Experts Warn of AI-Created Fake Fortnite Gameplay

Google has introduced a sophisticated AI video generation tool that can produce Fortnite gameplay clips nearly identical to authentic footage.

Released this week, Veo 3 has already sparked concern for its unsettling capacity to generate lifelike video clips from basic text prompts, complete with realistic audio.

While other generative AI systems like OpenAI's Sora have offered similar capabilities, Veo 3's integration of natural-sounding audio represents a significant—if somewhat alarming—advancement.

Early users are still exploring Veo 3's potential, but within just two days, they've started generating Fortnite gameplay accompanied by synthetic streamer commentary. The output is so convincing that social media viewers could easily mistake it for a real YouTube or Twitch clip.

Veo 3 is not supposed to infringe on copyrighted content—and it's safe to assume Epic Games did not authorize its use. However, the AI clearly analyzed countless hours of online Fortnite footage and can now replicate it convincingly on demand.

For example, one clip of a streamer celebrating a pickaxe-only victory royale was generated using just a nine-word prompt: "Streamer getting a victory royale with just his pickaxe."

Uhhh... I don't think Veo 3 is supposed to be generating Fortnite gameplay pic.twitter.com/bWKruQ5Nox

— Matt Shumer (@mattshumer_) May 21, 2025

The prompt did not explicitly mention Fortnite, yet the AI inferred the correct context from the wording.

Veo 3's capabilities raise serious questions that go beyond copyright issues. Generating such realistic footage can easily be exploited to spread disinformation and erode trust in genuine video content.

One social media user commented, "I can not tell if this is real or not," while another wrote, "We're cooked."

A third observer noted, "The only way this is possible is if Veo 3 was trained on an enormous amount of Fortnite content. Wouldn’t be surprised if everything that gets uploaded to YouTube is now being trained on despite copyright laws."

IGN has reached out to Epic Games for comment.

Beyond gaming, Veo 3 can also produce fabricated news reports—like this clip of a nonexistent auto trade show featuring AI-generated interviewees answering fictional questions.

Before you ask: yes, everything is AI here. The video and sound both coming from a single text prompt using #Veo3 by @GoogleDeepMind .Whoever is cooking the model, let him cook! Congrats @Totemko and the team for the Google I/O live stream and the new Veo site! pic.twitter.com/sxZuvFU49s

— László Gaál (@laszlogaal_) May 21, 2025

Microsoft is also developing AI-generated gameplay footage, recently showcasing early results from its Muse program. Trained on hours of the Xbox shooter Bleeding Edge, Muse may eventually assist in game concept ideation and preservation, according to Xbox lead Phil Spencer.

However, Muse's unveiling—particularly after it generated fake Quake 2 gameplay—has intensified debate over whether such tools might displace human creativity or reduce job opportunities.

Fortnite itself is no stranger to AI. Last week, the game integrated a generative AI-powered Darth Vader, trained using the licensed voice of the late James Earl Jones. Although officially approved by Jones' estate, the feature drew swift criticism from actors' union SAG-AFTRA, which filed an unfair labor practice charge.