Epic Games to Launch 36 AI-Powered NPC Characters in Fortnite on July 30

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Epic Games will allow Fortnite creators to publish experiences featuring AI-voiced characters starting July 30th. The company has pre-built 36 characters with consistent AI-generated voices and personas for creators to use as NPCs. Familiar Fortnite figures such as Agent Jonesy, Peely, Fishstick, and Cuddle Team Leader are among the available characters. Epic previously tested AI character technology with a Darth Vader NPC voiced using James Earl Jones' likeness, which was approved by his estate.

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