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Microsoft's New AI-Generated Version of 'Quake 2' Now Playable Online - Slashdot

Apr 06, 2025 - games.slashdot.org
Microsoft has developed an AI-generated real-time rendition of _Quake II_ gameplay, accessible on the web, where every frame is created by an AI world model responding to player inputs in real-time. This project, available at Copilot.Microsoft.com, allows players to interact with the game environment through keyboard or controller actions, essentially playing inside the AI model. The AI was trained using Microsoft's "Muse" videogame world models, with data collected over just a week, a significant reduction from the original model's seven-year training period. While the AI can simulate various gameplay elements like movement and combat, it has limitations, such as forgetting objects out of view for more than 0.9 seconds, leading to unique gameplay quirks like teleportation and enemy spawning.

This initiative is part of Microsoft's exploration into using machine learning for game preservation and portability, as noted by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. The AI's ability to learn and simulate games without the original engine opens new possibilities for game preservation and platform portability. Microsoft is also expanding its AI efforts beyond _Quake II_, with plans to introduce more interactive AI game experiences in Copilot Labs. Additionally, Microsoft is developing Copilot into a gaming coach, offering tips and guides based on gameplay, with some features soon available to Windows Insiders through Copilot Vision.

Key takeaways:

  • Microsoft has developed a real-time AI-generated version of Quake II gameplay, which is playable on the web and responds to player inputs in real-time.
  • The AI model, named Muse, allows players to interact with the game world through keyboard/controller actions, but it is not intended to fully replicate the original Quake II experience.
  • The model was trained on just over a week of data, significantly less than the seven years required for the original model, highlighting advancements in AI training efficiency.
  • Microsoft is exploring the potential of AI in game preservation and portability, with future plans to integrate AI as a coach for games, providing tips and guides to players.
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