AI Darth Vader was a huge hit in Fortnite, and now Epic plans to let creators make AI-powered NPCs for their own in-game experiences. But a senior Epic exec says that creators should expect a ...

Fortnite has introduced two new AI-controlled NPCs that can interact with players in the game’s LEGO mode, Brick Life, but they’re very different compared to the controversial Darth Vader. Epic Games ...

Darth Vader’s AI is powered by Google Gemini 2.0. Players under 13, or the age of digital consent in their country, will need permission to speak with Darth Vader. Epic Games says that player ...

Darth Vader’s appearance in ‘Fortnite’ has proved controversial, as the ‘Star Wars’ villain is powered by generative AI, sparking backlash and debate.

Today’s Fortnite update brought something unexpected to the game’s Star Wars season. Specifically, players can now engage with a Darth Vader AI Chatbot. Players can talk to Darth Vader during ...

Right now, the AI Darth Vader only speaks English, and Epic Games says they used a combination of Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and ElevenLabs' Flash v2.5 AI models. You can check out the AI Darth Vader ...

The May 16th update added an AI Darth Vader chatbot to the Chapter 6 Island, so here's what you should know about Fortnite's latest NPC. What is AI Darth Vader? The May 16th update wasn't a huge ...

But now the Epic game has added a twist: you can actually talk to Darth Vader, who will responded thanks to AI and the voice of the late James Earl Jones (with his family's permission).

A new tool in the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) will allow developers to create their own generative AI-powered NPCs. Their voice types, delivery styles and personality traits are all ...

Fortnite players can channel their inner dark side as James Earl Jones‘ Darth Vader returns to the game. Players will be able to recruit the Sith Lord and be able to talk to him, he will respond ...