US EditionAI-Voiced Darth Vader Can Swear, Say 'Skibidi Toilet' in Fortnite: How to Find It
- On May 16, 2025, Epic Games released an AI-powered version of Darth Vader in Fortnite’s Battle Royale, located in Samurai’s Solitude area on the map.
- This release followed permission from the late James Earl Jones’ family, using AI voice models trained on his recordings to allow real-time conversational interaction.
- AI Vader can respond intelligently, join squads, issue spontaneous dialogue, and has been tricked by players into uttering vulgarities and off-script phrases including curse words.
- Epic Games quickly addressed the issue by releasing a hotfix shortly after the incident, assuring players that the problem should no longer occur.
- The collaboration aims to let longtime and new fans enjoy Darth Vader’s character, but the situation highlights ongoing challenges with AI voice safety and content management in games.
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The New York LedgerThe James Earl Jones estate allowed AI to use his voice. Now Darth Vader is saying some crazy things in 'Fortnite.'
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A new era of Darth Vader is here, and it’s one that will go down in history for all the wrong reasons. Credit: Lucasfilm Darth Vader and James Earl Jones James Earl Jones’ legendary voice has been synonymous with Darth Vader since the character’s first appearance in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). Though physically portrayed by David Prowse (and later others), it was Jones’ deep, commanding baritone that gave Vader his unmistakable menace. Over th…
AI Darth Vader in Fortnite explained: Location and controversy
The latest update as part of the Fortnite x Star Wars crossover has seen an AI version of Darth Vader added to the map, with players being able to talk to and interact with the classic Star Wars villain.Vader has been created using the replicated voice of the late original voice actor, James Earl Jones, and went live in the game on 16th May.To speak to Darth Vader, players will need to enable the "conversational AI" hotkey/setting, but after whi…
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