Revolutionizing Gaming: AI-Powered Co-Playable Characters Arrive in PUBG and inZOI
CES 2025 has unveiled groundbreaking advancements in mobile gaming, with Krafton's announcement of AI-generated "Co-Playable Characters" (CPCs) taking center stage. This innovative concept, revealed on January 8th, introduces Non-Playable Characters (NPCs) powered by generative AI, set to debut in both PUBG and inZOI.
inZOI's implementation of this "Smart Zoi" technology promises to enhance realism through emotionally nuanced and distinct personalities, creating more lifelike interactions within the simulation.
PUBG's "PUBG Ally" will dynamically adapt its strategies to complement player actions, enhancing gameplay dynamics. Whether this proves thrilling or unsettling remains to be seen.
Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA ACE, CPCs facilitate real-time conversations that adapt to evolving in-game scenarios. “Our partnership with NVIDIA showcases the transformative power of AI in gaming; we're committed to pushing the boundaries of what's achievable," states Kangwook Lee, Head of Krafton's Deep Learning Division.
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Stay informed about inZOI's progress by following their official Facebook page. For further details, visit the official Krafton website or watch the embedded video above for a glimpse into inZOI's atmosphere and visuals.
