Creator Ecosystem updates are on the way, let’s break it down:
In-Game Item Sales
In December, creators will be able to sell items directly from their Fortnite islands, opening up new revenue potential, in addition to receiving engagement payouts from Fortnite item shop sales.
Updated Engagement Payout Formula with User Acquisition Rewards
In addition to in-game item sales, Fortnite creators will continue to receive payouts based on player engagement in their islands. We’ll update the engagement payout formula on November 1 to better reward creators for bringing in new or reengaging lapsed players in Fortnite. Creators that bring in new or lapsed players will receive 75% of those players’ contributions to the engagement payout pool for their first six months.
Sponsored Row in Discover
Also in November, we’re adding a prominent Sponsored Row in Discover so that creators can choose to spend money to receive increased visibility for their islands. All creators will have transparent market data to bid for placement in the row and enter an auction to surface islands in the new Sponsored Row.
Long-term, 50% of sponsorship revenue generated by Sponsored Row will go into the engagement payout pool, boosting the pool size for all creators. From launch through the end of 2026, this rate will be 100%.
Fortnite Creator Communities
Finally, in the next few months, we plan to launch Fortnite Creator Communities, a new way for creators to connect and share updates directly with their players on the web and in Fortnite. Creators will be able to build community forums with island updates, event information, feedback requests, and more.
By opening these dedicated channels between creators and players, creators will have more tools to foster engagement, get feedback, and build lasting communities.
Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to launching.
Check out our full blog on all these Creator Ecosystem updates here: https://www.fortnite.com/news/fortnite-developers-will-soon-be-able-to-sell-in-game-items
