Epic Games added an AI-powered Darth Vader to "Fortnite" this month. Players interact with the character, which uses conversational AI based on James Earl Jones' voice.

Darth Vader Fight Is Like An Adult Film One of the commonly accepted truths about Darth Vader is that he's a powerful and complicated figure who commands respect, especially in battle.

Beyond combat, the AI Darth Vader offers unique interactions. Players can engage in conversations and even prompt the Sith Lord to sing, showcasing the lighter side of this technological advancement.

Thanks to the power of generative AI, the Vader in-game character will use the late actor’s voice. Epic Games said they are doing so while remaining in “close consultation” with Jones’ family.

According to Epic Games’ website, Darth Vader’s responses are AI-generated using Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash model, and ElevenLabs’ Flash v2.5 model generates the audio.

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Players interact with the character, which uses conversational AI based on James Earl Jones' voice. "Fortnite" Darth Vader represents both the benefits and pitfalls of AI. He is what they made him.

His goal, he said, was for his voice to be clear. Speaking with The Associated Press in 1994, he said that he tried to make Darth Vader “more human and more interesting.” ...