Fortnite has introduced two new AI-controlled NPCs that can interact with players in the game’s LEGO mode, Brick Life, but they’re very different compared to the controversial Darth Vader.
Epic Games surprised the entire community when they first introduced AI-powered Darth Vader in the previous Star Wars season. This wasn’t just a typical, run-of-the-mill NPC that like all those that have previously appeared in the game, as this version of the character could actually talk to the player.
AI Vader could do all sorts of things, like giving advice and answering all kinds of questions, leading to a lot of amusing situation. Thus, within a short time, he quickly became a fan favorite.
Of course, that was before some started to make him utter swear words or say horrible things. Despite the AI situation eventually sparking a union lawsuit, however, devs have now added more AI NPCs in-game with a catch.
Fortnite adds two new AI NPCs in LEGO Brick Life
In the latest update, two new AI NPCs, namely Noir and Slurp Leviathan, were added to LEGO Brick Life.
You can choose to mute the AI NPC if you’d like in Fortnite’s LEGO Brick Life.
Although they essentially use the same AI technology as Darth Vader in Battle Royale, one thing that sets them apart from the Star Wars villain is that they communicate differently. With Darth Vader, players could use their microphones to speak directly to him and get a reaction.
However, Noir and Slurp Leviathan will only react to you when you do certain actions, such as using emotes or even giving them a gift. In my own experience, I can confirm they even addressed me as Superman when I used his skin.
Looking at how these new AI NPCs work in Brick Life, it’s clear that Epic has lessened the risk of them saying some wild things due to players triggering them by talking in a certain way or asking inappropriate questions.
Still, one person claimed they had managed to catch one of them swearing, as seen in a clip, but Epic denied this by writing: “Noir was just really excited about you choosing to go with the feelin’ royal emote he didn’t enunciate the ‘n’ in ‘royal flush of funk’ properly.”
These AI NPCs will only be around in Brick Life until June 12, 2025, and if you’d like to find them, you’ll need to head to the south of Cozy Paws Cafe for Slurp Leviathan and Mourndale Academy for Noir.
