Sony Patents Real-Time Game Difficulty Adjustment Technology

The new system gauges player expertise and adjusts game elements accordingly, potentially enhancing game accessibility and personalizing the gaming experience.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has patented a new technology that adjusts a game’s difficulty to the player’s skill level in real-time.
The technology, designed for PlayStation, is called 'Adaptive Difficulty Calibration For Skills-Based Activities In Virtual Environments' and uses algorithms to gauge the player’s expertise in a game.
The system adjusts game elements such as the speed of movement, delay or hesitation, character strength and the number of competitors based on the player's performance.
The technology continuously evolves its approach as a player hones their skills over time, and could potentially be applied across multiple titles.
While the patent suggests a significant advancement in video game difficulty and accessibility, it may be challenging to implement effectively without interfering with the game designer’s intention.