CES 2025: Krafton reveals AI-powered Co-Playable Character built with Nvidia Ace

Krafton has showcased the Co-Playable Character (CPC) developed in collaboration with Nvidia ACE at CES 2025. The AI-powered character takes NPCs (non-playable characters) to a whole new level. Unlike the usual scripted, passive NPCs you’re used to, CPC is an AI-powered companion designed to break away from the typical static NPCs.

Built with Nvidia’s ACE technology and an on-device Small Language Model (SLM), these characters can interact and adapt to your gaming choices. The CPC analyses your in-game moves and adapts, engaging in real-time, dynamic conversations and interactions. This means a much more immersive, realistic gaming experience—no more awkward, repetitive dialogue loops. They also understand game scenarios and respond in real time, offering a human-like experience. 

Krafton’s plans to integrate CPC into its entire gaming lineup, including the highly anticipated inZOI. With Nvidia’s AI tech backing it, expect co-playable characters that bring a fresh twist to live games.