Humankind 2 trailer accused of being 'AI slop,' studio says nope: 'real actors, practical sets, and custom-made props'
The uncanny trailer shows the perspective of infants through space and time.
At Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase, Humankind 2 was revealed, and some were skeptical about the trailer, questioning if AI was used in its creation. However, the studio has clarified that the trailer was filmed at Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia with real actors, practical sets, and custom-made props. Amplitude Studios, the developer, expressed their excitement to share behind-the-scenes images from the shoot, which indeed show actors on a sound stage with partial sets and a blue backdrop for compositing.
Although the trailer may have an AI-like appearance due to its fisheye perspective and the portrayal of various historical figures, the studio has not commented on the creation of the special effects. The game itself is expected to offer new progression systems, innovative features, enhanced visuals, a modernized UI, and gameplay improvements, with Humankind 2 set to release on PC in 2027.
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