In a new blog post on Wednesday, Microsoft’s research department debuted a new generative AI model called Muse that it describes as a “breakthrough” for gameplay ideation.

Microsoft Research has created Muse, a first-of-its-kind generative AI model that can generate a game environment based on visuals or players’ controller actions. It understands a 3D game world and game physics and can react to how players interact with a game.

Microsoft Research has unveiled Muse, a new AI model capable of generating video game visuals and controller actions. Microsoft's Game Intelligence and Teachable AI Experiences teams worked with Xbox Games Studios' Ninja Theory to develop Muse.