Playable Worlds Employs AI-Powered Character Generation Tool To ‘Deliver Magic Faster’

Raph Koster has EverQuest producer Jeff Butler’s Avalon metaverse.

Popul8 automates end-to-end character creation and can generate diverse characters from a single template, create 3D meshes from 2D art in minutes, streamline animation, optimizes memory usage and rendering, and comes with its own in-game character creator.

“Launched last year, Didimo’s Popul8 is a patented, AI-powered platform that automates and accelerates game production by enabling game developers and artists to quickly generate, edit, manage, and load thousands of specifically unique, diverse characters, into a game that matches its distinct style in minutes,” reads the official press release.

“For developers, this means a more efficient, less costly character creation process that saves artists time so they can focus on creating characters. For players, the ability to populate game environments with a plethora of distinct characters results in more robust and immersive gameplay experiences.”

It’s like procedural generation, but for characters instead of worlds. Koster says that the platform will help Playable Worlds’ character artists “deliver their magic faster” and allow players to “create the full range of unique virtual identities a modern MMO requires.” The company also dropped its “metaverse” tag in favor of “multiverse” as fans may have noticed above.