After AI slop accusations, Humankind 2 studio says its new trailer was definitely "made by humankind" and at least five chickens
A large portion of the internet pointed their virtual fingers at Humankind 2's new trailer and shouted 'AI slop!' Developer Amplitude Studios is now denying those claims and has even released a behind-the-scenes clip to prove a whole human crew (plus five chickens) made the Gamescom ONL reveal. Read more
A viral accusation of Humankind 2's new trailer containing AI-generated content has been firmly debunked by developer Amplitude Studios. In a behind-the-scenes clip, the studio revealed that the entire process, including the reveal trailer, was crafted by actual humans - and at least five chickens. The turn-based strategy game's trailer combined live-action filmmaking, practical sets, custom props, costumes, visual effects, and CGI to recreate thousands of years of history in mere seconds.
To create the behind-the-scenes trailer, Amplitude Studios teamed up with BETC, the agency responsible for several previous Humankind trailers. The new video confirms the extensive human involvement, including the presence of a pig, snake, three horses, and a horde of rats. Despite some uncanny elements in the CG, the studio assures that no AI-generated effects were used.
Humankind 2, set to launch in 2027, will continue the historical manipulation and turn-based gameplay from its predecessor, with an updated UI, new progression systems, and improved visuals.
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