The world of video games has been revolutionized by the recent launch of Oasis, the first real-time, generative AI-based playable world model by Decart AI. This groundbreaking game uses a Transformer model to generate each frame in response to user inputs, creating a fully interactive experience with realistic physics, game mechanics, and graphics. Within just three days and seven hours of its launch, Oasis v1 surpassed 1 million unique users, showcasing its popularity and success.
One of the most exciting features of Oasis is the ‘Custom World’ option, which allows users to add their own starting image and have the AI transform it into a unique, playable world. This showcases the incredible capabilities of the AI model, which has learned actions like moving, jumping, and picking up items by observing gameplay. Users can even use text or voice commands to guide their play, making it a truly immersive experience.
But Decart AI is not the only company pushing the boundaries of AI in gaming. GameGen-X, a diffusion Transformer model developed by three prestigious universities, is specifically designed for generating and managing open-world game videos. It simulates various game engine features to deliver high-quality, open-domain generation with creative characters, dynamic environments, and intricate actions.
Google DeepMind has also made a significant contribution to the field with GameNGen, the first game engine driven entirely by neural models. This AI-powered engine can simulate complex video games like DOOM in real-time without traditional coding, producing visuals that are almost indistinguishable from the original game.
Even Tencent has joined the race with GameGen-O, an AI model trained on 4,000 hours of video game footage. It can autonomously create characters, environments, actions, and events, making it a potential threat to traditional gaming companies.
With the rapid advancements in generative AI, the future of video games looks incredibly promising. It is an exciting time for gamers and AI enthusiasts alike, as we witness the birth of a new era in gaming.
