Save Point Device does not clear Data when Spawn Limit = 1

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Summary

When connected via Verse and event bindings, the Save Point Device fails to clear player data when the Clear Player option is triggered using a trigger_device. This issue specifically occurs when the island’s Spawn Limit is set to 1. If the spawn limit is greater than 1, the clear function works as expected.

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Unreal Editor for Fortnite

What Type of Bug are you experiencing?

Devices

Steps to Reproduce

Devices Required:

  • 1 Save Point Device
  • 3 Trigger Devices (save_trigger, clear_trigger, was_cleared_trigger)
  • (Optional) Item Spawner and Guard Spawner for context testing

Verse Code:

using { /Fortnite.com/AI }
using { /Fortnite.com/Characters }
using { /Fortnite.com/Devices }
using { /Fortnite.com/Game }
using { /UnrealEngine.com/Temporary/Diagnostics }
using { /UnrealEngine.com/Temporary/SpatialMath }
using { /UnrealEngine.com/Temporary/UI }
using { /Verse.org/Random }
using { /Verse.org/Simulation }

<#
    Setup:
    - Save Trigger → Save Player
    - Clear Trigger → Clear Player
    - Was Cleared Trigger → Clear Trigger OnTriggered
#>

save_point_test_device := class(creative_device):

    @editable
    save_trigger : trigger_device = trigger_device{}

    @editable
    clear_trigger : trigger_device = trigger_device{}

    @editable
    was_cleared_trigger : trigger_device = trigger_device{} # Used to print a statement that the clear trigger actually executed.

    OnBegin<override>(): void =
        save_trigger.TriggeredEvent.Subscribe(OnSaveTriggerPressed)
        was_cleared_trigger.TriggeredEvent.Subscribe(OnWasClearedTriggerPressed)

        Players := GetPlayspace().GetPlayers()
        for (Player : Players):
            if (fc := Player.GetFortCharacter[]):
                fc.EliminatedEvent().Subscribe(OnEliminated)

    OnEliminated(res: elimination_result): void =
        if (Agent := res.EliminatedCharacter.GetAgent[]):
            Print("Triggering Clear Trigger!") # Confirmed in logs
            clear_trigger.Trigger(Agent)

    OnSaveTriggerPressed(Agent: ?agent): void =
        Print("Save Triggered!") # Confirmed in logs

    OnWasClearedTriggerPressed(Agent: ?agent): void =
        Print("Save Point Clear called!") # Confirmed in logs

In-Editor Setup:

  1. Place all devices in the level.
  2. In the Save Point Device:
    • Set Save Player to the save_trigger’s OnTriggered event.
    • Set Clear Player to the clear_trigger’s OnTriggered event.
  3. In the was_cleared_trigger:
    • Set its Trigger to the clear_trigger’s OnTriggered event.
  4. (Optional) Add item/guard spawners for saved state testing.

Reproduction Steps:

  1. Set Island Spawn Limit to 1.
  2. Start a session and collect a weapon or item.
  3. Trigger the Save Trigger by walking over it.
  4. End the game.
  5. Restart and allow yourself to be eliminated.
  6. End and restart the game again.

Expected Result

The Save Point Device should clear the player’s saved data upon elimination, resulting in a fresh inventory on game restart.

Observed Result

The player respawns in the new game with previously saved items, indicating the Clear Player logic did not fully execute.

Platform(s)

Windows

Additional Notes

  • Using button devices for save/clear functionality works correctly.
  • The issue only occurs when the trigger device is used while Spawn Limit = 1.
  • When Spawn Limit > 1, the Save Point Device clears data as expected.
  • All logs confirm that the clear_trigger is being called, suggesting the issue lies in how the Save Point Device handles trigger events under restricted spawn conditions.
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I was able to fix this by calling the Clear Event when the game starts. Still going to leave this up though, may be useful to know

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