Israeli startup Decart has unveiled Oasis—the world’s first video game entirely generated by AI, challenging traditional game development paradigms.
The AI Gaming Revolution
Oasis isn’t just another video game. It’s a technological marvel that dynamically creates a Minecraft-like world in real-time using a large language model instead of a conventional game engine.
How It Works
- Real-time world generation
- Adaptive gameplay based on player interactions
- Continuous environment rendering
- Unique experience in every gaming session
Behind the Technology
Decart developed Oasis through a strategic collaboration with hardware startup Etched, backed by $21 million in funding from Sequoia and Oren Zeev. The game represents a significant milestone in AI-driven game development.
Gameplay Experience: Unpredictable and Fascinating
Players exploring Oasis will encounter:
- Dynamically generated 3D landscapes
- Unexpected, sometimes surreal game elements
- Interactive environments that evolve with player actions
Technical Challenges and Potential
While revolutionary, Oasis currently faces limitations:
- Approximately 20 frames per second rendering
- Inconsistent object permanence
- Potentially unpredictable game mechanics
The Future of AI Gaming
Etched is developing specialized Soo chips to enhance Oasis’s performance, promising more stable and sophisticated AI-generated gaming experiences in the future.
Why This Matters
Oasis isn’t just a game—it’s a glimpse into a future where artificial intelligence can create entire interactive worlds dynamically, challenging our understanding of game design and digital creativity.
Released on October 31, 2024, as a free-to-play demonstration, Oasis invites gamers and tech enthusiasts to experience the first wave of truly AI-generated interactive entertainment.
The game is available now. Are you ready to explore an infinitely generated world?