Level up with AI NPCs
Elevate NPCs beyond simple dialogue trees with artificial intelligence that transforms how players interact with characters. The Inworld Character Engine powers unscripted dialogue, emotionally rich performances, and contextual awareness to deliver NPCs that adapt to players’ actions – and drive measurable improvements in engagement.
Enhance core game loops
- Responsive gameplay: With Inworld, NPCs transform into core game mechanics. How players interact with characters can determine whether they progress in the game and unlock the next level.
- Player-centric narrative: Cast players as co-creators by adding NPCs who can customize the narrative in real-time with each playthrough. Unlock meaningful choices, unique consequences, branching paths, and infinite replayability.
- Dynamic worlds: Create games where players’ actions transform the world around them. Let players decide whether to make an NPC their best friend – or mortal enemy. Trigger cascading consequences that influence in-game social dynamics or uncover new quests and storylines.
Increase player engagement
- Improve game stickiness: Boost player retention with dynamic AI NPCs that have an amusing comeback to everything a player says – and also enable addictive game loops and exciting new game dynamics.
- Increase playtime: Keep players engaged longer with dynamic dialogue, relationships that evolve, and unforgettable adventures with distinctive NPCs. Keep players craving more by making AI NPCs a central component of your game dynamics.
Satisfy player desires
We surveyed 1,000 gamers to understand what they want from their favorite games. NPCs matter to gamers – but they're frustrated by repetitive dialogue and static interactions.
- 99% of gamers think AI NPCs improve gameplay
- 81% would pay more for games with AI NPCs
A Character Engine purpose-built for gaming
- 4th wall feature keeps NPCs in character
- Goals and actions allow you to drive NPC behavior
- Configurable safety for every game rating
- Native integrations with Unity and Unreal Engine
- Works with any character design
The ROI of AI characters
- Increase Day 1 retention with guides, companions, and characters to welcome players
- Add DLCs, upgrades, and expansions to drive ARPU
- Reduce dev crunch with an AI collaborator around the writer's table