Environment Design
Spice Frontier: Cosmic Rush is taking visual storytelling to the next level in UEFN. Building the map’s environment involved staying within the stylistic expectations of Fortnite while reimagining planet Veltegar, the setting of the pilot.
Map Breakdown
The game’s map is mirrored to ensure parity between the opposing sides. Each side has a team base with multiple paths leading out from it to the central combat zone with the qui’la extractor.
Players can strategize which path to take based on their playstyle or the weapons in their inventory!
The Cave
The open area around the extractor can have players easily exposed to the enemy team. The cave gives players a secluded path to heal up or escort their crate. It also provides a cramped fighting space that’s filled with healing plants, stink plants, and bomb plants to make the battle in this area more chaotic.
The Lookout Building
At the other side of the map sits a three level structure with items of power or replenishment. This building ruin also serves as a sniper tower and heavy cover area.
Pre-game Lobby
The pre-game lobby is designed to look like the Serrano’s interior and hangar bay (the crew’s spaceship shown in the pilot). Players can interact with items in the lobby, have a chance to understand the game’s objective, and choose which team they want to be assigned to. This small environment has some hidden easter eggs tucked away and keeps players immersed in the world of Spice Frontier.
Spice Frontier: Escape from Veltegar premieres on Youtube May 21st 2025, alongside our playable UEFN map in Fortnite! 