Games Workshop blames a sixth finger on a Space Marine on sloppy art, not AI

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Kotaku
Zack Zwiezen's report covering the six-fingered Space Marine art, fan backlash, and Games Workshop's human-error explanation
https://kotaku.com/warhammer-40k-company-blames-extra-space-marine-finger-in-new-art-on-sloppy-work-not-ai-2000705012

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Games Workshop published new MkIV Space Marine artwork on June 8, 2026.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix

One Space Marine in the artwork visibly has six fingers on one hand.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix

Games Workshop attributes the extra finger to human error, not AI.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix

Whether the artwork was actually created by a human artist or involved AI tools at any stage of production.sketchyStory receiptsSuggest fix

by The Desk

Single source

Kotaku
Zack Zwiezen's report covering the six-fingered Space Marine art, fan backlash, and Games Workshop's human-error explanation
https://kotaku.com/warhammer-40k-company-blames-extra-space-marine-finger-in-new-art-on-sloppy-work-not-ai-2000705012

ClaimStatusReceiptsAction

Games Workshop published new MkIV Space Marine artwork on June 8, 2026.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix

One Space Marine in the artwork visibly has six fingers on one hand.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix

Games Workshop attributes the extra finger to human error, not AI.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix

Whether the artwork was actually created by a human artist or involved AI tools at any stage of production.sketchyStory receiptsSuggest fix