A patent application from Sony proposes allowing game bosses to adjust their behavior based on the player's combat style. The scheme involves recording the moves, weapons, and dodge performance used by the player, then changing how the boss responds. The application was filed on March 31, 2025, and published on October 1, 2026.
As envisioned in the application, when players engage with bosses or other non-player characters, the system can record the types, frequency, and timing of special moves, taking into account weapons, consumables, movement styles, as well as the frequency and success rate of dodges, blocks, and parries. Damage dealt, damage taken, win/loss outcomes, and retry counts are also considered.
The system can also track the boss's own attack patterns, health changes, and whether its moves are dodged or countered by the player, adjusting the character's movement, dialogue, combat strategies, and social interactions accordingly. Other scenarios listed in the application include: characters choosing to flee, fight, or negotiate based on the player's aggression or reputation in the game world, as well as defeated enemies being replaced by reinforcements.
These details remain technical concepts within a patent application. Current information does not indicate which game has confirmed adoption of this scheme, nor does it provide any related development plans or release dates.