Fortnite: Creative Dev Tracker

UPDATE (January 20, 2023)

The Fortnite v23.20 update brings the Shockwave Hammer, Falcon Scout, Guardian Shield, and Reboot Van from Fortnite Battle Royale! v23.20 also brings an upgraded Ball Spawner device, new visual variants for the Wildlife Spawner, custom post-game options expanded to all islands, plus updates and bug fixes for devices, islands, and tools.

Shockwave Hammer

The Shockwave Hammer is a melee weapon that not only does damage, but can also launch the player, a player's squad, or their opponents away from the point of impact.

After charging up the Slam attack, players can launch others by releasing the primary fire control while they are jumping in the air. They can launch t...

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The Fortnite v23.10 update brings the Dirt Bike, Ex-Caliber Rifle, Slap Berry, and Slap Juice from the new Chapter of Fortnite Battle Royale! Additionally, there are some quality-of-life updates to core game systems, such as a new Event Browser for those using the direct event binding system, and a smaller collision capsule around players.

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The v23.00 update brings updated versions of many devices in Creative! Additionally, v23.00 contains changes to the Battle Royale Island and related settings, new ways to customize the end-of-game messages for your Battle Royale Island, the hurdling player movement type, new weapons from Fortnite Battle Royale, and the Wave Defense island template, plus bug fixes for Prefabs and Galleries, devices, and more.

Device Conversion

The new chapter introduces updated versions of many devices in the Creative toolset! Here are some examples of the improvements:

• We've improved the UX across all devices.
• We've improved the UI for selecting colors and entering numeric values by adding the Color Picker flyout and direct-entry numeric input to devices with those kinds of options.
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The v22.40 update brings the Class Selector UI and D-Launcher devices for creators, as well as the Dial-A-Drop and Grapple Glider items to include in your experiences. Additionally, this update contains the Big Battle mode to create in your own Battle Royale Island, plus other updates and bug fixes.

Class Selector UI Device

The Class Selector UI device can create both a popup dialog and a new... Read more

The Fortnite v22.30 update brings the Battle Royale Island to Creative! Using the four special devices that are preplaced on this starter island, you can create a customized Battle Royale experience of your very own. v22.20 also includes a significant UI improvement for the Spatial Thermometer memory system, new Prefabs and Galleries from The Convergence as well as other updates and bug fixes for devices, Prefabs, and Galleries.

Battle Royale Island

There's a new starter island: the Battle Royale Island! With this starter island, you can use special devices to create a custom Battle Royale experience with the current version of the Fortnite Battle R...

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The Fortnite v22.20 update brings the brand-new Direct Event Binding system for devices in Creative! Also, with the new AI Patrol Path Node device, you can create patrol paths for guards spawned from a Guard Spawner device. You can find basic instructions for the AI Patrol Path Node here in the patch notes. v22.20 also includes updates and bug fixes for devices, Prefabs, and Galleries.

Direct Event Binding

The v22.20 update introduces a new system that will completely change the way you build islands: Direct Event Binding! Direct Event Binding allows devices to communicate directly with other devices. Using the new UI that comes with this system, you can set up connections between devices withou...

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The v22.00 update brings the Port-A-Bunker item, and the new Slide Kick player movement. v22.00 also contains updates and bug fixes for devices, Prefabs, and Galleries.

Port-A-Bunker

The Port-A-Bunker is a smaller, 1x1 version of the Port-A-Fort. This thrown item provides portable cover for players. It can be especially useful in Zero Build modes!

Slide Kick

A new player movement type has been added in this update. When Allow Slide Kick is turned on, if a player slides into another player or a destructible object, they will perform a sliding kick that does damage and has knockback. This can be turned on or off in the My Island Settings tab, the Class Designer device, or the Team Settings & Inventory device.

New in Creative Documentation

In our Fortnite Creative Documentation, we have a...

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The v21.30 update brings the new Player Marker device, the Prime Shotgun from Battle Royale, as well as new Galleries such as the Deserted Fortress collection, the Waterfall Gallery and the Cuddle Tree Prop Gallery. There are hundreds of new icons that can be used with devices like the Accolade, Tracker, and Beacon devices. Plus UI improvements, bug fixes, and more!

Hub Changes

In case you missed it, in v21.20 we introduced a new Hub layout that focuses on giving you a place to showcase the community’s artistic skills. To accomplish this, we have removed matchmaking portals and featured rifts. Instead, up to 8 Golden Rifts will be available to creator groups in the hub (one for each person in your party). There is also one Creator Showcase map selected by the Hub creator. You can also continue playing in private parties by using the Matchmaking Portal Console for the Creator Showcase map.

Player Marker

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The Fortnite Creative v21.20 update brings the Charge SMG into Creative! Also, the Baller Vehicle Spawner has some new options, making Ballers work like the updated Baller in Battle Royale. There's also a new island template, and some new Prefabs and Galleries too.
 

Charge SMG

The Charge SMG is a burst style SMG that fires when the trigger is released. The longer the trigger is held, the longer the burst. The Charge SMG is available in all rarities (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Mythic).

Ripsaw Launcher and Firework Flare Gun

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Learn about what’s new in the Fortnite Creative v21.10 update!

• The Wildlife Spawner device now spawns wolves and boars you can ride.
• You can now use the Guard Spawner device to allow players to hire spawned guards.
• Use the new Item Placer device to place weapons and consumables on props or building pieces.
• Other additions + bug fixes.

 

Rideable Wildlife 

Let your imagination, and wildlife, run wild with the introduction of rideable wildlife in Fortnite Creative! Deathrun on the back of a wolf, anyone? 

In the Wildlife Spawner's Customize panel, set the Riding option to Enabled to allow players to ride wolves or boars from that Wildlife Spawner to be rideable in your game. 

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A New Season has arrived and brings new items, new props, the Level Instance device, and a new, easy way for players to support creators by liking your Island! 

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Fortnite Updates

 

• We've made performance improvements to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles running in 60 FPS that reduces input latency for players who select the “Low Input Latency Mode” in the settings (Settings > Game > Extra Game Options). Low Input Latency has been enabled by default.

• In case you missed it - V-Bucks purchased on PlayStation join the Fortnite Shared wallet!  V-Bucks purchased on PlayStation may now be used across platforms that support Fortnite Shared Wallet (PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Android, and cloud gaming services).

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Where we droppin?
 

Hey Creators! Have you ever looked at Tilted Towers and thought about the awesome things you could do if only you had the POI? Well, now is your chance as the v20.30 update introduces the Tilted Towers POI to Creative!

Armored Battle Bus

What do you get when you cross a Prop Mover device, Tilted Towers and an Armored Battle Bus? I guess we will find out! The Armored Battle Bus and the Cow Catcher devices will be available with 20.30 for ultimate ramming power. 

Island Template Updates

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The v20.20 Fortnite Creative update adds the new Video Player, Water, and VFX Devices! Along with new devices, we’ve also added some additional Prefabs and Galleries and a brand new island to create on, the Greasy Grove Battle Royale Point of Interest! 

Prop Mover

The v20.10 update had a bit of a surprise in it, the Prop Mover! This device was released earlier than planned and in its current state should be considered a Beta device that we’re releasing to everyone. If you’re using the Prop Mover, understand that you might be asked to remove it from your map. For example: you’re featured in the Hub but the Prop Mover is causing performance issues. Additionally, some features that the Prop Mover currently has may change over time. We'll be taking your feedback into account, so let us know what you think!

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The v20.10 adds a new weapon to take care of those pesky vehicles, and an update to the Wildlife, Creature, and Guard spawners. 

Battle Royale Weapons

Rock vehicles with the Anvil Rocket Launcher. With the Anvil Rocket Launcher, look into its scope and lock onto your vehicle target. Once your target’s locked, fire a rocket that’ll go flying its way!

Update: Wildlife, Creature, Guard Spawners

We’ve increased the max health of Wildlife, Creatures and Guards by up to 10 times the previous amount! 

Other Feature Updates

• Additional fantasy music added to the Radio device, and sfx to the Speaker device.

Prefab & Gallery Updates

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New: Chapter 3 Season 2 Features

Chapter 3 Season 2 is here and in this release we’re adding all the new Battle Royale features, such as mantling, overshield, new weapons and more! We’ve compiled all the Battle Royale movement information in a section titled “Building Basics” for Creators on the ...

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The v19.40 update brings a brand new device in the Guard Spawner! Along with the Guard Spawner, we’ve updated several additional devices, and are introducing island trailers into Fortnite Discover in the v19.40 update.

Creators, remember the Fortnite Creative Documentation Site is updated every patch with additional details, use cases, and thought starters for newly released and updated devices.  

Island Trailers in Fortnite Discover

Big news, island trailers are now live v19.40! Make sure ...

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Hey Creators,

Fortnite’s Discover section exists to highlight and feature more community creations than ever before, with support for custom images and trailers. The Discover section is a great opportunity for your hard work to be highlighted, seen and played by Fortnite players.

How do you get your Fortnite Creative island into Discover? Learn more below!

Getting your Island into the Discover Section

In order for your island to have th...

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The v19.30 update brings the new Fire Volume device, an update to turn any prop into a resource node, along with the HUD controller and new teleport linking options!

Creators, remember the Fortnite Creative Documentation Site is updated every patch with additional details, use cases, and thought starters for newly released and updated devices.  

Game Mode Select Screen Removed

With this week’s v19.30 update, we’ve removed the initial game screen (which appeared on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC)...

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Are you an avid fan of Fortnite Creative, or just like to discover new Fortnite experiences? The Stoneheart Trials will reward you with in-game items for playing Battle Royale and placing in the top 10. You can also earn a reward by playing and voting for your favorite Creative map out of the six available, which have all been designed by up-and-coming French creators!

We have selected these six French map creators to participate in the Stoneheart Trials: 
 

• Darki
• Mension
• Edouard
• Lemoon
• Volviik
• Wiskstars

How to Participate in the Stoneheart Trials

Log into your Epic Games account on the ... Read more