Google's AI Enlisted for Dragon Quest X

AI-Powered Chatty Slimey Debuts in Dragon Quest X with Google's Gemini AI Integration

Square Enix has partnered with Google to integrate Gemini AI into Dragon Quest X, a Japan-only MMORPG, to introduce Chatty Slimey, an AI-powered companion. This collaboration aims to create a chatty Slime character that offers players guidance and information as they progress through the game. Takashi Anzai of Square Enix explains that the AI automatically generates Slimey's voice when a player initiates a conversation. The AI also analyzes on-screen information to react to in-game achievements, such as defeating powerful enemies. Square Enix has not yet detailed any limitations to Chatty Slimey's responses. A beta test for the feature is now underway. Originally launched in 2012 for the Wii, Dragon Quest X continues to receive updates as of 2026. Square Enix's interest in AI implementation positions Dragon Quest X as an experiment in utilizing AI character voices to enhance game interactions, a technique previously explored in games like Fortnite and Where Winds Meet. As of now, there has been no announcement regarding the release of Dragon Quest X outside of Japan.

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