Fortnite Creative 2.0 unleashes new possibilities for custom gaming experiences with Unreal Editor, Creator Economy 2.0

Fortnite, one of the most popular video games globally, has undergone a significant transformation with the launch of Fortnite Creative 2.0. Epic Games, the developers behind the game, have released videos showcasing the potential of this custom map-making sandbox, teasing possible game modes and encouraging players to try out new ideas.

Fortnite Creative was first introduced in 2018, allowing players to create custom game modes on their own islands, making unique games for other Fortnite players to try out. Over the years, Fortnite players have developed popular custom game modes such as prop hunt, death runs, kart racing, and more. Epic Games encourages players to try out Creative modes by rewarding them with experience or cosmetics and even highlights specific high-quality game modes.

Fortnite Creative 2.0, also known as Unreal Editor, is a free application that can be downloaded on the Epic Games Store. It features improved tools using Unreal Engine 5, allowing players to create custom game modes that Fortnite was not able to support before. To get players excited about this new development, Epic Games released a series of demos and videos showcasing the possibilities of Fortnite Creative 2.0.

One of the most exciting game modes that players can expect is "The Space Inside," an adventure game that blends escape room gameplay with first-person adventuring. In addition to this, videos featuring a gritty battle against a giant robot in an industrial factory, a first-person roller coaster, and a recreation of the original Fortnite map have also been released.

Fortnite Creative 2.0 also marks the launch of Creator Economy 2.0, where Epic Games pays creators directly without requiring Creator Codes. Creators will be rewarded based on the popularity and retention of their custom game modes. This move will undoubtedly encourage players to develop high-quality custom game modes.

What's next for Fortnite Creative? The possibilities are endless, and players are excited about what they can create with these new tools. Epic Games is empowering creators to build new and exciting game modes of a higher quality than anything that has come before. Fortnite players won't have to wait long to see what new creations come from Fortnite Creative 2.0.

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Fortnite Creative mode enthusiasts have reason to celebrate with the arrival of Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), also known as Fortnite Creative 2.0. UEFN is a free application available on the Epic Games Store that seeks to significantly improve the tools players have at their disposal for creating new games and experiences within Fortnite Creative mode. This article provides an overview of UEFN, what it offers, and how it will change the pay structure for creators.

What is Unreal Editor for Fortnite?

UEFN is a new application designed to enhance the existing Creative mode tools in Fortnite. With UEFN, anyone can design, develop, and publish their own custom experiences directly into Fortnite Creative mode. The app is launching in a public beta state and co-exists with Fortnite's legacy Creative toolset.

UEFN and its features

UEFN is running on Unreal Engine 5, with several of the engine's most touted features, such as the Lumen lighting technology that was introduced with Fortnite Chapter 4 last December. UEFN uses a new programming language created by Epic called Verse. Players will need to get acquainted with Verse, though a live demo suggests that it's relatively intuitive compared to some other programming languages.

Alongside the reveal of UEFN, Epic has announced that it is building a "unified 3D marketplace" called Fab Marketplace. As a singular storefront, it will combine several of Epic's most popular game dev toolsets that previously existed on their own: Unreal Engine Marketplace, Sketchfab, Quixel Bridge, and the ArtStation Marketplace.

What is Creator Economy 2.0?

Creator Economy 2.0 is a remodeling of how creators within the Fortnite ecosystem will earn money for their work. Previously, players could enter a Creator Code when buying in-game items, such as a seasonal battle pass, skins, and emotes. Creator Codes were provided by Epic to certain players, streamers, and content creators. However, that only helped creators if players remembered to manually enter their code when making purchases.

With Creator Economy 2.0, Epic is revising how players get paid. Moving forward, 40% of the money made from in-game purchases will go into an "engagement pool" to be paid out to eligible creators. Those eligible include players age 18 or older whose Fortnite accounts are at least 90 days old.

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UEFN launch experiences

To help introduce players to the potential of UEFN, Epic has worked with several creators to showcase a few projects on launch day. Players can head into Fortnite's Discovery tab in-game and find several new UEFN-made projects under a banner titled Epic's Picks. Projects include Deserted: Domination, Forest Guardian, and The Space Inside.