In the catalog since Aug 19, 2026
Artificial Agency
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Behavior engine for games from Artificial Agency: NPCs and game systems decide what to do during play, without a script for every situation. The team is from Google DeepMind, and the engine is still in alpha for studios.
Facts
- It emerged from stealth with $16 million in funding on Jul 18, 2024 (GlobeNewswire).
- The alpha launch of the behavior engine for selected studios took place on Jul 10, 2025 (GlobeNewswire, GamesBeat).
- The company was founded in Edmonton, Canada in 2023 by Google DeepMind alumni; investors include Radical Ventures and Toyota Ventures (BetaKit, The Globe and Mail).
- Claimed mechanics: models connect to game systems and make decisions at runtime, without training for a specific game (artificial.agency, Aug 19, 2026).
The full card is in the works: the "worth it or not" verdict, pricing and a comparison with neighbors will appear as it moves through the card factory.