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Fortnite Creators Get AI Voice Power
17 Jul
Summary
- Fortnite creators can publish AI-powered characters starting July 30.
- Epic Games developed 36 new NPC characters with consistent voices.
- Future plans include using voices of well-known Fortnite actors.
Starting July 30th, Fortnite creators will gain the ability to publish experiences featuring AI-powered characters. Epic Games has proactively developed 36 distinct characters, each possessing consistent voices and defined personas, ready for integration into player-made islands. This initiative follows the successful test of an AI-powered Darth Vader NPC last year, which utilized James Earl Jones' voice. These new AI voices are derived from performances captured from independent professional actors who have consented to their use in developing voice models for these large language model-powered characters.
Epic Games has outlined that these voices are sourced from professional actors specifically engaged for this purpose. Looking ahead, the company intends to collaborate with guilds and voice actors who have previously contributed to Fortnite Battle Royale. The goal is to explore opportunities to make their original voices available throughout the Fortnite ecosystem, pending necessary approvals. This expansion aims to enhance the immersive qualities of user-generated content within Fortnite.
