Epic Games is integrating MetaHuman Creator into Unreal Engine 5.6, enabling developers to more easily create and sell hyperrealistic digital characters. This update is expected to facilitate the creation of AI-driven interactive characters in Fortnite, such as the recently introduced Darth Vader chatbot that responds to player voice commands in real time. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney envisions a future where small development teams, potentially as few as 10 people, can use AI tools and prompts to create large-scale games comparable to Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Sweeney also expressed surprise at Fortnite's five-year ban from the Apple App Store, noting he initially expected the dispute to be resolved within weeks. Despite these challenges, Epic Games is pushing forward with AI integration in gaming, aiming to expand Fortnite beyond its Battle Royale identity into a platform for diverse interactive experiences. The company emphasizes safety checks in the development of AI characters and anticipates that gamers will embrace AI-enhanced games as long as the quality remains high.