The company plans to use the funding to enhance its storytelling through emergent interactions with NPCs. Today's proprietary character engine allows NPCs to evolve over time, creating unique gameplay for each player. The company is also planning to leverage web3 and no-code technology to innovate the social sim genre, with no-code creator tools allowing players to build their own islands and in-game assets. Today will also use NFTs to deliver exclusive content and is set to mint its Ancient Seeds collection on April 9. The game's alpha version is expected to launch in early 2025.
Key takeaways:
- Today, a web3 social simulation game, has raised a $5 million seed funding round to further develop its generative AI-powered intelligent NPCs and no-code creator tools.
- The game allows players to take care of Resident NPCs’ needs and build a virtual island community, with NPCs using generative AI to mirror real world conversations.
- The company plans to use these emergent interactions with Residents to elevate its storytelling, with personalities that evolve over time.
- Today is also leveraging NFTs to deliver exclusive content to fans, with its Ancient Seeds collection set to be minted on April 9, unlocking exclusive in-game content.