Anuttacon, an indie game developer founded by HoYoverse CEO Cai Haoyu, has just unveiled their debut title, *Whispers From The Star*, a narrative-driven sci-fi interactive experience. The excitement around this upcoming game has been amplified by the announcement of a Closed Beta Test, as shared by HoYoverse on Twitter (X) last week.
Anuttacon’s AI-Driven Sci-Fi Game Revealed
Set in a distant galaxy, *Whispers From The Star* introduces players to Stella, an astrophysics student who finds herself stranded on the alien planet Gaia after a crash landing. With only her communicator for company, Stella reaches out to players for guidance. As her guide, players will interact with her through text, voice, and video messages, shaping her journey and decisions.
The gameplay of *Whispers From The Star* centers around engaging in dynamic conversations with Stella. Anuttacon aims to revolutionize interactive storytelling by moving away from traditional dialogue trees and integrating AI-enhanced dialogue. This approach promises open-ended, fluid, and deeply personal interactions, as reported by Bleeding Cool News.
While the potential for highly personalized gameplay is thrilling, it has also raised some concerns. Discussions on platforms like Reddit highlight worries about the emotional impact of forming connections with AI characters and the broader implications for human actors, especially in light of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike's focus on AI in the industry.
Despite these concerns, Anuttacon is moving forward with a Closed Beta for *Whispers From The Star*, inviting select gamers in the United States to participate. Although an exact date and time for the beta test have not been confirmed, interested players can sign up on the developer’s website to secure their spot. It's important to note that this test is exclusively for "iPhone 12 or above" users; Android devices and iPads are not supported at this stage.
