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Non-player characters (NPCs) are becoming markedly more intelligent and responsive thanks to AI. Major titles like The Elder Scrolls and Red Dead Redemption are already leveraging AI to inform NPC behavior—enabling characters to react dynamically to player actions, exhibit nuanced emotions, and provide personalized interactions. This results in more immersive and believable worlds, enhancing player engagement without the need for painstaking scripting.