KRAFTON unveils Co-Playable Characters as next-gen AI gaming companions
Summary
KRAFTON introduces Co-Playable Character (CPC) technology with NVIDIA ACE at CES 2025
CPCs enable human-like interaction and cooperation beyond traditional NPCs
Technology planned for PUBG IP franchise and inZOI integration
"CES 2025 marks a significant milestone for KRAFTON as we work to unveil AI technology that will revolutionize the gaming industry" - CH Kim, CEO
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Technology foundation
CPC powered by on-device Small Language Model (SLM) for gaming
Built using NVIDIA ACE technology framework
Enables AI companions to understand and respond to game situations naturally
Represents evolution from static NPCs to interactive AI partners
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Strategic implementation
Rollout planned across KRAFTON's gaming portfolio including PUBG IP
inZOI life simulation game targeted for CPC integration
Focus on transforming user experience through AI-powered innovation
"KRAFTON is unlocking co-playable characters for new, unique experiences" - Keita Iida, VP Developer Relations at NVIDIA
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Company AI capabilities
Deep Learning Division established in 2022
Core technologies span LM/NLP, 3D Vision & Animation, Voice Synthesis, Reinforcement Learning
Research validated through papers at NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR conferences
Positions KRAFTON as AI-first game developer
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Industry implications
Sets precedent for AI companion integration in live games
Potential competitive advantage in user engagement and retention
Opens new monetization opportunities through personalized AI experiences
May accelerate industry-wide adoption of conversational AI in gaming
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South Korea
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