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PUBG Creator Brendan Greene Unveils 'Prologue' as First Step Toward Ambitious 3D Internet Vision

The survival game Prologue tests groundbreaking machine learning technology to enable the creation of massive, procedurally generated worlds for future projects.

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Overview

  • Prologue: Go Wayback! is a survival game where players navigate randomized, procedurally generated landscapes based on real-world terrain data.
  • The game serves as a testing ground for machine learning algorithms that will power Artemis, a long-term project described as an open-source '3D Internet.'
  • Prologue emphasizes self-directed exploration and survival mechanics, featuring challenging weather systems and permadeath gameplay.
  • PlayerUnknown Productions plans to release Prologue in early access this year, allowing players to provide feedback as the game evolves.
  • Brendan Greene envisions Artemis as a decentralized, player-driven online ecosystem, contrasting with corporate-controlled metaverse models.