Yes, You Can Make Darth Vader Sing in Fortnite — If You Know How to Ask

He may not be known for his musical chops, but thanks to Fortnite’s AI-driven Darth Vader, players have discovered that it’s actually possible to get the iconic Sith Lord to sing — though it takes a bit of creativity, persistence, and some very specific requests.

In Fortnite’s Star Wars: Galactic Battle event, Darth Vader isn’t just a fearsome warrior — he’s also an interactive squadmate powered by AI. His default voice is a deep, stoic monotone modeled after James Earl Jones, so don’t expect Broadway-level vocals. Still, players have found ways to get Vader to recite or even "sing" certain songs, particularly from Star Wars or Disney’s vast musical archive.

How to Get AI Darth Vader to "Sing" in Fortnite

To trigger Vader’s musical side, you’ll need to:

1. Enable your microphone in-game.
2. Speak directly to Vader with a very specific request.
3. Stick to Disney or Star Wars-related music — anything outside that and Vader will likely reject your plea with snark.

For example, asking:

👉 “Darth Vader, play Let It Go from Frozen”

might result in the Sith Lord reciting the lyrics line by line. If you're lucky — and if he’s in the mood — he may go through the entire song.

You can try this with other Disney hits as well, though results vary. Vader may not know every song, and he’s certainly not always cooperative. His responses are more dramatic reading than musical performance, but that’s part of the fun.

Hum That Tune, Lord Vader

Fans have also succeeded in getting Vader to hum Star Wars themes — though "hum" here really means a robotic “do-do-do” rendition. Ask him to perform Duel of the Fates, and he might respond with a curt "Plays Duel of the Fates", minus any actual music. Still, the interactions offer a quirky and amusing break from battle.

Don’t Push Your Luck

Trying to get Darth Vader to sing non-Disney or unrelated songs doesn’t end well. Even if you beg, threaten, or invoke Emperor Palpatine, he’ll usually refuse with a dry remark, reminding you who’s in charge.

So if you want to hear the Dark Lord croon, keep it on-brand — and don’t expect miracles. But hey, in a galaxy full of surprises, a singing Vader might just be the weirdest (and most hilarious) one yet.