Summary
Widgets added through Verse to a player’s player_ui render underneath native Fortnite UI elements when using a passive input mode such as ui_input_mode.None. The same Verse UI renders above the native UI when its input mode is changed to ui_input_mode.All.
This prevents creators from displaying passive, non-interactive Verse UI above native Fortnite widgets. The only known workaround is to use a HUD Message device, which is unsuitable for general custom UI.
Please select what you are reporting on:
Unreal Editor for Fortnite
What Type of Bug are you experiencing?
UI/Tools
Steps to Reproduce
Create a Verse widget containing a clearly visible image, color block, or other canvas element.
Add the widget to the player’s player_ui using player_ui_slot{InputMode := ui_input_mode.None}.
Position the Verse widget so that it overlaps a native Fortnite widget, such as the expanded map.
Launch a play session and open the native Fortnite widget.
Observe that the native Fortnite UI is drawn above the Verse widget.
Change the same slot to player_ui_slot{InputMode := ui_input_mode.All}.
Repeat the test.
Observe that the Verse widget now draws above the native Fortnite UI, despite no relevant visual or layout change.
Expected Result
Verse widgets should have a supported way to render above native Fortnite UI while remaining passive and non-interactive. Input routing should not determine the visual layer of the widget.
A widget using ui_input_mode.None should be able to appear on the same foreground UI layer as it does with ui_input_mode.All, or Verse should expose an explicit layer/z-order option for placement relative to native Fortnite UI.
Observed Result
Verse widgets using ui_input_mode.None are rendered underneath native Fortnite widgets. Setting InputMode to ui_input_mode.All moves the Verse UI above the native UI, but also captures player input and changes gameplay behavior.
As a result, creators cannot place passive Verse UI above native Fortnite UI. The only known workaround is a HUD Message device.
Platform(s)
PC
