Krafton’s AI lead, Lee Kang-wook, has detailed their proprietary 'CPC' AI technology and announced its release window.

Speaking at the GeForce Gamer Festival - Seoul on the 30th, Lee Kang-wook explained the Co-Playable Character (CPC) project. Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, these NPCs leverage NVIDIA ACE technology and are slated to be applied to future Krafton titles.

Krafton first teased the 'PUBG Ally' CPC at Computex earlier this year. These AI characters can hold conversations with players, mimic human behavior, and provide tactical advice or pathing suggestions. For instance, players can request items like medkits, and the AI can even point out enemy positions.

CPC is specialized for conversation and utilizes on-device technology to run locally on the user's PC rather than relying on cloud servers. Lee Kang-wook noted, "We worked hard to implement this on-device technology," adding that it was made possible thanks to NVIDIA's technical collaboration.

The release schedule was also revealed, with the feature expected to be added via PUBG Arcade in early 2026. Lee Kang-wook cautioned, "Users looking to utilize PUBG Ally may require a high-end graphics card," and expressed his gratitude for NVIDIA's ongoing cooperation.