GPT-6 Plays StarCraft as Zerg: Scouts, Hesitates, and Loses in Minutes
cedric_chee · x · 2026-09-29
The author watched GPT-6 play StarCraft as Zerg. Astra light got stuck finding the Terran opponent, while Astra high was too slow to defend. Against Protoss, Astra, Sol, and Luna all lost within minutes. The author notes it's just a few games so nothing conclusive, but the models' scouting, hesitation, and inability to keep up was striking.
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