# NPC Spawner Devices Fails to Spawn NPCs

**URL:** <https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/npc-spawner-devices-fails-to-spawn-npcs/2838081>\
**Category:** Issues and Bug Reporting\
**Tags:** open, fortnite-creative, unreal-editor-for-fortnite, fortnite\
**Created:** [October 6, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/npc-spawner-devices-fails-to-spawn-npcs/2838081 "2026-10-06T20:49:48Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 7, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/npc-spawner-devices-fails-to-spawn-npcs/2838081/18 "2026-10-07T17:22:51Z")

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hi @auz1111

There appears to be a fix just launched/patched. Does this work or is your problem new

[NPC Sidekicks Appearing Invisible - Fix Live - NPC Spawner Device Issue - Fix Live v42.30 Known Issues and Pre-Release Updates - General / Issues and Bug Reporting - Epic Developer Community Forums](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/v42-30-known-issues-and-pre-release-updates/2835388/9)

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