GameMakers
Why legendary developers are jumping onto Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN)!
Aug 30, 2023
Legendary developers including Alex Seropian, founder of Bungie and Industrial Toys/EA, and Pete Hawley from 100 Thieves discuss their excitement for Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and its potential as a rival to Roblox. They compare the technical limitations and advantages of UEFN and Roblox, explore the economic opportunities for developers, and discuss the importance of collaboration, diversity, and community in game development. They also address the switch from Roblox to UEFN and the reasons why some developers are hesitant to make the jump.
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- Alex Seropian and Pete Hawley are excited about the potential of Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) as a platform rivaling Roblox and see it as an opportunity for experienced developers to build experiences for Fortnite and be part of a successful ecosystem.
- Former Roblox developer, Arthur Trusov, describes UEFN as having better sound fidelity, improved graphics, and more programming customization compared to Roblox, but notes the advantage of Roblox's easier accessibility for younger developers.
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UEFN Unreal Editor for Fortnite and its Creator Economy
Epic recently announced UEFN Unreal Editor for Fortnite, a service currently in public beta. Developers for UEFN will share 40% of Fortnite revenue based on player interest and engagement. Along with the announcement, other initiatives such as the verse programming language, UEFN's analog to Roblox using Lua, and a unified digital asset store called FAB were also introduced.
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