I think we'll see a lot of new digital pet toys coming out soon, along with more browser-based pet sites entering the scene in the near future. The AI-powered pets will also be something to watch.
But aren't most of these games tied to blockchain technology? If they were more integrated with browser-based pet games in terms of emotional features, I think it would be a great addition. The AI systems aren't fully developed yet, but some tools can help speed up the development of projects, especially with coding and other tasks. I don't see AI-generated art being a good idea, though.
We've seen a lot of shifts over the years in virtual pet technology, especially from the early days of simple computer desk screen games and digital pets, to browsers, mobile games, and console games. The industry has expanded significantly since its infancy, so it'll be exciting to see it grow even more. New PC-based pet games will also have an impact on the technology.