Epic Games and Porsche launch Cayenne Turbo Electric in Fortnite

The collaboration between Epic Games and Porsche has led to the addition of the Cayenne Turbo Electric in Fortnite. This drivable vehicle was added to the popular game on May 23, 2026. The announcement was made via the official Unreal Engine X account.

Original post and image removal

However, on May 26, 2026, some controversy arose when an image of the Cayenne Turbo Electric posted on the Unreal Engine X account was removed. The move followed accusations from users that the image looked like an AI-generated creation. Key details in the image, including a distorted Porsche logo, added to the doubts about its authenticity.

Riot Games logo in the image

What stood out in particular was that the removed image also included the Riot Games logo, the developer of League of Legends. This caused additional confusion, and many users questioned the quality and review process behind the image before it was made public. Despite the controversy, the Unreal Engine X account decided to repost the disputed image with a statement that it had been provided by Porsche, not by Epic Games.

Epic Games comment

In the follow-up statement on the reposted image, it was clarified that it was indeed a concept image from Porsche. The statement emphasized that the image was not representative of the final version of Porsche's configurator. However, the use of AI in the design process raises questions about preserving creativity and originality in modern digital marketing.

The collaboration between these two brands shows how technology and entertainment are increasingly overlapping. As the game industry continues to expand, questions about the ethics and authenticity of AI-generated content remain more relevant than ever.