making three scenarios available, one at a time, which you can sign up to play for free and then give feedback on through some surveys afterwards. The first scenario, about "discovery, small steps, growth" sees you take the reigns with a Babylonian civilisation in the early phases of the game, and equates to about 45 minutes of playtime. The second, "armies, battles, deployment, tactics" is split into four smaller parts, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes each, while the final one - "resist assault, worldwide" - sees you take on what looks like a kind of defensive test with an under-siege England. You can sign up to open dev through Amplitude's games2gether platform here, but note there are a couple of caveats to bear in mind. You'll only get access to each scenario for four days at a time (although the previous ones will become available again for four hours when a new one's released), you have to be 18 or older, and while open dev's available worldwide, it'll only be localised in English for the time being. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store