Unreal Editor Fortnite unlocks the power of the Unreal Editor for creators to publish new and diverse experiences in Fortnite. UEFN is here to empower you as creators to build bigger and better experiences.
What can you do with UEFN?
UEFN builds on the concepts used in the Fortnite Creative toolset, but with some new features and capabilities.
Such as:
- Importing your own custom content to use in your experiences.
- Sculpting and painting your own terrain.
- Creating new gameplay with Verse, a new programming language.
- Building a cinematic sequence with the Level Sequencer.
- Designing layouts using Fortnite props and galleries you already know and love.
- Using Live Edit to work on and test a project in real time with others!
Things to know before getting started:
- Know that UEFN is in development and features are subject to change.
- As this is a Private Alpha, be aware that there are bugs. Please feel free to report issues on the forums. Reporting bugs ensures we are aware of challenges our creators are running into.
- You currently cannot publish your creations. However, you can test them with other Private Alpha users by having them join your session via the social panel.
- Please observe your NDAs. It allows us to share the latest and greatest with you!
We want to hear from you
As you use UEFN, we would like to hear from you. Please post your creations, feedback, questions and challenges you run into on the forums. It enables us to make UEFN great.
Useful Links
Here is a collection of links that you will find helpful in your UEFN journey.
- Documentation:https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/creative/docs/uefn
- Forums: https://forums.unrealengine.com/c/uefn-alpha/
- Release Notes: https://forums.unrealengine.com/c/uefn-alpha/announcements/
Getting Started Tour
To get started with UEFN we recommend beginning by following the Starting Out In Unreal Editor for Fortnite Guide. Especially if you have never used an Unreal Editor before.
Step by Step Guide:
- Launch UEFN
- Create a project
- Get to know the User Interface
- Playtest your project
- Explore the controls in Creative Edit
Note: If you have never used the Fortnite Creative toolset before, you may also benefit from our Starting Out in Fortnite Creative Guide.
Start Creating
Now that you’re familiar with working in UEFN, you can jump right into:
- Exploring the new Event Binding System - The successor to the Channels System.
- Build unique landscapes for your Island - Build your own landscape for your island and paint it.
- Programming with Verse - Learn Verse, the programming language for UEFN.
- Adding Custom Content to your Project - Expand the scope of what your games look like.
- Following a Tutorial for Creating Experiences - Make a Box Fight in UEFN
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share with you. We want to hear from you on the forums. Let us know what you think and what you plan on using UEFN for!