Fortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’
Epic Games is introducing AI-powered NPCs to Fortnite, allowing creators to use characters with consistent voices and personas. The voices are based on performances from professional actors who have consented to the use of their voice models.
Why it matters
This marks a significant expansion of generative AI in gaming, raising questions about the future of voice acting and creative control in virtual environments.
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 recognizable Fortnite staples like Agent Jonesy, Peely (the banana), Fishstick (a walking fish), and Cuddle Team Leader (who wears a pink bear mascot head).
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