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Sony Patent Envisions AI 'Ghost' to Guide or Finish PlayStation Games

This is a patent with no announced product plans.

Overview

  • The international filing surfaced via a WIPO status publication this week, detailing an overlay character that demonstrates inputs or takes control to clear obstacles.
  • Sony describes training the system on playthroughs from many users and publicly available videos on platforms such as YouTube and Twitch.
  • Diagrams outline selectable modes including Story, Combat, Exploration, Full Game, and a separate Complete mode that advances progress automatically.
  • The patent contemplates prompts through natural-language queries and on-screen guidance that echo the approach of PS5 Game Help.
  • Coverage highlights potential accessibility benefits alongside concerns about challenge and data use, and emphasizes that a published patent does not confirm future implementation.