Ubisoft presented to the Game Developers Conference 2024 his NEO NPC: Video game characters capable of more interactions humanity and engaging, thanks to collaboration with companies like NVIDIA and Inworld AI. NPCs who can react in real time to the environment, players and events of the game, which thus becomes more immersive.
Ubisoft shows off its NEO NPCs, with NVIDIA and Inworld
L’Generative AI has enormous potential in several fields, but they are particularly impressive in the gaming sector. In particular, AI can make video game characters not only look more human, but act and react more natural.
Thanks to the invaluable help of GenAI, NVIDIA and Inworld AI, Ubisoft was able to create the NEO NPCs. They use technology Character Engine e LLM di Inworldto build unique personalities for each character and enable real-time facial animations with Audio2Face on NVIDIA.
Ubisoft showcased the NEO NPCs in action through a series of demonstration scenarios, each highlighting the characters' various skills and abilities. From their behaviors in the surrounding environment to their memory of conversations and strategic decision-making, NEO NPCs change the world you play in.
With the NEO NPCs, Ubisoft has taken an important step towards the goal of making gaming experiences increasingly immersive and engaging. By combining artificial intelligence with the creativity of designers, Ubisoft has paved the way for a future of more games dynamic e personalized.
