Social sim ‘Today’ closes seed round to build Animal Crossings-like with AI NPCs and no-code building
The project uses generative AI to power conversational non-player characters in a bespoke island metaverse
Today, a web3 firm creating a gaming experience also called “Today,” has raised $5 million in seed funding to build its ambitious Animal Crossings-like “social sim” featuring tradeable digital assets and non-player characters (NPCs) powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI).
The basic premise of Today revolves around the sim’s digital real estate. Players use “seeds” of varying rarity to create their own island environment to explore. Depending on the rarity of the seed, the island will have different features, characters, and objects to explore.
The game is set to launch in early 2025, but a steady stream of work-in-progress videos shows off a gaming world reminiscent of the so-called “cozy games” genre. This includes titles such as Animal Crossings, Stardew Valley, and Sun Haven which are notable for providing a simulated social experience.
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