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April 30, 2026

Fortnite’s Star Wars gamble: a tale of chaos, jank, and opportunity

Fortnite has launched three new Star Wars-themed islands, allowing creators and UEFN studios access to pre-licensed assets. This initiative marks a shift in gaming, encouraging unpredictability and creativity. UEFN, a simplified version of Unreal Engine, enables developers to create and publish projects within Fortnite. The three islands include: 1. Galactic Siege: A conquest-style island where teams battle for capture points, featuring hero leveling and NPC interactions, though it suffers from netcode issues. 2. Escape Vader: A four-player co-op mission where players infiltrate a Star Destroyer to retrieve an artifact while avoiding Stormtroopers and Darth Vader, creating a thrilling experience. 3. Droid Tycoon: An idle management simulation where players build a droid army, featuring a gameplay loop of collecting cash and purchasing droids. Epic Games and Disney's strategy integrates Star Wars assets into Fortnite, allowing for creative remixes, but raises concerns about the identity of iconic characters in the Fortnite universe.

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March 24, 2026

Epic Games is killing three popular Fortnite game modes after laying off 1,000 employees

Epic Games has announced the discontinuation of three modes from Fortnite: Rocket Racing, which will be removed in October 2026; Ballistic, which will be taken offline on April 16, 2026; and Battle Stage, also ceasing operations on April 16, 2026. This decision follows the layoff of over 1,000 employees due to a decline in player engagement since 2025. CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the downturn in Fortnite engagement has led to increased spending and the need for major cuts to keep the company funded.

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September 8, 2025

Nazara To Publish Hit PC Game Bodycam On Epic Games’ Fortnite

Bodycam is a new gaming experience launched within the Epic Games-owned platform Fortnite, developed in collaboration with UEFN creator Virstate and Reissad Studio. The game combines tactical action with community-driven modes and is designed for players on console, PC, and mobile platforms. The founders of Virstate and Reissad Studio expressed their belief that Bodycam will inspire other gaming IPs to utilize UEFN, showcasing the platform's potential and aiming to deliver a realistic gaming experience to Fortnite's player base for free.

AppWizard

September 8, 2025

Nazara to publish PC game Bodycam in Fortnite

Nazara Technologies has announced the launch of the PC title Bodycam within Fortnite, marking its first adaptation into the Fortnite ecosystem. The game is being developed using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), enhancing its visuals and performance. This project is a collaboration with Virstate and Reissad Studio, featuring high-stakes tactical action and community-driven modes for players across various platforms. Bodycam will include two multiplayer modes: Gun Game and Team Deathmatch, with additional maps to be introduced later. The game is optimized for UEFN using Unreal Engine 5.3. It is independently created and not sponsored by Epic Games.