The Fortnite Team

The Fortnite Team



13 Sep


This week we are adding new prefabs, two new Starter islands, and a variety of gameplay and device updates.

If you haven't had a chance yet, please read our Sept 9th, 2021, blog on the New Fortnite Discover Submission process, with details for creators on the new Discover UI. The blog is filled with everything you need to know to submit your next creation! 

Prefab & Gallery Updates 

  • Added new mausoleum assets to Spooky Pro...
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09 Sep


Hey Creators,

The new Discover UI for players is a big change, and with it, we want to make sure creators are set up for success. With the new Discover update, we’ll be able to feature even more of your creations, with support for custom images and eventually trailers. This update is a great opportunity for all your hard work to be highlighted and more discoverable by players.

Let’s learn more below...

How Does the Discover UI Impact Creators?

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07 Sep


You’ve seen her before. Mysterious and amazing, Windwalker Echo is the hero from 2020’s Unreal Engine 5 reveal, and begins a new journey in Fortnite. Find her in the Item Shop tonight!

Fortnite Windwalker Echo

Ready to Soar: Windwalker Echo is ready for the Battle Bus


Alongside her arrival, Windwalker Echo once again stars in a new Un...

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03 Sep


Hey Fortnite fans,

Jump into Party Royale this Sunday, September 5, to watch the best Fortnite players around the world as they compete in the Chapter 2 Season 7 FNCS Finals! Our competitors are playing for more than $3,000,000 and the ownership of the Axe of Champions. The show begins at 1PM ET with the start of the EU FNCS Finals. Head over to the Big Screen as we prepare to crown our FNCS Champions in EU, NAE, Brazil and NAW.

The FNCS Finals Schedule

EU, NAE, and NAW Shows

(All times are listed in ET)
1:00pm - Live EU coverage (English, Spanish, German, French)
5:00pm - Live NAE coverage (English)
9:00pm - Live NAW coverage (English)
12:30am - Approximate end

BR Show

Don't forget to select the language of the broadcast you want to watch before joining Party Royale by entering the Setting...

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Friends of photogenic aliens,

Recently, we asked you to share screenshots of your custom Kymera. (Or any cosmic screenshot!) Clearly no alien to the camera, here are some of our favorite screenshots that YOU took. 
 



okota_or Kymera Fortography

Pre-takeover stretch. Photo by ...

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Operation: Sky Fire

With the Mothership’s sights set on the Imagined Order’s secret base at Corny Complex, Slone has hatched a plan to end the Invasion once and for all. You’ve answered her calls, worked as an undercover agent for the IO - now it’s time to infiltrate The Last Reality and put a stop to the Alien’s occupation. 

It’s time to commence: Operation: Sky Fire.

Operation: Sky Fire -- Fortnite’s Chapter 2 Season 7 ending event -- takes place at 4 PM ET on September 12. Join a strike team and sneak aboard the Mothership to deliver IO’s final message to the invading Aliens. 

The Operation: Sky Fire event playlist will be available 30 minutes prior to start for players to jump in and reserve their spot in the mission. Be sure to log in early and standby for go ...

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Hey there!

Ever wanted to know how to publish your Fortnite Creative island to the world? Below you’ll find a guide on how to join the Support-A-Creator program and publish your island creations built in Fortnite Creative.

Did you know?

Creators have the opportunity to both publish their islands for the world to see and earn money from their creations via the Support-A-Creator program! 

First, you will need to make sure that you meet all of the eligibility requirements for the Support-A-Creator program. These requirements include the following:

  • You must be at least 13 years old, or at least 14 years old if you are a resident of South Korea.
  • You must be capable of accepting the Creator Agreement.
  • You must be capable of abiding by our ...
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  Commanders,

The Blasted Badlands Venture Season and Hit the Road reach their final stop on September 4. Hexslyania may be intimidating, but braving through it will lead to some tasty treats! Below is a rundown on what to expect during the first few weeks of Fortnitemares.

But first - we must mention that one of Homebase's very own has decided to step out of the lab and shred across the battlefield!

Homebase Status Report… Initiate

EN 17BR LarsPack Social Social


The Fortnite Lars Pack

“Looks like the band is back together” - Lars

Lead guitarist of the legendary rock band Steel Wool (and renowned Storm Scientist) is ready to strum up some Husks! The Lars Pack arrives on ... Read more

“I do not seek power. I seek only peace."


Shang-Chi, Marvel’s master of martial arts, leaps into the Island!

Enemies of the Five Weapons Society beware, the Shang-Chi Bundle includes the following Items:
  • Shang-Chi Outfit
  • Great Protector’s Shield Back Bling
  • Blades of the Brother Hand Pickaxes
  • Dragon’s Scale Wrap

Fortnite Shang Chi Item Bundle


Jump into action with Shang-Chi starting Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 8PM ET when he arrives in the Item Shop.


31 Aug


What’s better than a Victory Royale? Winning with your best friends! From August 31 until September 12 at 4:00 PM EDT, playing with a friend brings a new way to unlock free in-game rewards. Welcome to Best Friendzy!
 


Get Started & Earn Points

Visit bestfriendzy.fortnite.com and follow the instructions provided to link your Epic account. Once complete, we’ll track your Best Friendzy progress with your friends.

Your points progression is based on your time spent playing Fortnite with ...

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Greetings creators,

It’s that time again… Spooky Szn is upon us! We’re looking for your best Halloween themed maps, games and experiences.

We’ll be featuring more of your creations than ever before through Discovery! We’re working on improving the visibility and searchability of your creations in Fortnite. Later in October, a “Fortnitemares” section will be added to the Discovery menu and all games submitted to the callout will be featured there!

  • Fortnitemares themed props and prefabs 🎃
  • Social games, encouraging players to make new friends and tell their own stories 💬  
  • Party-sized experiences of all genres 🎉
  • Single-player narrative experiences... maybe a scary one? 👻

Share your content on social with the whole community using #Fortnitemares. Find a team to build with on our Fortnite Creative discord, using ch...

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Summer is winding down but don’t let that stop you from ending the summer without some late fun and rewards. The Island Games Challenges start now! 

CREATIVE LTMS, QUESTS, AND REWARDS

Running August 31 - September 8, 2021, players can play Creative LTMs to earn rewards! All the LTMs (and their Quests) will become available sequentially over the course of the event - remaining available through the end date.

Popular Creative LTMs that will be featured include: 

  • Red vs Blue Rumble - Show off your skills in this fast-paced, casual combat game. Earn gold by eliminating others, and use your gold to upgrade weapons. Infinite respawns and strong starting loadouts keep you in the action. Built by BOYKAARO. 

  • Prison Breakout - You've been caught, and now you must be craft...

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Hey, everyone!

With the release of update v17.50, we launched a new, improved way to discover your next favorite game or experience in Fortnite. Jumping into classics like Solo, Duos, and Squads is as simple as ever, but discovering other games or experiences that suit your tastes — whether made by Epic or the community — has never been easier.
 
Let’s go over how discovering games and experiences has improved.

Fortnite Discover Games Menu


Looking for a certain type of game/experience? Categories got you covered!

Like Deathruns? Zone Wars games? As you can see, there are categories for these. And these are just a couple of them — categories also include “Racing,” “Combat,” “Exploration,” “Adventure,” “Co-Op,” and more. We’re excited to be able...

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The Fortnite Creative v17.50 updates how Discovery works and brings the new Real Time clock, Timer device update and more!

Discovery Changes

With the release of update v17.50, we launched a new and improved way to feature even more of your creations, with support for custom images and eventually trailers.. If you haven't had a chance yet, read our blog on Discover Games and Experiences in Fortnite in an All-New Way. We’ll be providing creators with additional information on how this affects creative submissions in a separate blog post soon.

Haven't had a chance to jump in game and discover all the changes yet? Don't worry, we've got you covered with an overview here in our ...

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Fortnite Crew members,

On August 31 (with the release of the v17.50 update), we’re launching an exclusive new reward for Fortnite Crew subscribers: The Fortnite Crew Legacy Set! This Set includes a Back Bling and unlockable Pickaxe, each an evolving memento of your Fortnite Crew membership.

For every month you’re an active subscriber, you’ll unlock a new Stage of the Legacy Set for up to six total Stages. The Stages unlock on the 14th of each month during your subscription (at 8 PM EDT / 7 PM EST). What does unlocking a Stage of the Set mean? Let’s go over it!
 

  • Stage 1: Unlock the Protocol Pack Back Bling upon being subscribed or subscribing to Fortnite Crew. If you’re not subscribed when the v17.50 update releases, you’ll unlock it immediately when you do subscribe.

  • Stage 2: The Bac...

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28 Aug


Mike Lowrey is one cool customer. Whether he’s involved in explosive action or a high-speed chase, he’s always undeniably smooth. And now, the South Beach detective is heading to Fortnite.
 

Fortnite Mike Lowrey Social
Tough-talking detective who's ready for anything

 

Available in the Item Shop now, the Mike Lowrey Outfit includes the ...

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27 Aug


26 Aug


“I Have a Dream.”

Celebrate the life and work of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a new interactive experience presented by TIME Studios. Developed by members of the community in Fortnite Creative, March Through Time immerses players in the entirety of Dr. King’s monumental “I Have A Dream” speech and the history surrounding it.
 

 

Explore D.C. 63 

March Through Time teleports players to D.C. 63, a reimagined Washington, DC. Built by ChaseJackman, GQuanoe, XWDFr, and YU7A, travel to the Lincoln Memorial and United States National Mall, where Dr. King gave his iconic 17-minute speech for Civil Rights. The experience extends with museum-inspired points of interest, and collaborative mini-game quests you complete with others. These activities progress players through the experience and bring t...

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25 Aug


Before the days of Shadow, Midas set his sights on building an empire of espionage, intrigue, and conquest. Enter his original three operatives.

Fortnite The First Shadows

Coming to Fortnite Crew over the next three months are "The First Shadows,” three unlikely allies united by a genius who saw their potential. September’s Crew Pack brings The ...

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