Razer is taking its AI ambitions one step further. According to a new report from diversityThe company has introduced a “fully agentic” version of its AI companion AVA that can run both locally on a PC and in the cloud. The revelation came from Quyen Quach, Razer’s VP of Software, who outlined how the assistant is evolving from a gaming-focused helper to a more autonomous digital companion.
Unlike traditional chatbots that simply respond to prompts, the new version of AVA is designed to act more independently, complete tasks and proactively support users. Quach described the technology as “fully agentic,” meaning the AI can perform actions, analyze situations and interact with systems beyond simple conversational responses.
Runs locally and in the cloud
One of the biggest changes is how AI works. The updated AVA is designed to operate both locally on a gaming PC and over cloud infrastructure, balancing performance and data protection depending on the task. Simpler or latency-sensitive functions can be executed directly on the user’s computer, while more complex AI workloads can be processed via cloud models.
The move is part of Razer’s broader push toward AI-driven gaming tools and digital companions. AVA originally debuted as Project AVA, a concept AI assistant intended to act as a real-time esports trainer and gaming helper. Over time, the company has expanded the idea into a more comprehensive assistant that can help with tasks beyond gaming.
For Razer, the move toward an agent system reflects a larger trend in the tech industry: the transition from simple AI chat interfaces to AI agents that can actually perform tasks on behalf of users. We’ve seen similar things from Microsoft with its experiments with Xbox Gaming Copilot, however the experience has been mixed to say the least. Nonetheless, it is safe to say that there may be more AI implementations in the gaming world.
