It was expected to be a breakthrough in gaming technology when Square Enix announced that it would be testing machine learning algorithms to improve the gameplay of their latest release. Fans eagerly awaited the deployment of the algorithm that would learn from their gameplay patterns and offer suggestions to improve the gameplay experience.
However, things didn't go according to plan when the test was executed. Fans were disappointed with the results and took to social media to express their disappointment. Many felt that the algorithm failed to understand the nuances of their gameplay styles and offered suggestions that were either too obvious or simply wrong.
For example, a player who struggled with a particular boss fight was offered the suggestion to "use your weapon more effectively". Another player who was struggling with a platforming section was asked to "jump higher". Fans were expecting more nuanced suggestions that would help them overcome specific challenges they were facing.
Despite the disappointment, Square Enix is committed to improving the technology and promised to address the feedback from the fans. "We know that our fans have high expectations from us and we are determined to deliver on that promise. We will continue working on the machine learning algorithms to make it more effective and useful for our players," a spokesperson from Square Enix said.
This is not the first time that machine learning has failed to live up to expectations in the gaming industry. Companies like Ubisoft, EA, and Activision have all attempted similar experiments with mixed results. However, the potential benefits of machine learning in gaming are too great to ignore and companies are continuing to invest in it.
The use of machine learning in gaming has the potential to revolutionize the industry by offering personalized gameplay experiences for each player. It can learn from the way a player interacts with a game and offer suggestions that improve the experience.
The success of machine learning in other industries, such as healthcare, finance, and retail, is a testament to its potential in gaming. It's only a matter of time before it becomes a standard feature in most games.
Akash Mittal Tech Article
Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn