Players in the Elite Dangerous community are actively discussing the integration of conversational AI copilots that interact with the game in real time. These AI systems, such as COVAS:NEXT and Elite Intel, read game journals and respond to in-game events, offering immersive commentary and gameplay assistance. The setups vary widely, including local and cloud-based large language models (LLMs), combined with speech-to-text and text-to-speech technologies. Some commanders are customizing AI personalities and adding plugins, reflecting a growing niche interest in enhancing exploration and immersion through AI companions.
- AI copilots interpret game data to provide real-time responses.
- Setups include both local and cloud LLMs with voice interaction.