AMPLITUDE Studios has confirmed HUMANKIND 2 for PC via Steam in 2027 and released a behind-the-scenes video addressing generative AI claims about its announcement trailer. The sequel adds a new growth system, reworked visuals and UI, and changing biomes driven by climate change.
AMPLITUDE Studios announced HUMANKIND 2 at gamescom Opening Night Live on August 26 Japan time. The turn-based strategy sequel to 2021's HUMANKIND is set for PC via Steam in 2027, with a Steam store page describing it as rewriting human history from ancient times to the modern era. AMPLITUDE also points to improvements over the predecessor: a new growth system, evolved visuals, and a reworked UI.
The announcement trailer drew immediate questions from some viewers about whether it was made with generative AI. AMPLITUDE responded on the series' official X account, stating the footage was shot in live-action at Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria, with real actors, physical sets, and custom-made props. The studio said behind-the-scenes photos would follow. PC Gamer reported it had already viewed some of them, showing actors on a stage with sets and a blue screen for CG compositing.
By September 5, AMPLITUDE had released a full behind-the-scenes video for the trailer. That footage documents a practical live-action shoot with real actors, animals, sets, props, and costumes at Nu Boyana, combined with visual effects and CGI. The video closes the question the trailer opened: the sequence was filmed, not generated.
Alongside the sequel news, the original HUMANKIND is on sale on Steam at 90 percent off, priced at 559 yen including tax.
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Developer AMPLITUDE Studios released a behind-the-scenes video for the 'HUMANKIND 2' announcement trailer, which had faced unfounded generative AI allegations. The trailer was shot in live-action at Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria, with real sets, props, costumes, and animals, combined with visual effects and CGI. The game is scheduled for PC release on Steam in 2027.
AMPLITUDE Studios announced the turn-based strategy game HUMANKIND 2 at gamescom Opening Night Live on August 26 Japan time. The sequel to the 2021 title HUMANKIND is set for release on PC via Steam in 2027. The trailer shown at the event drew questions from some viewers about whether it was made with generative AI, prompting the studio to confirm on the series' official X account that the footage was filmed live-action at Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria, using real actors, physical sets, and custom-made props. Behind-the-scenes photos are planned for release soon, and PC Gamer reported it has already seen some of them, showing actors on a stage with sets and a blue screen for CG compositing. The game's Steam store page describes it as rewriting the story of human history from scratch, guiding people from ancient times to the modern era. The sequel introduces improvements over its predecessor, including a new growth system and evolved visuals and UI. Climate change alters biomes and strategic maps, requiring players to adapt cities and economies to shifting environments. The original HUMANKIND is currently on sale on Steam at 90% off, priced at 559 yen including tax.