PlayStation Files Patent For AI Assist Feature That Can be Used When Players Get Stuck in Games

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Sony has filed a patent suggesting they’re working on using artificial intelligence to help players who get stuck in games. This AI, described as an “AI Generated Ghost Player” in the filing, would essentially act as an assistant. The patent documents include detailed diagrams explaining how this system would function.

This patent details a system that helps players in games using an AI-controlled “ghost character.” The AI learns by watching gameplay footage and understands different game situations and player options. When a player gets stuck, they can activate this “ghost” to see how to overcome the challenge, essentially receiving assistance from an AI showing them the best course of action.

Players will be able to customize how much help this in-game ‘ghost’ character provides. Options will range from simple hints to detailed walkthroughs. The ghost can offer advice, show complex button combinations, and even suggest different ways to play. Players can ask for help using everyday language, making the assistance feel natural and intuitive.

Sony described a common approach where players follow a character – often a visual representation of a previous player – to learn how to play. However, this method forces players to watch everything the character does, including actions that aren’t helpful for their current situation.

This approach isn’t helpful for giving a player immediate help when they’re stuck in a game. The character doesn’t know what the player is currently doing or what’s happening in their game, so it can’t offer relevant assistance.

This AI guide sounds good in theory, but it’s unclear how it would actually work with today’s gaming consoles. The standard PS5 lacks the necessary internal components, like a dedicated AI processor, to handle this type of technology. The upcoming PS5 Pro, however, will have some AI features and the ability to process things like PSSR.

This patent could be a preview of future PlayStation features. Sony is probably working on adding dedicated AI hardware to its next consoles, and a feature that helps players overcome challenging game sections would be a strong selling point. However, it’s also possible Sony is just exploring this idea as part of the patent process, without immediate plans to implement it.

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2026-01-06 18:41