Neocortex at the Supercell Global AI Game Hackathon

The Supercell AI Game Hack united hundreds of creators and developers across the globe for a 48-hour experiment in AI-powered game creation. Backed by Supercell, Unity, Cerebral Valley, and Junction, the event invited participants to build the next generation of games using Generative AI. As a partner, Neocortex provided teams with tools to create voice-enabled NPCs, dynamic dialogue systems, and immersive storytelling, all without heavy backend work.

A Global Celebration of AI and Game Development

Over 60 games were built across three challenge tracks: AI-Game, AI-Remake, and AI Tech Open Challenge. Each project showcased how Generative AI in game development can redefine narrative design, player immersion, and creative expression. For Neocortex, it was an opportunity to validate its conversational AI platform in a live, high-pressure environment. The results were inspiring: one category-winning game and one second-place finalist were both built using Neocortex, proving its scalability and performance under real-world conditions.

Mentorship, Support, and Real-Time Innovation

Throughout the hackathon, we worked around the clock to support participants via Discord, offering guidance, answering technical questions, and helping developers integrate conversational AI into their prototypes. In true startup spirit, Neocortex shipped a new ease-of-use feature for its web platform and even pushed a live SDK update mid-event. This direct engagement not only improved developer experience but also provided invaluable feedback for the future of Neocortex's platform.

Pushing the Boundaries of Generative AI in Games

The hackathon demonstrated how developers are beginning to see AI-powered NPCs and conversational gameplay mechanics as essential tools for storytelling and player engagement. Teams used Neocortex to design characters that could respond naturally, adapt to player choices, and enhance the sense of immersion. With its node-based interface and cross-platform SDKs, Neocortex enabled both seasoned Unity teams and newcomers to build interactive, voice-driven worlds faster than ever before.

Collaboration and Community

The event's success was powered by collaboration. Special thanks to Supercell team for their exceptional organization and leadership in advancing AI innovation in gaming. It was also an honor to collaborate with other partners like Hyper3D, Decart, and Unity, each contributing unique technologies that shaped the hackathon's creative ecosystem. Together, these organizations showcased how AI can inspire new genres, mechanics, and storytelling methods in games.

What's Next for Neocortex

The Supercell AI Game Hack marked a milestone for Neocortex, not just as a product, but as a growing community of developers who believe in the future of AI-driven game development. For anyone who missed the event, you can start building your own AI-powered NPCs today. Explore the platform at neocortex.link, visit our GitHub repository, and read our developer documentation. The next evolution of gaming is conversational!