Will Wright, creator of The Sims, recently offered a deeper look into his new AI-powered life simulation game, Proxi, during a Twitch livestream with BreakthroughT1D. This innovative game, initially announced in 2018, is finally taking shape, with Gallium Studio providing ongoing development updates.
Proxi: A Personalized AI Life Sim
The livestream, part of BreakthroughT1D's Dev Diaries series, focused on the game's unique approach to interactive memories. Players input personal memories as text, which Proxi transforms into animated scenes. These scenes are customizable using in-game assets for enhanced realism. Each added memory ("mem") trains the game's AI and expands the player's "mind world," a navigable 3D environment.
This mind world populates with Proxies representing friends and family as more memories are added. Memories are arranged chronologically and linked to Proxies, reflecting the context and individuals involved. Remarkably, Proxies can even be exported to other game environments like Minecraft and Roblox.
Wright emphasized Proxi's focus on a deeply personal experience, stating, "I found myself getting continuously closer and closer to the player... the more I can make a game about you, the more you'll like it." This player-centric design is a core element of the game's appeal.
Proxi is now featured on Gallium Studio's website, with platform announcements forthcoming.
