Fortnite Expands UEFN Tools to Let Creators Build Custom Star Wars Islands
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Epic Games is introducing Star Wars toolsets to Fortnite Creative and UEFN, allowing players to build custom Star Wars islands, stage lightsaber battles, and script narrative experiences starting this May.
Fortnite is giving creators a massive new sandbox to play in, with Epic introducing dedicated Star Wars toolsets for the Unreal Editor for Fortnite and Creative modes. Reported by Mark Warren over at Rock Paper Shotgun, these new assets give builders the power to craft custom planets like Hoth and Tatooine, complete with iconic set pieces like the Mos Eisley Cantina, Death Star props, and a looming Star Destroyer in the sky. Alongside the environment pieces, creators can drop in classic characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, set up vehicle combat using pilotable X-wings and TIE Fighters, and arm players with customizable lightsabers and blasters.
The update also brings narrative and roleplaying templates into the mix, featuring new conversation devices and NPC functionality to help builders script interactive scenarios within their custom spaces. However, bringing a galaxy far, far away into the ultimate crossover battle royale comes with some strict guidelines. Creators must enroll in the Fortnite Developer Program and adhere to specific brand rules that forbid using Star Wars assets for political, social, or religious commentary. That means your grand plans for a heavily allegorical Tatooine trading post will have to stay on the drawing board.
For the broader player base and the stream-watching community, this update is a goldmine for custom game modes and chaotic creator content. Once the publishing window opens on May 1st, expect custom servers to fill up with ridiculous mashups featuring stormtroopers hitting the griddy alongside random crossover skins. You can read the original coverage and check out the full details over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Fortnite, Star Wars, UEFN, Epic Games, Gaming News
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun