Euphoria is a game animation middleware created byNaturalMotion based on Dynamic Motion Synthesis, NaturalMotion's proprietary technology for animating 3D characters on-the-fly "based on a full simulation of the 3D character, including body, muscles and motornervous system".[1] Instead of using predefined animations, the characters' actions and reactions are synthesized in real-time; they are different every time, even when replaying the same scene. While it is common for current video games to use limp "ragdolls" for animations generated on the fly, Euphoria employed a more complex method to animate the entirety of physically bound objects within the game environment.[2] The engine was to be used in anIndiana Jones game[3] that was later cancelled. According to its web site, Euphoria ran on theMicrosoft Windows,macOS,Linux,PlayStation 3,PlayStation 4,Xbox 360,Xbox One,iOS andAndroid platforms and was compatible with all commercialphysics engines.
In August 2007, NaturalMotion announcedBackbreaker, anAmerican football game for next-generation consoles that employs Euphoria to generate tackles in real-time, as opposed to playback animation.[9]
