Latitude launches Voyage AI RPG creation platform

Imagine a role-playing game where every conversation is unique and no two adventures are ever the same. Latitude, the creator behind the pioneering AI Dungeon, has unveiled its next evolution: the Voyage AI RPG creation platform. This new system empowers players to become game designers, using generative AI to build entire worlds from their imagination. Users can describe settings, craft quests, and define villains, with the AI handling the complex coding to bring these visions to life. The result is a deeply personalized, text-based adventure where every interaction is unscripted and driven by player choice.

For gamers, Voyage offers a spectrum of experiences, from lighthearted stories to intense challenges. Players read the narrative, optionally with audio narration, and type their character’s actions. The core innovation lies in its dynamic NPC interactions. Unlike traditional games with limited dialogue trees, here you can attempt anything. Facing a goblin, you might choose to fight, negotiate, or even become its therapist. The AI then narrates the outcome, leading to unpredictable and often humorous scenarios, like a captive troll confessing his marital problems.

Character advancement mirrors the feel of tabletop RPGs, blending skill checks with an element of chance. Players unlock special abilities by completing objectives, with many powers inspired by classic systems like Dungeons & Dragons. A built-in chatbot can offer hints or help players skip ahead if they feel stuck, ensuring the story always moves forward.

The magic behind Voyage is Latitude’s proprietary World Engine, a five-year development project. This system coordinates multiple AI models to narrate actions, manage game logic, and crucially, maintain persistent world memory. Non-player characters remember past encounters, so betraying an ally could create a lasting rival. This creates a sense of continuity rarely seen in AI-driven experiences. “Characters have their own personality and backstory, reacting to you in ways that feel real,” explained Latitude CEO Nick Walton. “That’s really part of the engine’s magic.”

Voyage builds upon the foundation of AI Dungeon, which first demonstrated the potential of unscripted gaming narratives to millions. “Voyage takes that core concept and expands it dramatically,” Walton noted. “It evolves from a single AI model into a full-blown world with deterministic systems, challenges, and progression, solving problems the earlier platform couldn’t fully address.”

Currently in an expanded beta, the platform has already seen testers interact with over 160,000 unique AI characters. The average player has made nearly 3,000 distinct choices, highlighting the system’s depth. Latitude also announced a partnership with Google’s AI Futures Fund, integrating models like Gemini Flash for images and Gemma for text. The company has bolstered its leadership with former Roblox executive Craig Donato joining as an investor and board member, alongside backing from firms like Album VC and Griffin Gaming Partners.

While Voyage is free to play, subscription tiers priced at $15, $30, and $50 are planned. These will offer advanced AI features and remove limits on player actions. The platform is designed for a broad audience but includes experiences with mature content, comparable to titles on digital storefronts like Steam. Latitude has implemented safety measures and parental controls to help users manage their experience. An open beta is scheduled for release later this year.