There are interesting details about a new Sony patent called “PlayStation Assist”: the assistant is supposed to be based on artificial intelligence (AI). Can the PlayStation 5 already assist you with a voice assistant? Or is it not yet available for the PS5 and we have to wait longer for this future?
This patent is about: Throughout the year, Sony has revealed some details about the next-gen PlayStation – such as the hardware of the PS5. You can learn more about it here: PlayStation 5 – Everything we know about Sony’s upcoming PS5
However, it seems that Sony has other ideas for the PS5 that have not yet been discussed. Recently, the company filed a patent for an AI-driven voice assistant.
What is behind the new patent? The patent refers to a feature called PlayStation Assist. The concept is described as a voice assistant powered by artificial intelligence.
This means a player could ask a question about something in a game. The AI would then process this request and dynamically respond with relevant information.
For example, a player might ask where the next health pack is located that replenishes health. This pack would then be marked in-game by the assistant.
Will the patent already be implemented in the PS5? That is not certain, but quite possible. Especially since the PS5 will have a lifecycle that extends over several years. Who knows what advancements technology will make in the coming years.
However, a patent is no guarantee that the technology or feature will actually be realized. And even if it is, it could be implemented years later.
Initially, the patent just shows that Sony is currently thinking about such voice-controlled and AI-supported assistants and may already be working on them.
On the other hand, the name PlayStation Assist directly references Sony’s consoles – a connection to the next-gen PlayStation seems likely in this context – especially with the expected release of Sony’s PlayStation 5 in fall 2020.
The concept would fit well with VR games, but would also generally be a huge plus for the accessibility of games. And it would likely market very well: after all, an “AI assistant” stands for a future straight out of a science fiction movie or a sci-fi game. Just like in Destiny 2, the Ghost is a kind of “AI-supported assistant.”
Where does the information come from? The information comes from Daniel Ahmad, a Senior Analyst at Niko Partners. This company specializes in market research, analysis, and consulting within the gaming industry – especially in the Asian market.
The patent is also publicly available (via Patentscope).
What do you think of such a feature for the PS5? Let us know in the comments.
