Summary
Hi,
After the most recent v31.20 Hotfix, the Camera Orbit device’s “Hide Player Character” Setting being enabled is having a matchmaking / Game bug.
Here are a few things I have tested to come to that conclusion
- I have a published ( Unreleased ) Map which I am planning to release with code - 6043-8584-6343. If you drop into a game, you will spawn in the main pre-game Island, and your player character will be invisible as intended.
Now, when you press start, or the game starts automatically, your player will pop-back into the scene. There is nothing removing the camera, nor is there anything overwriting it.
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I have tested this in a private version as well, and produced the same result.
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In the editor, there is no issue noted. The game works as intended, the player stays invisible throughout as intended. This issue cannot be re-created, only occurs when playing the map as a published version.
Prior to this update, it was working as intended. I had kept this map aside to launch it on a later date, however upon checking, its having this bug.
This does put a stud in my step, as my entire game is based on the usage of the camera orbit device. I understand its a beta / early access device, hence I will look for an alternative. I am sharing this so it can be looked at.
Per my conclusion, no issues with the editor, the device or the project itself. All seems to work fine, issue only arises when playing a game which uses that device.
Please select what you are reporting on:
Unreal Editor for Fortnite
What Type of Bug are you experiencing?
Devices
Steps to Reproduce
Publish a map using Camera Orbit Device with setting “Hide Player Character”
Expected Result
Player character stays hidden
Observed Result
Player character pops back into the scene as soon as the game starts. Player stays hidden during the pre-game lobby.
Platform(s)
PC
Island Code
6043-8584-6343