{
  "id": 5625829,
  "title": "After AI slop accusations, Humankind 2 studio says its new trailer was definitely \"made by humankind\" and at least five chickens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/after-ai-slop-accusations-humankind-2-studio-says-its-new-trailer-was",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-04T19:19:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/after-ai-slop-accusations-humankind-2-studio-says-its-new-trailer-was-definitely-made-by-humankind-and-at-least-five-chickens"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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",
  "key_points": [
    "Humankind 2 studio denies AI content in new trailer",
    "Trailer made entirely by humans and at least five chickens",
    "Game set for 2027 launch with updated visuals"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}