Skip to main content
​
Week of 24 March 2026
Session Review
Realism Scoring

​
Conversation Realism Scoring Session Review

Every simulation session now receives an automatic realism score — a measure of how closely the AI character’s behaviour mirrors a real conversation. Admins can review scores across sessions to spot which scenarios are performing well and where prompts may need tuning.
​
Week of 17 March 2026
Website
Homepage Refresh

​
Homepage & Practice Page Refresh Website

The homepage and practice pages now feature preview videos and direct links to example simulations, so visitors can see the platform in action before signing up.
​
Week of 10 March 2026
AvatarsRoleplay BuilderVoice
Live Avatars & Widescreen

​
Migration from HeyGen Legacy to LiveAvatar Avatars

We’ve migrated to HeyGen’s new LiveAvatar service. No observable changes as LiveAvatar has the same public catalog.

​
Improved Avatar Appearance Avatars

Custom avatar image generation now produces more neutral, natural facial expressions and makes better use of screen space — characters look more lifelike and less artificial.

​
Conversation Structure at Setup Roleplay Builder

Conversation flow is now generated when a roleplay is created rather than during the session, meaning faster starts and more consistent scenario delivery.

​
EU Voice Processing Voice

Voice processing is now pinned to European servers, reducing latency for UK and European users.
​
Week of 3 March 2026
Conversation EngineRoleplay BuilderSession Review
Scenario & Session Improvements

​
Scenario Info During Sessions Conversation Engine

A new toggle lets learners view scenario context and background information during a live session without breaking the conversation flow.

​
Improved Emotional Range Conversation Engine

AI characters now express emotions with more subtlety and variation. The mood system has been refined to avoid rigid or predictable responses, producing more authentic conversational dynamics.

​
Reordered Scoring Dashboard Session Review

Realism scores now appear above transcript generation in the edit view, making it quicker to assess conversation quality at a glance.
​
Week of 24 February 2026
AvatarsVoiceSharing
Custom Avatars & Voice Library

​
Custom Avatar Creation Avatars

Create your own custom avatars for use in simulations — upload an image and generate a unique AI character that matches your organisation’s scenarios.

​
Expanded Voice Library Voice

Browse and select from a full library of voices to find the right tone, accent, and personality for your characters.Shared simulation links now display your organisation’s logo, reinforcing your brand when learners access sessions externally.
​
Week of 17 February 2026
WebsiteConversation Engine
Audit Readiness & Evidence

​
Audit Readiness Interview Simulator Conversation Engine

A major new simulation mode designed specifically for audit preparation — practice responding to auditor questions in a realistic, pressure-tested environment.

​
Audit Readiness Landing Page Website

A dedicated landing page showcasing how Real Talk Studio helps organisations prepare for compliance audits through simulated interviews.

​
Evidence Page Session Review

A new Evidence page provides a centralised view of completed simulations and their outcomes, supporting compliance documentation and audit trails.
​
Week of 10 February 2026
Conversation EngineSession Review
Presentations & Interhuman Mode

​
Presentation Mode Conversation Engine

A new simulation type for practising presentations and pitches. Deliver your content to an AI audience that responds with realistic questions and feedback. Includes moderation controls and post-session user feedback.

​
Interhuman Mode for Presentations Conversation Engine

Interhuman mode — where a facilitator observes and guides the session — is now available for presentation simulations as well as standard roleplays.

​
Transcripts in Admin Session Review

Full session transcripts are now accessible directly from the site admin panel.
​
Week of 3 February 2026
Website
Promo Videos & Pricing

​
Automated Promo Video Generation Website

New tooling for generating promotional videos directly within the platform, replacing the previous static video assets with dynamic, up-to-date content.

​
Pricing Page Refresh Website

The pricing page has been redesigned with clearer tiers including a new free plan, making it easier for teams to evaluate Real Talk Studio before committing.

​
Homepage Redesign Website

A refreshed homepage with updated copy, new strategy positioning, and improved landing pages across the site.
​
Week of 27 January 2026
LocalisationRoleplay Builder
Translations & Persona Profiles

​
Multi-Language Support Localisation

Real Talk Studio is now available in Spanish, German, and Czech, with full translation across the platform interface.

​
Persona Image & Description in Sessions Conversation Engine

The AI character’s profile image and description now appear on the in-session screen, giving learners more context about who they’re speaking with.

​
Policy Adherence Scoring Session Review

A new scoring dimension that measures how well the learner followed relevant policies during the simulation — available in session completion, roleplay setup, and review screens.

​
Customer Persona Profile Roleplay Builder

A new pre-built persona type optimised for customer-facing scenarios, with an existing customer profile that adapts behaviour for service and sales simulations.
​
Week of 20 January 2026
Conversation EngineDocumentation
Dynamic Personalities & Documentation

​
Dynamic Personalities Conversation Engine

AI character personalities are no longer static — they now shift and respond dynamically during sessions, creating more authentic and unpredictable conversations.

​
Platform Documentation Documentation

Comprehensive product documentation is now available at docs.realtalkstudio.com, covering setup guides, network requirements, and platform capabilities.

​
SSO Admin Improvements Admin

Organisation admin controls for SSO have been streamlined, with team-level views and conditional visibility based on your SSO configuration.

​
Connectivity Test Admin

A new connectivity test tool helps IT teams verify that their network meets Real Talk Studio’s requirements before rolling out to users.
​
Week of 13 January 2026
Session ReviewConversation Engine
Speaking Feedback & Fast Mode

​
Speaking Feedback Session Review

Post-session reviews now include detailed feedback on the learner’s speaking performance — pacing, clarity, and delivery alongside the existing content-based scoring.

​
Fast Mode Conversation Engine

A new streamlined session start flow that gets learners into a simulation with near-instant setup — ideal for quick practice and repeat sessions.

​
Assisted Turn-Taking Conversation Engine

A new “assisted mode” replaces manual turn-taking, automatically managing conversation flow so learners can focus on what they’re saying rather than when to speak.

​
Expanded Emotion System Conversation Engine

New emotional states including “busy” have been added to AI characters, broadening the range of realistic workplace behaviours they can exhibit.
​
Week of 6 January 2026
Conversation EngineVoice
Audio-Only Mode & Cartesia

​
Audio-Only Mode Conversation Engine

A brand new way to run simulations — choose between avatar-based video sessions or audio-only mode at session start. Audio-only is ideal for phone-call simulations, lower-bandwidth environments, or when you want to focus purely on the conversation.

​
Avatar or Audio Selection Conversation Engine

Learners can now choose their preferred session mode — avatar video or audio-only — when starting a simulation.

​
New Text-to-Speech Engine Voice

Cartesia has been added as a text-to-speech provider, delivering more natural-sounding voices with expanded language support and dynamic emotional expression.

​
Persona Gender Roleplay Builder

Persona profiles now include gender, which is used to automatically select an appropriate voice when running audio-only sessions.

​
Session Resilience Conversation Engine

Improved connection stability with WiFi status indicators, automatic session recovery on connection drops, and graceful handling of browser closures — your session progress is now saved even if you close the tab.