In the evolving world of video games, players are no longer just squaring off against static computer opponents or teaming up with silent, pre-scripted allies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the very nature of companionship in gaming. Forget clunky bots that run into walls or repeat the same dialogue endlessly. Today’s AI teammates learn, adapt, and even predict your next move. They aren’t just background code anymore as we saw in many Unity 2D & 3D game development; they’re part of the team.