Unity has just announced that its Muse AI platform is now officially open to the public as an early access version. Muse was initially launched in July as an AI-driven toolset aimed at simplifying the game development process, particularly for those who don't have the time or patience for intensive coding. It is priced at $30 per month. Unity Muse is described as an "ever-expanding AI-driven suite of features" that caters to developers of various skill levels. The platform allows you to interact with a chatbot to access available code. The chatbot also answers any questions you may have about what to do next, as it has full access to the platform's resource library. These types of chatbots are becoming a key tool for game designers. It also features a tool specifically designed to simplify the creation of 2D sprites, which is perfect for designers interested in creating Metroidvania-style games. It automatically generates sprites that meet predefined parameters and provides you with several variations to choose from, allowing you to select the best match. Muse also offers a similar process for generating textures for both 2D and 3D projects. The sprite and texture tools are trained based on data and images owned or licensed by Unity. This ensures that the platform does not inadvertently violate any copyright laws. Unity states that Muse's results will never include any "characters, logos, or identifiable art styles." The company says that the sprite and texture tools are just the beginning. In the coming months, Muse will have AI mechanisms for tasks such as animating characters and setting NPC behaviors. You won't need to code any of these, as this is becoming a trend in the industry. Muse subscribers will also have access to a rapid prototyping and collaboration platform called Sketch. Muse's availability was not the only announcement at today's Unity Unite conference. The company also provided more details about Sentis, an upcoming AI-driven neural engine that goes far beyond sprites and textures, as it can solve complex coding problems and even create new game features from scratch. Sentis is currently in public testing and will be released to the public sometime next year. The company also announced a set of cloud-connected tools to further assist collaboration and provided some availability details for the highly anticipated Unity 6, which will be launched next year.