Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival experience developed by Panache Digital Games, challenging you to Explore, Expand, and Evolve your clan across the most remarkable journey in human history.

Step into the extraordinary saga of human evolution like never before. Set across a sweeping timeline from 10 million to 2 million years ago, your adventure begins deep in Neogene period Africa — long before the world as we know it existed. Swing through dense jungle canopies, stalk prey across sun-drenched savannah plains, and navigate a world as breathtaking as it is merciless. Choose which skills and traits to develop and pass down through generations, whether that means forging primitive tools or refining survival tactics to outwit deadly predators. Manage your basic needs — food, water, and rest — to maintain the strength required to face whatever dangers lurk ahead.

Build your clan, find power in unity, and guide your people through the pivotal milestones of human evolution. Every decision you make shapes your clan's legacy and determines whether your lineage will endure.

Explore Ruthless Africa

Venture into the untamed wilderness of Neogene Africa, a world unseen and unexplored, beginning 10 million years ago at humanity's earliest dawn. Scale towering tree canopies above vibrant jungle floors and roam the vast, golden stretches of the savannah. For every stunning vista that takes your breath away, a hidden threat lurks — fierce predators, unpredictable weather, and a relentless environment all stand between you and survival.

Expand Your Territory and Grow Your Clan

Strengthen your odds of survival by recruiting new members of your species and raising future generations. Take control of various clan members, forge deep familial bonds, and collaborate to fend off predators during dangerous expeditions. Push past fear and venture into uncharted lands to claim new territory for your growing clan.

Evolve Through Multiple Generations

Witness the physical and intellectual transformation of the earliest hominids as you learn, adapt, and endure. Spanning from 10 million to 2 million years ago, inhabit the lives of humanity's first ancestors and guide their evolution through critical turning points in prehistory. Unlock groundbreaking discoveries and master physical capabilities that carry forward to future generations, including pivotal species such as Ardipithecus ramidus and Australopithecus.

Choose How You Survive

Evolution was never predetermined. The choices you make directly influence how your clan overcomes adversity, expands its numbers, and what wisdom is inherited by the next generation. Specialize in particular traits or adopt a well-rounded strategy for survival. Your decisions leave a permanent mark on your clan's fate, ensuring that every player's journey through evolution is entirely their own.