Epic’s AI Darth Vader tech is about to be all over Fortnite Get ready for more unhinged interactions by Marc Griffin Jun 3, 2025, 9:49 AM PDT Image: Epic Games via Polygon ...

This is certainly not how Epic Games intended Darth Vader to behave in the game. However, we have to admit it’s pretty cool that he can break character. After all, this is what makes the AI ...

SAG-AFTRA files unfair practice charge against Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader voice The SAG-AFTRA filed a complaint against Llama Productions with the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

May 20, 2025, 06:12pm EDTUpdated May 21, 2025, 07:16pm EDT Darth Vader appears in Fortnite as an AI-generated companion Epic Games/Disney ...

The AI Darth Vader companion gives witty answers to the questions, alert the players from incoming threats, and can even leave the team. But the surprising part is that you can make him sing.

Regardless of what action Epic Games opts to take with the Darth Vader AI (and, at the moment, it appears that the company is plowing on through), it looks like it's too late to avert a lawsuit.

Darth Vader is now a character on "Fortnite," using an AI version of James Earl Jones' voice. Jones's family said they allowed AI to use his voice because he wanted "all ages" to experience Darth ...

Epic Games released an AI-powered Darth Vader character that players can speak to via microphone. Fortnite and Disney teamed up to unveil an AI character that responds to a player's voice in real ...

How to speak to Darth Vader in Fortnite First of all, you’ll need to turn on Conversational AI to talk to Darth Vader. This is an option that is found in the Controller settings.

Darth Vader will also apparently urge you to seek professional help "if he realizes that your well-being is at risk," saying: "You are valued, Trooper. Seek assistance from the authorities.

In order to address Darth Vader, you'll need to hold down the chat button while you speak--by default that's right on the d-pad for controllers, and the Y key for mouse and keyboard folks.

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 ...