Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game developed by Panache Digital Games. It places players in Neogene Africa, spanning a period from 10 million to 2 million years ago, focusing on exploration, crafting, and survival mechanics. Players manage and advance their clan through generations, guiding their evolutionary path.The game centers on the core loop of exploration, expansion, and evolution. Players must manage their clan's basic needs for food, drink, and rest while navigating a dangerous environment filled with predators and environmental hazards. Key mechanics involve learning and passing down attributes, crafting tools, and forming bonds within the clan to increase survival chances. The progression system allows players to witness and influence the physical and intellectual development of early hominids across multiple generations.