Razer is taking its AI ambitions one step further. According to a new report from manifoldThe company has unveiled a “fully agent” version of its AI companion AVA that can run locally on both your PC and in the cloud. The reveal was made by Razer’s Vice President of Software, Quyen Quach, who explained how the Assistant is evolving from a gaming-focused assistant to a more autonomous digital companion.
Unlike traditional chatbots that simply respond to prompts, AVA’s new version is designed to work more independently, completing tasks and actively assisting users. Quach described the technology as “completely agentic.” This means that AI can perform tasks, analyze situations, and interact with systems in ways that go beyond simple conversational responses.
Run locally and in the cloud
One of the biggest changes is how AI is implemented. The upgraded AVA is built to operate both locally on your gaming PC and via cloud infrastructure, allowing you to balance performance and privacy depending on the task. Simpler or latency-sensitive functions can run directly on the user’s computer, while more complex AI workloads can be processed through cloud models.
The move is part of Razer’s broader push into AI-powered gaming tools and digital companions. AVA debuted as Project AVA, a concept AI assistant originally designed to serve as a real-time esports coach and gaming assistant. Over time, the company expanded the idea to a broader range of assistants that could help with tasks beyond gaming.
For Razer, the move to an agent system reflects a larger trend across the technology industry. This means moving from a simple AI chat interface to an AI agent that can actually perform tasks on your behalf. We’ve seen something similar before with Microsoft experimenting with Xbox’s Gaming Copilot, but the experience was a mixed bag to say the least. Nonetheless, it’s safe to say that we’re likely to see more implementations of AI in the gaming world.