Fortnite News
The latest Fortnite coverage curated for game developers.
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Dutch consumer group SMC has filed a class action against Epic Games over Fortnite monetization aimed at young players, seeking more than €100 million in refunds and …
Epic Games has settled its case against a former contractor accused of leaking confidential Fortnite collaboration plans tied to brands like Minecraft, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones. The agreement …
Poncle is already re-evaluating its Fortnite collaboration just hours after Epic’s AI announcement, which is a pretty strong signal that the deal may not be as straightforward as it looked. …
Epic is pushing UE6 toward Verse-based gameplay, portable content/economies, and AI-assisted workflows, while UE 5.8 lands with production-ready rendering, animation, and pipeline upgrades. For teams shipping on UE today, the …
UEFN Student Bootcamp is opening applications for a five-day crash course that ends with two weeks to build and ship a Fortnite island. For students, the practical value is less …
Fortnite’s iOS comeback reportedly pulled in 3.4 million downloads worldwide in its first week, which is a strong signal that platform access still moves real volume. For developers, it’s a …
Fortnite is back on the App Store in most markets, but Australia is still excluded, keeping one of the last major regional gaps in the Apple-Epic fight. For developers, it’s …
Fortnite is back on iOS in most markets, but the real story is Epic using the relaunch to pressure Apple over App Store fees. For developers, this is another sign …
Epic and Disney just turned Fortnite into a Star Wars creation platform, with UEFN support for themed islands, templates, assets, and new gameplay hooks like lightsabers and Force powers. For …
Epic says players who bought D4vd-branded Fortnite items will get an immediate self-service refund starting April 28. That’s a fast response, but the cosmetics aren’t being pulled from the game …
Epic Games is set to launch a Disney-themed extraction shooter within Fortnite, aiming to revitalize player engagement. This initiative stems from a significant $1.5 billion partnership with Disney, highlighting a …
Epic Games has laid off around 20% of its staff amid declining revenues from Fortnite, raising concerns about the game's future. This situation particularly impacts roles related to game design …
The recent layoffs have led to the sunset of Fortnite Rocket Racing and the removal of Horizon Chase and Horizon Chase Turbo from digital stores. This shift is particularly concerning …
Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to a significant downturn in Fortnite engagement, impacting various roles across the company. CEO Tim Sweeney emphasized the need for major …
Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees, a significant move that impacts various roles within the company. Despite this, Tim Sweeney emphasized that Fortnite continues to thrive as one …
Epic Games has successfully settled with Google, allowing Fortnite to return to Google Play globally. This development is significant for developers focusing on mobile platforms, as it opens up a …
Epic Games is raising the price of Fortnite's V-Bucks to offset rising operational costs. This change, effective March 19, 2026, will impact players' purchasing power and could influence game monetization …
Fortnite's 'Save the World' mode is now free-to-play, a significant shift that could reshape player engagement and monetization strategies. This change follows a recent announcement of a V-Bucks price increase, …
Epic Games has announced an increase in V-Bucks prices, citing rising operational costs for Fortnite. This decision could impact revenue models for developers, especially those working on free-to-play titles. As …
A new lawsuit reveals that a Fortnite leaker, who has over 13,000 followers, was previously contracted by Epic Games. This situation raises concerns about the implications of insider information leaking …