In recent years, the domain of AI-powered role-playing (RP) has experienced a dramatic transformation. What started as fringe projects with first-generation chatbots has developed into a thriving community of platforms, services, and user groups. This overview investigates the existing environment of AI RP, from popular platforms to cutting-edge techniques. https://midnightmiqu78887.ampedpages.com/the-evolution-of-ai-driven-role-playing-from-norse-legends-to-cutting-edge-ai-55453613