Convai
last release2026
powered byConvai Character Engine
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the npc tool to test when you want characters that can talk, perceive, and live inside an actual scene
developer platform for building embodied conversational ai characters for games, xr, web, and virtual worlds. it is one of the most directly game-relevant tools missing from the catalog because it supports real-time npc dialogue, perception, animation, knowledge, and engine integration rather than generic character chat.
supports real-time voice and text interaction with multimodal perceptionofficial docs cover Playground, no-code experiences, plugins, integrations, and API referenceintegrates with Unity, Unreal Engine, web, PlayCanvas, Three.js, XR, and avatar systemscharacter setup includes voice, knowledge, traits, appearance, and behavior customization
key features
supports real-time voice and text interaction with multimodal perceptionofficial docs cover Playground, no-code experiences, plugins, integrations, and API referenceintegrates with Unity, Unreal Engine, web, PlayCanvas, Three.js, XR, and avatar systemscharacter setup includes voice, knowledge, traits, appearance, and behavior customization
spec & usage
official docs were current as of 2026 discovery
hosted platform with engine plugins and APIs rather than a local open-source model
best fit for NPCs, virtual characters, xr demos, training worlds, and interactive installations
limitations
production-quality characters still need authored knowledge, guardrails, animation setup, and engine integration
less relevant for purely static asset generation
scope:
languageaudiotoolvoice3dagentapicloudbusinesschatbot
launch2021
last release2026