Summary
One of the latest patent publications fromSonyreveals an AI software system that tracks in-game chats and communications to calculate a feedback score and let multiplayer gamers know how they can improve their teamwork. A number of recentSonypatents have focused on in-game communication software systems, and this new scorecard could help fans of multiplayer games to bolster their performance with teammates.
Among the biggest names in gaming, Sony has registered a number ofvideo game technology patentsover the years, ranging from new hardware improvements for the PlayStation series of consoles to innovative features that aim to improve UX designs for online content. Thanks to one of the newest patent filings, audiences now have a closer look at one of the many in-development programs in the works at Sony.
A Sonypatentoriginally filed in October 2024 and published on June 24, 2025 details a machine-learning AI program that would track in-game text and voice communications used during multiplayer gaming sessions and compile a feedback scorecard to help users improve their teamwork. The software would compile data from all players in the party and determine where communications may be lacking, as well as note information like distance between team members, frequency of character interactions, and other key elements of multiplayer games. This data would then be processed by the AI and developed into a “final score” which would then be displayed for users to see where their teamwork and communications may need improvement. Similar toother Sony gaming patents, this team-based scorecard system prioritizes helping players to have better interactions with one another.
Sony Teamwork Scorecard Patent Details
As shown in Figure 3 of the Sony teamwork scorecard patent, various elements of communication such as coherence, sentiment, and tactics would be analyzed by the AI system to calculate where multiplayer gamers are succeeding and where they may want to make adjustments. For example, clear and accurate directions shared between teammates would result in higher Decision, Tactic, and Coherency scores, while yelling and insults between party members would produce a low Sentiment rating. The aim of the scorecard would be to encourage players to have thoughtful and helpful communication between users, thus improving multiplayer teamwork in various games. While there is no guarantee that the scorecards would be wholly effective, the patent does indicate an effort by Sony to improve multiplayer experiences withnew video game technologies.
Video game patents can be very exciting, especially when they provide unique changes to the way players enjoy their favorite games. However, it is key to note that the publication of the teamwork scorecard system andprevious patents from Sonyare not a guarantee that these technologies will be released to players. Interested fans can stay tuned for any potential updates on theSonyteamwork scorecard and other new gaming patents.
