SMRTR TechJun 3, 2025The Verge

Epic is bringing AI Darth Vader’s tech to Fortnite creators

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Epic Games is introducing AI-powered NPCs for Fortnite creators, enabling character design with unique personalities and voice chat capabilities through the Unreal Editor. This feature, available later this year, allows customization of voice type and characteristics. Epic demonstrated the technology with an AI character "Mr. Buttons" and is beta testing an AI chatbot for coding assistance. New franchises like Squid Game, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Star Wars will be available for creators to build experiences with in the future.

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