2021's Halo Infinite received praise from the press and players alike for its multiplayer bots. In this episode, I explain how they work, and why they play the game much more like human players. The secret to their success is less about groundbreaking AI technology, and more about smart game design.

Chapters
[00:00] Intro
[01:03] The Design Challenge
[03:32] How Does It Work?
[06:58] Playing Like Humans
[12:38] Building Combat Confidence
[15:35] Playing the Objective
[17:29] Finishing Touches
[20:57] Closing
[22:15] Credits

You can also read (and cite) this episode from our written version:
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Music in this episode is the following tracks taken from the Halo Infinite Soundtrack:
- The Road
- Legacy of Generations
- What is a Spartan
- What Makes Us Human
- Heroes. Legends. Immortal
- Zeta Halo

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This episode is derived from the following sources:

Thinking Like Players: How 'Halo Infinite's' Multiplayer Bots Make Decisions
Brie Chin-Deyerle, GDC 2022
https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1028055...

Deconstructing the Combat Dance: Designing Multiplayer Bots for 'Halo Infinite'
Sara Stern, GDC 2022
https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1028054...

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