Articles from Overworld

Overworld Unveils Real-Time Diffusion World Model for Playable, AI-Native Worlds
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Overworld (formerly Wayfarer Labs) announced the release of a research preview of its local-first diffusion world model. This model is an early, experimental system targeted toward researchers, engineers, and builders. The company is inviting these audiences to explore how diffusion-based world models can operate entirely on-device and at frame rates suitable for play.
By Overworld · Via GlobeNewswire · January 20, 2026