Anuttacon, a new indie game developer and publisher founded by HoYoverse CEO Cai Haoyu, has just unveiled their debut title, Whispers From The Star, an AI-driven sci-fi game that promises a unique narrative experience. The announcement, made via a recent Twitter (X) post by HoYoverse, also revealed plans for an upcoming Closed-Beta Test.
Whispers From The Star Closed Beta Coming Soon
Anuttacon’s AI-Driven Sci-Fi Game Revealed
In a universe not so far away, Whispers From The Star introduces players to Stella, an astrophysics university student who finds herself stranded on the alien planet Gaia after a crash landing. With only her communicator as her lifeline, Stella reaches out to the player for guidance. As her guide, you'll navigate her through her predicament using text, voice, and video messages.
The core gameplay of Whispers From The Star revolves around engaging in real conversations with Stella. According to Anuttacon's developers, as reported by Bleeding Cool News, the game aims to revolutionize interactive storytelling by moving beyond conventional dialogue trees. It employs AI-enhanced dialogue to foster open-ended conversations that feel natural, personal, and deeply immersive.
While the promise of personalized gameplay has sparked excitement, the game's reliance on AI-driven interactions has also raised concerns within the community, particularly on platforms like Reddit. Discussions have centered around the emotional implications of AI relationships and the potential for AI to replace human actors, a topic that's especially sensitive amidst the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike focusing on AI's role in the industry.
Despite these concerns, Anuttacon is moving forward with a Closed Beta for Whispers From The Star, targeting select gamers in the United States. While specific dates and times for the beta test remain undisclosed, interested players can sign up on the developer's website to reserve their spot. It's worth noting that this test is exclusively available to users with "iPhone 12 or above," with no support currently offered for Android devices or iPads.
