# Amplitude Studios HUMANKIND 2 announcement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/amplitude-studios-humankind-2-announcement > Updated: 2026-09-03T09:01:35.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. Amplitude Studios announced HUMANKIND 2, a historical 4X strategy sequel scheduled for a 2027 PC release. The game intends to expand on its predecessor with deeper cultural progression, enhanced graphics, and a dynamic climate system. Following the initial reveal at Gamescom, the studio addressed online accusations that the game’s live-action trailer was “AI slop.” To counter speculation that the video was created using generative AI, Amplitude released behind-the-scenes footage detailing the production process. The developer clarified that the footage was produced using real actors, practical sets, and custom props at Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria. The production involved 25 actors, over 100 extras, and a crew of approximately 150 people. Subsequent production details revealed that the 95-second trailer was created in collaboration with BETC Paris. The production combined live-action filming with advanced CGI and visual effects from LiveFX to depict various human eras, ranging from the Neolithic period to future space environments, including elements such as tornadoes and nuclear explosions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Amplitude Studios releases making-of video for Humankind 2 trailer Amplitude Studios released a making-of video for the Humankind 2 trailer to debunk claims that the footage was AI-generated, confirming it used live-action filming and traditional CGI. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amplitude-studios-reveals-production-details-for-humankind-ii-trailer ### 2026-08-25: Amplitude Studios announces HUMANKIND 2 for 2027 Amplitude Studios announced HUMANKIND 2 for PC in 2027 at Gamescom. The sequel features deeper cultural progression and dynamic climate systems, following controversy over its live-action trailer. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amplitude-studios-announces-humankind-2-for-pc-in-2027-1 --- Cite as: Amplitude Studios HUMANKIND 2 announcement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/amplitude-studios-humankind-2-announcement