Tencent Launches AI Companion App E-Ciyuan, Featuring Virtual Companions Such as 19-Year-Old Female College Students

on November 12, Tencent's AI game companion app "E-CY" began its "Yuanqi Initial Test," with its official website positioning it as "your exclusive AI gaming companion."

The initial test introduces four AI female companion characters. Among them, "Xia Xia" is configured as a 19-year-old sophomore majoring in Journalism and Communication, while the other three feature personas such as an esports female commentator and a Cantonese cuisine chef; entries for male characters have been reserved but remain unopened.

The application runs as a Windows client. AI characters can recognize the player's game screen to discuss match dynamics, item builds, and tactics in real time. It supports text, voice, and real-time calls, and is currently compatible with titles such as League of Legends, Valorant, CS2, and Shadow Blade Zero.

Additionally, E-CY supports interoperable chat with mobile QQ and offers features like desktop pets and wallpapers. The developer noted that all features are temporarily free during the initial testing period, and the pricing strategy upon official release has yet to be announced.