Infinite game worlds

Built on

• Real-time 3D game enginesRecorded · 1996enables
• AI accelerator chipsRecorded · 2016requires
• Transformer architectureRecorded · 2017enables

Led to

• Anyone builds worldsRecorded · 2025enables
• Playable AI world modelsRecorded · 2026enables
• Games with no game engineForecast · ~2029enables
• Personal universesForecast · ~2030enables
• VR sports leaguesForecast · ~2053enables

Sources & evidence

• Additional source

Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.