Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) is a free suite of Unreal Engine-powered tools for creating and editing props and devices. Creators can build terrain, add props and gameplay mechanics, adjust lighting, and sculpt landscapes. Verse tools let them customize devices, make custom devices, and define game rules and NPC behavior. Live Edit allows changes made in UEFN and Fortnite Creative to be pushed to the Fortnite client. Unreal Revision Control provides project snapshots, history, conflict resolution, and auto checkout. A Fab integration supports browsing and importing third-party assets marked with a UEFN tag. The Creator Portal handles project publishing, team management, private playtests, analytics, and monetization tools. UEFN runs on Windows PCs and requires an Epic Games account, Epic Games Launcher, and Fortnite. Minimum listed requirements include Windows 10 64-bit version 1909 revision .1350 or higher, a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a GTX 960, R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU. Epic warns projects and some third-party assets can run code or access computer data, and unknown-source warnings may not catch every project.
Who it is for
UEFN suits creators building Fortnite projects who need tools for environments, devices, game rules, and testing. Its collaboration, publishing, and team tools may also suit groups developing and managing projects together.
What is good
- Includes Verse tools for devices and game rules.
- Live Edit pushes changes to the Fortnite client.
- Revision Control includes conflict resolution.
- Fab integration supports importing tagged assets.
- Creator Portal includes private playtests and analytics.
What to know first
- Runs on Windows PCs only.
- Requires Fortnite, Epic Games Launcher, and an Epic Games account.
- Minimum listed memory is 16 GB RAM.
- Unknown-source warnings may not catch every project.
Verdict
UEFN brings creation, collaboration, testing, and publishing tools into a Windows PC workflow for Fortnite projects. Review the system requirements and security warnings before opening projects or third-party assets.
Get started with Unreal Editor for Fortnite
- Open the UEFN website.
- Use a Windows PC that meets the minimum requirements.
- Get an Epic Games account, Epic Games Launcher, and Fortnite.
- Use UEFN to create or edit a project.
- Use the Creator Portal to manage and publish projects.
What the free plan stops at
The free plan requires an Epic Games account, Epic Games Launcher, Fortnite, and a Windows PC. The minimum listed system requirements include Windows 10 64-bit version 1909 revision .1350 or later, a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a GTX 960, R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU.
Questions about Unreal Editor for Fortnite
How much does UEFN cost?
The listed plan is free.
What do I need to use it?
An Epic Games account, Epic Games Launcher, Fortnite, and a Windows PC are required.
What are the minimum PC requirements?
The listed minimums include Windows 10 64-bit version 1909 revision .1350 or later, a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a GTX 960, R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU.
Can teams collaborate in UEFN?
Yes. Unreal Revision Control includes snapshots, snapshot history, conflict resolution, and auto checkout. The Creator Portal also provides team management.
How can creators learn or get support?
UEFN provides links to documentation, a learning library, a developer community, forums, Verse snippets, and issue reporting from the editor.
What security cautions apply to projects and assets?
Projects and some third-party assets can run code or access computer data. UEFN warns about detected projects from unknown sources, but those warnings may not detect every one.
Unreal Editor for Fortnite plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game development software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Engine type
- 3d
- Primary targets
- multi-platform
- Multiplayer tools
- Yes
- Source control
- Yes
- Built-in testing
- Yes
- Team collaboration
- Yes
