The most popular mobile games keep player engagement high by mastering the difficulty curve. A game can’t be so easy that it’s boring, nor so hard that players rage quit. Games could use AI to implement
dynamic difficulty adjustment. This would analyze player performance and other subtle metrics to shift the difficulty up or down in order to keep engagement as high as possible, for as long as possible.
Similarly, AI could dynamically adjust the loot rewards based on player actions and reactions. Struggling players might be rewarded with items to encourage them to keep trying a challenging level one more time and get the victory. On the other hand, the flow of freebies could be reduced to encourage players to purchase more premium items.
One of the most jaw-dropping innovations in 2023 was the game
Origins, a short detective story
created by Inworld AI. The player arrives on the scene and uses their own voice to talk with witnesses and gather clues. The wow factor is that the non-player characters (NPCs) use a combination of AI and voice synthesizers to respond to what the player actually says instead of using pre-recorded generic dialogue.
Origins marks a huge step for AI-powered gaming experiences.