Aimlab x Riot Games
Aim Lab and Riot Headed to the Next Level
As Aim Lab transitioned into VALORANT esports' official training hub, we collaboratively crafted tools for a true-to-game development experience. With integrations like the VCT Challengers NA Aim Lab Combine and Arcane's VR-based shooting gallery, our partnership was centered on refining and revolutionizing the esports training landscape. This wasn't just a merger; it was a testament to our shared commitment to gaming excellence.
Year
2020-2022
Role
Product Design Lead
Sector
AI / ML / Neurotech
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Taking Aimlab and Riot to the Next Level 📈🎮
“We believe the courage to chase bold ideas will make impossible dreams come true for players.”
- Riot Games
The challenge:
Meld AI-powered training intricacies with Riot Games' acclaimed FPS game, VALORANT, aiming to enhance player proficiency and immersion while intertwining seamlessly with the game's core UI post partnership.
The approach:
- 01. Integrate 🎮
Launched Aim Lab as VALORANT's official AI-driven training suite, enabling players to train in hyper-realistic scenarios, honing their FPS skills. - 02. Collaborate 👥
Jointly developed in-game tools with Aim Lab, from training regimes that mimic pro-player moves to detailed game mechanics enhancements. - 03. Broaden 🌐
Our shared vision expanded beyond just VALORANT. Initiatives like Arcane’s VR Undercity Nights fortified Aim Lab's position as the premier FPS esports training platform.
The solution:
Unify 🤝
- We seamlessly incorporated the VALORANT spirit into Aim Lab, crafting a symbiosis where AI and FPS gaming converged to elevate players' tactical edge and mastery.
Refine 🔧
- Feedback from the vast VALORANT player community fueled our iterative process, guaranteeing our AI-enhanced tools resonated with real-world FPS challenges, dynamics, and player aspirations.
Deploy ⚙️
- We unveiled a holistic FPS solution – a synergy of AI-empowered coaching and authentic training experiences that has now set the standard in esports player enhancement.
Outcome 🏆
Our alliance with Riot Games resulted in a pioneering training standard for VALORANT and the wider FPS genre. United, we reshaped the contours of player advancement, laying the foundation for future innovations in the esports sector.