The AI-based social simulation game, TODAY, has made waves in the gaming industry with its recent $5 million seed funding round. Co-led by Sfermion and Big Brain, the investment round saw contributions from a diverse group of investors, including GSR, Collab+Currency, and Lingfeng Innovation Fund.
What sets TODAY apart from other games is its focus on ‘Realistic NPCs’ – non-playable characters with complex needs and personalities that players must interact with. This advanced AI technology aims to make each interaction within the game feel as unpredictable and immersive as real-world conversations.
Michael O’Connor, Co-founder of TODAY, expressed the game’s ambition to redefine player expectations through its realistic NPC interactions. The game prioritizes storytelling, with an Oscar-winning creative director and industry veterans from Nintendo, SEGA, Epic Games, and Unity on board to create a personalized narrative experience for each player.
The funding will be used to further develop TODAY’s proprietary character engine, enhance its no-code creator tools, and leverage AI technology to offer players unparalleled creative freedom. Industry experts are optimistic about TODAY’s potential to revolutionize gaming with its innovative use of AI, user-generated content, and cryptocurrency.
As TODAY prepares for its alpha launch in early 2025, gaming enthusiasts can look forward to periodic play tests via Discord. With its cutting-edge technology and immersive storytelling, TODAY is poised to make a significant impact in the evolving gaming landscape.
