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Learning Enemy Looks Absolutely Terrifying
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Arc Raiders features enemies like the Leaper that utilize machine learning to adapt their behavior through rewards and recognition, allowing them to overcome challenges such as losing a leg.
- The game's upcoming update, Frozen Trail, introduces a new machine-learning enemy called the Bully, characterized by relentless pursuit and stocky build, designed to create dynamic combat moments.
- Embark Studios views machine learning as an emerging technology that is still experimental, with challenges in controlling enemy behavior, but aims to use it to create unique and archetypal enemy roles.
- Machine-learning enemies in Arc Raiders are physics-driven and benefit from having legs, enabling them to adapt to terrain and player interactions in innovative ways, enhancing gameplay dynamics.
- The Frozen Trail update will be available for free on October 8 for PS5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, expanding the game's roster of intelligent, adaptive enemies.
