AI is in Fornite... It Will Change EVERYTHING

Thanks to Epic Games for sponsoring a segment of this episode #EpicPartner

Welcome back to the Unvaulted podcast! After a two-year hiatus, host Jeremy "SquatingDog" opens up about his journey into fatherhood and co-founding Jogo Studios, while welcoming back returning guest Chad "MustardPlays" as they dive into Epic Games' groundbreaking State of Unreal announcements. This episode breaks down five major revelations that will reshape Fortnite's creative landscape: AI-driven NPCs through the new Persona Device (including their hands-on experience with the viral Darth Vader AI), revolutionary AI-powered Verse coding tools, the game-changing SceneGraph system for massive world building, enhanced physics systems, and unprecedented IP integrations bringing Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Squid Game into the creator ecosystem.

Beyond the technical deep-dive, Jeremy and Chad share the incredible milestone of their Jogo Studios map becoming the first creator-made experience to surpass Battle Royale in player count, earning them a spotlight on Epic's main stage. They candidly discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI in gaming, the ethics of technology advancement, and what these tools mean for solo developers competing with major studios. The duo also explores Epic's newly public Fortnite Data API and how access to this information will help creators build better experiences for players.

Whether you're a casual Fortnite fan or an aspiring game developer, this episode offers an insider's perspective on the future of interactive entertainment and the evolving metaverse.