Proxi, The Sims Creator's New Game, Has More Details Revealed

Will Wright, creator of The Sims, recently offered a deeper look into his new AI-powered life simulation game, Proxi, during a Twitch livestream with BreakthroughT1D. This innovative title, initially announced in 2018, is finally gaining momentum after a teaser trailer last month.

BreakthroughT1D, a leading organization dedicated to Type 1 diabetes research, uses its Twitch channel to partner with the gaming community for fundraising. Their "Dev Diaries" series features interviews with game developers, and Wright's appearance provided valuable insights into Proxi.

Proxi is described as an "AI life sim built from your memories." Players input personal memories as text, which the game then transforms into animated scenes. These scenes are customizable using in-game assets for enhanced realism. Each memory ("mem") contributes to the game's AI learning process, populating the player's "mind world"—a 3D environment where memories are represented as explorable hexagons.

This "mind world" expands with the addition of Proxies—digital representations of friends and family—allowing for intricate connections between memories and individuals. Remarkably, these Proxies are exportable to other game worlds, including Minecraft and Roblox.

Wright emphasized Proxi's focus on personalized experiences, stating that the game's design aims to create "magical connections with memories and bring them to life." He humorously noted his belief that "no game designer has ever gone wrong by overestimating the narcissism of their players," highlighting the game's deeply personal nature.

Proxi is now featured on Gallium Studio's website, with platform announcements forthcoming.