Can AI Make Your Game Better? - Design-Oriented Session from GDC 2025

Overview

Explore how AI enhances gaming experiences with Meta Horizon creators, featuring AI characters, generative worlds, and insights on audience preferences to help you create captivating games.

Syllabus

• Introduction to AI in Game Design
Overview of AI capabilities in gaming
Historical context and evolution of AI in games
• AI Characters in Games
Designing interactive AI characters
Behavioral modeling and decision-making systems
Case studies: Successful AI-driven characters in recent games
• Generative Worlds and Environments
Procedural content generation techniques
Balancing randomness with design intent
Tools and platforms for creating generative environments
• Understanding Audience Preferences with AI
Data analysis techniques for player behavior
Personalization and adaptive gaming experiences
Ethical considerations in data-driven game design
• Enhancing Gaming Experience with AI
AI-driven narratives and storytelling
Dynamic difficulty adjustment using AI
Multiplayer and cooperative AI dynamics
• Technical Implementation
AI tools and frameworks for game development
Integrating AI into existing game engines
Performance optimization and testing strategies
• Challenges and Future of AI in Gaming
Limitations and potential issues with current AI technologies
Future trends in AI-enhanced gaming
Workshop: Prototyping an AI feature for a game
• Conclusion
Recap of key learnings
Open discussion: The role of AI in the future of gaming
• Resources and Further Reading
Recommended books, articles, and courses
Community forums and networks for game developers interested in AI

Subjects

Programming