Fortnite streamers have a fresh addition to their gameplay: an AI-driven Darth Vader that you can recruit to your squad. Players can engage in dialogue with the Sith Lord, discussing strategies or his dark past.
This feature is powered by Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash, utilizing voice audio from James Earl Jones generated by ElevenLabs’ Flash v2.5. After watching some gameplay videos featuring Vader, it’s a fantastic experience for Star Wars enthusiasts.
As for James Earl Jones’ family, they fully support this innovation.
James Earl believed that the voice of Darth Vader was integral to the Star Wars narrative, and he hoped that fans of all ages would have the opportunity to continue enjoying it. We trust that this collaboration with Fortnite will allow both longtime admirers of Darth Vader and younger audiences to appreciate this legendary character.
To recruit Vader for your team, you must first defeat him. Once you prevail, he’ll invite you to join him. You can find him in both Battle Royale and Zero Build modes.
// Fortnite