Anuttacon, a new indie game developer founded by HoYoverse CEO Cai Haoyu, has just unveiled its debut title, Whispers From The Star. This narrative-driven sci-fi interactive experience promises to revolutionize gaming with its AI-driven gameplay. Alongside the reveal, HoYoverse announced on Twitter (X) last week that a closed beta test is on the horizon.
Whispers From The Star Closed Beta Coming Soon
In Whispers From The Star, players are introduced to Stella, a university student studying astrophysics. Following a crash landing on the alien planet Gaia, Stella finds herself isolated, relying solely on her communicator to reach out for help. Players step in as her guide, communicating with Stella through text, voice, and video messages to help her navigate her predicament.
The core of the gameplay is centered around engaging in real conversations with Stella. According to the developers, as reported by Bleeding Cool News, the game aims to reimagine interactive storytelling by moving away from conventional dialogue trees. Instead, it leverages AI-enhanced dialogue to facilitate open-ended conversations that are fluid, personal, and deeply immersive.
While the prospect of personalized gameplay has sparked excitement, the AI-driven interactions have also raised concerns among the gaming community, particularly on platforms like Reddit. Discussions range from the emotional impact of forming relationships with AI characters to the potential displacement of human actors, a topic that has gained traction during the SAG-AFTRA strike's focus on AI's role in the entertainment industry.
Despite these concerns, Anuttacon is moving forward with a Closed Beta for Whispers From The Star, targeting select gamers in the United States. While an exact date and time for the beta test have not been set, interested players can sign up on the developer's website to secure their spot. It's important to note that this test is exclusively available for users with an "iPhone 12 or above," with no support currently for Android devices or iPads.
