KRAFTON and NVIDIA collaborated to unveil an agentic framework at CES 2025, which combines development expertise with AI technology. The CPC framework enables AI companions to interact with gamers, transforming the industry of gaming. KRAFTON intends to expand CPC technology throughout its gaming portfolio, including inZOI, to improve user experience.
KRAFTON, in collaboration with NVIDIA, announced an agentic framework at CES 2025, the world’s largest IT trade show in Las Vegas. KRAFTON has collaborated with NVIDIA to create a CO-PLAYABLE CHARACTER (CPC), an AI companion that interacts with players. This unique technique employs an on-device Small Language Model (SLM) created with NVIDIA ACE technology. CPCs are designed to comprehend and respond to game situations in a human-like manner, which will benefit the gaming industry’s future.
KRAFTON intends to improve the user experience by adding CPC technology into its gaming portfolio, which includes inZOI.
CH Kim, CEO of KRAFTON, said, “CES 2025 marks a significant milestone for KRAFTON as we work to unveil AI technology that will revolutionize the gaming industry.” He continued, “We plan to closely collaborate with NVIDIA to drive the transformation of the user experience with AI-powered innovation built with NVIDIA ACE, such as CPC, that’s poised to redefine the future of gaming.”
Keita Iida, Vice President, Developer Relations at NVIDIA, said, “AI is transforming the way games are created and played. By bringing our innovative AI technology, such as NVIDIA ACE, to a range of their live games, KRAFTON is unlocking co-playable characters for new, unique experiences.”