Hello Epic Games community,
I’m a Fortnite Creative creator from Iraq, and I’m looking for clear, official information about whether Iraq is currently supported by the Fortnite Developer Program in 2026.
I have spent approximately three months working on my island. I started with very limited resources, using a Dell Latitude 7390 laptop and GeForce NOW because I didn’t have a powerful gaming PC. I worked on my project almost every day, often from around 2:00 PM until 3:00–3:30 AM.
Now, my island is almost finished, and publishing is the main thing left. Unfortunately, when I try to enroll in the Fortnite Developer Program, the Creator Portal displays this message:
“The program is not available in your country yet.”
I have been trying to understand whether this means Iraq is still unsupported, but I haven’t been able to find a definitive answer for 2026.
I have two important questions:
1. Is Iraq currently supported by the Fortnite Developer Program?
If Iraq is not supported, is there any official solution or legitimate way for creators residing in Iraq to become eligible and publish their islands?
2. If Iraq is supported, how can Iraqi creators resolve Hyperwallet payout issues?
If the country is eligible, I would appreciate guidance on setting up an officially supported payout method for someone living in Iraq.
I have worked hard for months to reach the publishing stage, and I don’t want to give up without understanding my options. I’m not trying to bypass Epic Games’ policies. I simply want to know whether I’m eligible and, if so, how to resolve the remaining obstacles.
If anyone from Iraq has successfully joined the program or published an island recently, I would be especially grateful to hear about their experience. Any official clarification or guidance from someone familiar with the program would mean a lot to me.
Thank you for your time and help!
