Runway Characters
last releaseMay 4, 2026
powered byGen-4.5
goblin vibe check:
the move if your npc needs a face and a voice before you have a real character pipeline
real-time video agent api for building conversational characters from a single image. useful for interactive npcs, live brand mascots, training characters, and avatar-driven support experiences.
speed
1.75s
turn
cost
$0.20
per min
World consistency across camera anglesMotion Brush and advanced camera controlsMulti-stage inpainting for shot repairAdobe-friendly production workflow
key features
World consistency across camera anglesMotion Brush and advanced camera controlsMulti-stage inpainting for shot repairAdobe-friendly production workflowbuilds conversational characters from a single image with zero fine-tuningsupports voice, personality, knowledge, and actions
spec & usage
Gen-4.5 leads major text-to-video rankings and is tuned for professional commercials and branded storytelling
Higher tiers can queue or process 10 or more clips in parallel for studio workflows
Starter pricing begins around $15 per month, Pro around $35, and unlimited relaxed generation around $95
launched March 9, 2026 via the Runway API
official engineering post reports 24 fps output and about 1.75 second server-side turn-around
web app guidance lists production api conversations up to 30 minutes
limitations
Credit-heavy workflows get expensive fast on lower plans
Optimized for neutral commercial output more than surreal or highly stylized experimentation
custom integrations require api usage for the full feature set
web app testing mode is shorter than production api sessions
scope:
visualtoolvideovoiceagentapicloudpaidreal-timedesign
launchMarch 9, 2026
last releaseMay 4, 2026