In a recent interview, Kylan Gibbs, CEO of Inworld AI, discussed the limitations of transitioning AI technologies to production-ready games, citing dependence on black-box APIs and unpredictable pricing as hindrances.
At GDC 2025, Inworld AI showcased how developers overcame structural barriers to ship AI-powered games, moving from demos to production with large-scale deployments.
The shift focuses on utilizing AI processing on both local machines and cloud resources to make AI more affordable and efficient for gamers.
Inworld AI is emphasizing solving real challenges in the AI ecosystem and promoting collaboration to advance AI technology in gaming.
Gibbs highlighted the skeptical sentiment among game developers towards AI, emphasizing the need to address challenges in cloud lock-in, costs, performance, and reliability.
Inworld AI partners with studios to implement AI-powered games successfully, addressing key challenges like response delays, cost predictability, and enhancing AI quality while controlling AI agents effectively.
Case studies with game studios like Little Umbrella and Nanobit show how Inworld's solutions helped optimize costs, enhance dialogue quality, and create believable AI-driven narrative experiences.
With targeted solutions like Realistic Multi-agent Simulation and custom AI models tailored for specific games, Inworld AI aims to bridge the gap between AI prototypes and production, ensuring sustainable scalability and quality.
Inworld AI's collaboration with Virtuos on precise character control and partnership with Tenstorrent to address economic challenges in AI gaming demonstrates a practical approach to integrating AI seamlessly into the gaming industry.
The focus at GDC is on showcasing real-world solutions for AI-powered games, highlighting the successful implementation of AI technologies for enhanced player experiences.
Inworld AI aims to provide insights on sustainable AI deployment in gaming, addressing economic barriers and practical strategies for developers to efficiently scale AI solutions for game development.