Games Workshop has addressed fan concerns over new artwork for Warhammer 40,000 after an image of MkIV Space Marines appeared to show one figure with six fingers. The company stated that no artificial intelligence tools were used. It attributed the anomaly to a human error in its established art process.
On June 8, Games Workshop released artwork depicting Space Marines deploying on a battlefield with a tank. Fans quickly noticed the extra finger on one Marine and accused the company of relying on AI generation.
Games Workshop responded by confirming the presence of the sixth finger but rejecting any AI involvement. The firm explained that its Horus Heresy art style, used since the first edition in 2012, combines miniature photography with digital art, which can produce unexpected results.
The company added that it has banned the use of generative AI. It asked fans to show understanding toward its artists, describing them as fully human.
Some fans remain skeptical of the explanation despite the clarification.