Will Wright, creator of The Sims, recently offered a deeper look into his new AI life simulation game, Proxi, during a Twitch livestream with BreakthroughT1D. This innovative game, first hinted at in 2018, is finally gaining momentum. The livestream provided substantial new details about Proxi's unique mechanics and personal focus.
A Deep Dive into Interactive Memories
Developed by Gallium Studio, Proxi is described as an "AI life sim built from your memories." Players input personal memories in paragraph form, which the game then transforms into animated scenes. These scenes are customizable, allowing players to refine the visual representation of their memories using in-game assets. Each added memory, termed a "mem," trains the game's AI and populates the player's "mind world," a navigable 3D environment composed of hexagons.
This mind world expands with each new mem, becoming increasingly populated with Proxies—representations of the player's friends and family. Memories are arranged chronologically and linked to Proxies to reflect the context and individuals involved. Remarkably, Proxies can even be exported to other game worlds, such as Minecraft and Roblox.
Wright emphasized Proxi's goal of creating "magical connections with memories, bringing them to life." He highlighted the game's intensely personal nature, 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 featured on Gallium Studio's website, with platform announcements forthcoming.
