AI Darth Vader in Fortnite: Location and controversy explained

But whether you think this is a good or a bad thing, Darth Vader in their AI incarnation is in Fortnite, and you can find them. We made a guide already on how to find and defeat Darth Vader, so we really recommend you watch that as well.

Once you defeat him, you'll be able to join him in the Dark Side of the Force and learn the Sith ways. But the most notable thing being that you can talk to them as they're powered by Google Gemini AI.

Depending on what you ask them, there can be a bit of a delay, but it is fairly prompt. Though they might not always understand you if you have a low quality mic. What did he think of Radio Times? See for yourself in the video above.

Read on for everything you need to know about the AI Darth Vader in Fortnite.

Where is AI Darth Vader in Fortnite?

There are three possible locations where you might be able to find the AI Darth Vader, who spawns randomly in one them at any one time. These locations are Vader Samurai's Solitude in the southwest corner, the Imperial checkpoint south of the tunnel from Canyon Crossing, and the Imperial checkpoint to the east of Foxy Floodgate.

If you want to get ahead of the game and have a sense of which of the three he will be at, just look for a parked Lambda-class shuttle, as that is always nearby to where Vader will be.

What is the controversy around AI Darth Vader in Fortnite?

Within an hour of AI Darth Vader going live in Fortnite, players had already shared reports of the character of the character using swear words and racial and phobic slurs.

A statement from Epic Games later stated that the company had "pushed a hot fix within 30 minutes of this happening in-game, so this shouldn’t happen again".

It should be noted that the AI feature can only be turned on under parental controls, meaning players under 13 or their country’s age of digital consent cannot interact with it without permission.

Even beyond Vader's outbursts post release, some have criticised the use of AI for the character full stop, even with Jones's family's permission.

One user on the subreddit (as reported by IGN) wrote in a post: "With all due respect to James Earl Jones, even with his full permission for these methods to be allowed, he did not deserve this sort of legacy.

"His voice was one that shaped many of us, and now we have an AI imitating his likeness. A mere vessel without a soul. Someone like Matt Sloan (voice of Darth Vader in various video games and shows) carries more sentiment to this role than an AI ever could. Not to mention that Generative-AI is quite harmful to the environment.

"As long as we don't have a way of finding renewable energy or a way to minimise harming our future generations, I can't see any 'fun' behind this. Sure, Darth may comment on sweaty players or comment on his hatred for sand, but is that worth [it] in [the] long-term? Is this small addition really needed to enhance our experience in the bigger sacrifice of polluting our world?"

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