Available only for PC, Unreal Editor promises to turn Fortnite’s creative mode 180 degrees by making it easy and simple to create completely original games. Here we tell you everything!
If you like video games, it is almost certain that at some point in your life you dreamed of creating your own works, and despite the fact that this has become easier every day, it is a reality that is still quite far from the reach of the general public. . luckily for everyone Fortnite announced the premiere of Unreal Editor, its new “creative mode” that promises to forever change the way we play Fortnite.
What is Unreal Editor for Fortnite?
Specifically, Unreal Editor is a PC application that allows you to design, develop and publish games and experiences directly in Fortnite. This editor is based on the concepts used in the Fortnite creative mode toolset, with the addition of new features and capabilities taken from Unreal Engine 5, the engine of Epic Games, with which the game itself is developed.
Beyond has been working in #UEFN for the past few months and @kurmay3d and Paulo Corona have prepared two impressive demos that showcase the power of UEFN! This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to reveal more of what we’ve been working on in the upcoming months. pic.twitter.com/EudKokuPsZ
— BeyondCreative (@BeyondFN) March 22, 2023
In this way, with Unreal Publisherthe players will have at their disposal many of the powerful tools and workflows in Unreal Engine 5, such as importing custom assets, modeling, materials and visual effects (VFX), and control rig. With the difference that it will be adapted to work directly in Fortnite and publish our games right there.
All this will allow you to produce and publish games and experiences directly into Fortnite for the rest of the community to enjoy. Something similar to what is already happening with Roblox, which is why many people already associate this change with the famous Android and PC title.
We know this can be hard to understand at first, but unlike the familiar Fortnite creative mode where you build and edit islands within the game itself, Unreal Editor is an editor that allows you to create completely new games (yes, games) for Fortnite.
In short, Unreal Editor is a powerful tool that expands the capabilities of Fortnite’s creative mode and gives content creators the ability to create totally original games and experiences. With this tool, Fortnite becomes a platform for game development, which means that every experience created can be published on Fortnite and reach a potential audience of millions of people. Undoubtedly, a revolution.