Microsoft has developed an AI-generated version of Quake.

Microsoft has taken an important step towards the era of artificial intelligence in gaming by introducing a model called Muse AI, which has the capability to generate gameplay. Although it was initially considered a development project within Microsoft Research, it is now available for Copilot users to experience an AI-generated version of Quake II.

This technological demonstration is part of Microsoft's Copilot for Gaming initiative and allows players to try out a replica of the classic Quake II that can be played directly in a browser. However, the experience is quite basic, with vaguely defined enemies and limitations on interactions, and Microsoft has imposed a restricted time for its use.

During the original presentation of the Muse model, the performance was 10 frames per second (fps) and a resolution of 300 x 180. In this new demo, it has been improved to a playable speed of 640 x 360, although the experience remains limited and serves more as an indication of what might be possible in the future.

Microsoft continues to focus on Muse as a tool intended for game developers for prototyping. At its launch in February, research was also mentioned on how this artificial intelligence could revitalize classic games like Quake II and adapt them to modern hardware. Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, expressed that it would be feasible to envision a world where a model could learn from gameplay and video data to make classics accessible on any platform capable of supporting these models.

It seems that Microsoft is expanding Muse's training to cover more titles than just Bleeding Edge, suggesting that we might soon witness more short AI-powered interactive experiences in Copilot Labs. There is also work being done to turn Copilot into an assistant for gamers, capable of observing what you are playing and offering tips and guides. Part of this functionality will be available for Windows Insiders through Copilot Vision in the near future.