Will Wright, the visionary behind The Sims, recently took to Twitch to share deeper insights into Proxi, his new AI-powered life simulation game developed by Gallium Studio. This innovative title, first hinted at in 2018, focuses on the power of personal memories and promises a uniquely intimate gaming experience. Let's delve into the latest revelations.
A Game Forged From Your Memories
Wright's Twitch appearance, part of BreakthroughT1D's Dev Diaries series (a fundraising initiative for Type 1 diabetes research), provided a fascinating glimpse into Proxi's core mechanics. The game allows players to input their personal memories as text, which are then transformed into animated scenes within the game. Players can customize these scenes using in-game assets to create highly personalized representations of their recollections.
Each memory, referred to as a "mem," enhances the game's AI, populating the player's "mind world"—a navigable 3D environment of hexagons. As the mind world expands, so too does its population of Proxies, representing friends and family. Memories can be arranged chronologically and linked to specific Proxies, creating a rich tapestry of personal history. Remarkably, these Proxies can even be exported to other game worlds, including Minecraft and Roblox!
The overarching goal is to create "magical connections with memories, bringing them to life." Wright emphasizes 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."
Proxi is now showcased on Gallium Studio's official website, with platform announcements expected soon.