Matthew Jack

CEO and lead architect of @KytheraAI in Edinburgh. Ex-Crytekker, co-founded RCC++, runner, traveller. All about bringing virtual worlds to life. He/him.

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

We only went 2.0 after 10 years, but our NPC AI middleware now really deserves it!
Rebuilt from the ground up for clean UE5 integration, modularity, customizability and extensibility. Whether you've used Kythera before or not, I think you'll be impressed. #gamedev #ai

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

🎉 Kythera 2.0 is here! Purpose-built for #AAA dev and shaped by years of collaboration, 2.0 maximizes extensibility and simplifies use—giving you the tools to bring ambitious worlds and innovative #gameplay to life.
Learn more on our new look homepage! https://t.co/1VcF4URjc5

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

Endless lines of code shouldn't be the only way to create smart #NPCs. But #AIdevs are stuck churning out code instead of crafting behaviors that truly bring games to life. Find out how to start building a smarter way to #developgames with CDF. https://t.co/BGGAW30iM2

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

So awesome!😃
A much-needed event for video game AI in Europe, organised in a thoughtful manner by great people.
It's been over a decade since AIGameDev and https://t.co/cSALdbbOLP and I'm thrilled we have something new for #gameai #gamedev

[AI and Games Conference 2025 @GameAIEvents]

Announcing the AI and Games Conference 2024.

Bringing together the leading experts in AI for the video games industry.

- November 8th 2024, hosted @GoldsmithsUoL
- Two tracks of talks on AI in game development.

Early bird tickets on sale now at:
https://t.co/CB1G66vU1e

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

@aphrael So awesome :D

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

Excited to be heading to Cologne for @gamescom  21st - 25th!
Ping me to meet and talk #gamesAI in #UE5 or #Unity, or to eval our NPC AI toolset that gives you a decade of development by experts at your fingertips.
I'd love to chat and hear what you might do with it!

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

We're going to @gamescom!
If you're interested in:
- Increasing player engagement through smart #bots and enemies
- More efficient workflows between your designers and developers
Or, exploring what applying a decade of #gamesAI knowledge would mean for your game - let's meet up!

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

Last week at @PlayStation Partner Connect. Thanks to the @PlayStationUK team for inviting us. As a Tools and Middleware PlayStation Partner it's always exciting to get the opportunity to showcase our tools and meet some amazing game creators.
#PlayStationPartner

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

Meet us at @developconf! Our CEO and Founder @MatthewTJack will be there ready to chat, so If you want to explore the real potential of bots, NPCs and enemy AI in your games, come up and say hi!
#DevelopConference #NPCAI

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

We're heading to @developconf! If you want to catch up or chat about:
- Navigation and behavior AI
- Adding smarter enemies and NPCs to your game
- Enhancing player agency through responsive AI
Drop us a message or come up and say hi.
See you there!
#DevelopBrighton

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

Looking back at the great time we had at the #AIDinner at @Official_GDC 2024 as proud sponsors for the 2nd year. A great opportunity to chat with AI professionals and raise money for the @IGDAFoundation serving underrepresented & maginalized people interested in a career in games

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

@LukeD For one thing, how can you not achieve this automatically these days?

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

@LukeD …wow!

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

@LukeD Sorry to hear this Luke! Will I still see you this week?

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

Are you heading to #GDC this year? 🎮✈️
Let us know! We'd love to see you there!

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

Finally: NPCs on moving objects! #gamedev #gameai #ue5

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

Our recently released Moving NavMesh solution offers:
🌐Untethered Gameplay
🎮Compatibility Without Constraints
⚙️Redefined Efficiency
🔧Easy Integration
Find out how it helps studios move beyond static environments to create new gameplay possibilites 👉https://t.co/W3PNBxLHBI

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

@LukeD Day 1! Well, not aggressive about it but. Nice to completely drop it from my priority list for a while

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

Loving our walkthrough of Surface Nav in action! 🕷️
Unique tech for NPC navigation, at any orientation🙃

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

Did you see our spine-tingling Halloween #HorrorGame made with new #AI-powered Surface Navigation?
Dive into a behind-the-scenes look at how we used the feature to make the #gameplaydemo and how easy it is for your studio to use it in your own games.
👉 https://t.co/nH9UxAVOR3

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

There's an art to creating spine-chilling, heart-pounding, button-mashing horror.
To mark the spooky season 🎃👻🕷️ we take a closer look at what it takes to craft successful #horrorgames and make your studio Masters of Horror.

Read the blog to find out: https://t.co/iZEt82yboz

[Matthew Jack @MatthewTJack]

Unique new tech for NPC navigation and our Scariest demo yet... 👻😱

[Kythera AI @KytheraAI]

Bring your players' fears to life this Halloween. 👻🎃🕷️
Unleash spine-chilling nightmares with AI enemies & immersive gameplay using Kythera AI Surface Navigation. Produce high-quality animated characters that can go anywhere - easily and cost effectively
https://t.co/RJcOl1oUj9