Unreal Engine and Epic Games had a space at the GDC (Game Developers Conference), where they introduced the new Unreal Engine 5.4. This version of the popular engine has a lot of new features regarding animation. Fortnite has also appeared on the conference, with several, especially in the UEFN territory (Unreal Editor for Fortnite).
Epic Games confirmed outstanding numbers for Creators 2.0 on UEFN. The details talk about more than 80,000 islands created that utilized the tools provided by Epic Games and Unreal technology. Fortnite keeps making the possibilities for first-time developers even more user-friendly.
Fortnite UEFN numbers surprised audiences in the State of Unreal at the GDC
At the GDC, Epic Games and Unreal Engine unveiled numerous new updates, including the first trailer for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, which shows Unreal Engine 5.4 in action. After the game’s story trailer, a tech demo showcasing all the features of this engine in Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra followed. The MetaHuman technology that generates very incredible NPCs makes some new additions regarding the clothes of these characters and more. But one of the main things about the conference was Fortnite and the UEFN, which revealed impressive numbers.
Epic Games revealed that the Unreal Editor for Fortnite, simply known as UEFN, was an unbelievable success between 2.0 creators. Since the release of this new development platform a year ago, users have created over 80,000 islands. Epic Games has also confirmed that MetaHuman technology will be available on UEFN, so creators can have these NPCs on their islands. UEFN allows creators to create original Rocket Racing tracks using these tools.
UEFN and Fortnite want to really change the way games are developed
The UEFN and Unreal Engine 5.4 now include Fall Guys assets, so creators can now make this crossover possible. Fortnite possibilities keep expanding; the metaverse that Epic Games created is adding new things every day, making players enter a different game every time. Fortnite is really aiming to have everything in one place; the new Rocket Racing, LEGO, and Fortnite Festival are proof of that.
LEGO has also created new content for Fortnite; several islands based on the original LEGO IP, like Ninja Go, will be available soon. Epic Games has a lot of plans for this game, and Fortnite has also made a deal with Disney about bringing the content to the popular title. The idea behind Epic Games is to make Fortnite a new platform for gaming. This battle royale has come a long way since its launch.
What are your thoughts about the new UEFN Fortnite? Will Fortnite keep expanding?
