Epic and Disney launch largest IP toolset to date, allowing creators to build Star Wars games in Fortnite
Epic and Disney have opened up a Star Wars toolset for Fortnite creators, letting them build themed islands in Unreal Editor for Fortnite and Fortnite Creative, or convert existing islands into Star Wars versions. The package includes templates, gameplay features, UI/fonts, and a library of Star Wars characters, locations, vehicles, and weapons pulled from prior Battle Royale seasons.
This matters because it’s not just content access; it’s a publishing pipeline. Creators can ship Star Wars islands through Creator Portal, but they need to join the Fortnite Developer Program, accept extra terms, follow Star Wars Brand Rules, and give Disney 20% of engagement payout. Epic also says more features are coming, including first-person weapon support, custom items, and inventories, which suggests this is meant to be a living platform rather than a one-off promo.
“Interactive entertainment is rapidly becoming one of the defining forces in how audiences experience stories.”
- what
- Epic and Disney launched a Star Wars toolset for Fortnite creators, including UEFN and Fortnite Creative support.
- who
- Epic Games, Disney, Lucasfilm, and creator teams including Jogo Studios, Beyond Creative, and FOAD.
- impact
- Creators can build and publish Star Wars islands, but must join the Fortnite Developer Program and share 20% of engagement payout with Disney.
- context
- This is Fortnite's largest IP toolset to date and expands Disney's push toward an open, persistent social universe.
Big creator opportunity, but heavy IP and revenue constraints.
Follow Epic Games updates
See relevant stories in your personalized news feed.
Discussion