The next generation of video games aren’t being powered by graphics engines or consoles—they’re being powered by artificial intelligence. Using generative AI, games are being designed to learn and evolve as they’re played, creating a more dynamic gameplay experience.Source :
Generative AI isn’t just for fun: it can be used to create more believable game worlds and characters, improve physics, enhance player experiences, and streamline development and quality assurance. For example, FIFA utilizes an advanced AI to ensure football physics are realistic, and BioShock Infinite’s AI companion character Elizabeth adds a human dimension to the game’s NPCs by reacting to the environment around her and independently supporting the player.
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NPCs in most video games are simplistic and expressionless, but AI could endow them with far more personality and a richer backstory, and their behavior would be more dynamic. Their dialog might change on the fly to reference shared experiences they’ve had with players, fostering more meaningful connections. They might also learn and adapt more quickly to new situations, allowing them to challenge players by adapting their tactics in real time.
However, these types of AI-powered games are still in their early stages. While deterministic AI techniques like pathfinding and behavior trees can make NPCs more responsive to the environment, they’re predictable—and that limits a game’s play-life. The future of AI games is in learning and evolving—similar to the way Netflix and Amazon use customer data to tailor content.
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