Fortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’
The Verge Jay Peters
Epic Games is launching AI-powered character voices for Fortnite creators on July 30th, providing 36 pre-made characters with consistent voices that can be used as NPCs in player-created experiences. The company previously tested AI voice characters with a Darth Vader NPC using James Earl Jones' voice, which required approval from his estate. Creators will now have a library of established Fortnite characters available with AI-generated voices to populate their custom game modes and experiences.
Why it matters
Get ready for more AI characters in Fortnite. Developer Epic Games is going to let Fortnite creators publish experiences featuring characters with AI-powered voices starting on July 30th, and ahead of that launch, it's created 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" that creators can use as NPCs. The characters include Fortnite staples like Agent […]
