Summary
A new patent has revealedSony’s plan to let content creators use AI to create assets in video games. This development is notable as major video game companies race to integrate AI into their products, withSonypositioning itself at the forefront by regularly patenting new AI technologies.
Since 2023, the company has patented several notable AI-based technologies. Recently, for example, aSony patent would let AI interact with a game and stream the gameplay. In another patent, the console giant proposed creating AI companions based on player behavior, potentially offering more immersive and personalized gaming experiences. Now, Sony appears to be pushing AI further by exploring how to turn gamers into in-game asset designers.
Anewly surfaced Sony patentdetails a technology that converts voice inputs into 3D models, which can later be customized and inserted into the game. The patent’s focus on creating “sub-parts” suggests the system will likely be used to customize background objects. One example from the patent describes a user creating and modifying a chair with AI and then implementing it in a scene.
Sony’s New AI Could Let Players Customize Objects in Games
This new asset generation patent could potentially revolutionize player interaction with video game worlds. The technology appears to allow content creators and developers to modify scenes using voice commands, creating personalized game environments and cosmetics. This could mean altering the entire design of a scene or generating customized accessories for in-game characters. Of course, the patent doesn’t clearly state whether this system will be available for players. However, given thatSony patented an AI-based avatar generation systemearlier this year, it’s likely that the company aims to expand player customization options.
How Sony’s AI-Based Asset Generation Works
The use of AI in video games is projected to grow by 27% from 2020 to 2027, driving more industry giants to compete for the most lucrative features. Currently, Sony leads the field with multiple groundbreaking AI technologies already patented. However, rivals like Microsoft are expected to enter the race soon. In 2022, during the peak of AI interest,Microsoft patented an AI-generated audio score systemfor personalized in-game soundtracks, indicating it won’t let Sony dominate the space.
