Fortnite Opens 'Star Wars' Creation Tools to Developers
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Fortnite will enable developers to build 'Star Wars'-inspired islands using its Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and Fortnite Creative tools starting May 1. Epic Games previewed three starter islands created in partnership with Disney, showcasing the new 'Star Wars x UEFN' developer tools. This move expands the creative possibilities within Fortnite's ecosystem.
Facts First
- Fortnite will enable 'Star Wars'-inspired island creation starting May 1 using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and Fortnite Creative.
- Developers can use assets from past Fortnite seasons including characters, vehicles, and weapons to build experiences.
- Epic Games previewed three starter islands created in partnership with Disney: 'Galactic Siege,' 'Droid Tycoon,' and 'Escape Vader.'
- 'Galactic Siege' is a 10v10 PvP battle with a star destroyer level at launch and a future map tied to 'The Mandalorian & Grogu.'
- 'Escape Vader' is a 4-player co-op game and 'Droid Tycoon' lets players build over 40 droids.
What Happened
Fortnite announced it will enable developers to create 'Star Wars'-inspired islands in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and Fortnite Creative. Starting May 1, developers will be able to use characters, templates, tools, gameplay features, locations, vehicles, and weapons from past Fortnite Battle Royale Seasons to build these experiences. Epic Games previewed three starter islands at an event in Los Angeles ahead of the May 1 launch. The islands, 'Galactic Siege,' 'Droid Tycoon,' and 'Escape Vader,' were created in partnership with Disney using the new 'Star Wars x UEFN' developer tools.
Why this Matters to You
If you play Fortnite, you may soon have access to a wider variety of free, community-made games within the platform, including new 'Star Wars' themed experiences. This could expand your entertainment options without additional cost. For creators, this opens a new avenue to build and share games using officially licensed 'Star Wars' assets, which may lead to more professional opportunities within the Fortnite ecosystem.
What's Next
The new 'Star Wars x UEFN' developer tools will become available on May 1. The three previewed starter islands will likely serve as templates for other developers to build upon. An additional map for 'Galactic Siege' inspired by the movie 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' is planned for release after that movie's release, suggesting ongoing updates to the content.