Nvidia AI NPCs to debut in a mech fighting game next year [Video]

What just happened? After AI’s massive success in boosting framerates, it’s now getting ready for the next big thing in gaming – powering conversations. Nvidia is preparing to roll out a new artificial intelligence system called ACE that will allow players to interact with NPCs using plain speech.

The first title set to feature ACE is Mecha Break, an upcoming online mech battle game releasing on the PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 in 2025. The game will let players pick from different classes of mechs, such as assault, melee, and sniper, to duke it out in battles that take place on both land and in the air.

The real innovation is ACE, which will power an AI-controlled NPC that can engage in back-and-forth conversations by understanding your voice commands. Nvidia says ACE can “see” you and identify objects …