Amplitude Studios dispelled doubts about AI use in creating the HUMANKIND 2 trailer
- Amplitude released a video of the process of creating the HUMANKIND 2 trailer
- The trailer was created using traditional methods with the involvement of a film crew and animals
- Viewers speculated about the use of AI due to the unusual visual style.
- The game will be released on PC in 2027 with support for the Russian language.
The announcing trailer for the strategy HUMANKIND 2, shown at gamescom Opening Night Live, sparked speculation in the gaming community about the involvement of artificial intelligence technologies in its creation. Amplitude Studios decided to publicly refute such accusations by releasing additional material that reveals all stages of the production team's work on the video.
The developers explained that the trailer was created exclusively using traditional cinematic methods. The production process involved live-action filming of on-location scenes, specially constructed sets, props and costumes made for the tasks, as well as digital visual effects and elements of computer graphics. Professionals from Amplitude Studios and the advertising agency BETC, which had previously created video materials for the Humankind franchise, collaborated on the project.
Why were there suspicions about the use of AI
Some viewers doubted the authenticity of the production due to the characteristic visual style of the trailer and the very dynamic camera movements, which seemed synthetic to them. However, the company LiveFX, responsible for the computer graphics, developed all digital elements using standard 3D modeling and post-processing methods. In the published video about the creation, one can trace how individual frames and scenes were transformed and refined in the final stages of work.
The Amplitude studio even slightly joked about the situation in the description of the production video, stating that the trailer was 'Made by Humankind' — made by humanity. However, this statement is somewhat conditional, as live animals participated in the filming: five chickens, one pig, a snake, three horses, and a whole flock of rats, which also contributed to the creation of the video material.
About the game and its prospects
HUMANKIND 2 is a turn-based strategy game, the central mechanic of which is the development and management of civilizations throughout historical eras. Gamers will have the opportunity to actively influence the course of world events and shape history according to their own discretion. Compared to the previous installment, the series will receive significant improvements: an updated user interface, revamped character and civilization progression systems, as well as enhanced graphic quality.
The game's release is scheduled for personal computers via the Steam platform in 2027. The developers have confirmed that Russian-speaking players will receive a full text translation into Russian, which will increase the project's accessibility for the domestic audience.
Source: StopGame
