Fortnite adding Unreal Engine 5 Editor later this year Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Fortnite adding Unreal Engine 5 Editor later this year And allowing creators to monetise content. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 13 May 2022 6 comments Fortnite looks set to dramatically upgrade its user-made creative capabilities later this year, when Epic Games releases the Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Speaking to Fast Company, Epic boss Tim Sweeney said the release would allow "the full capabilities that you've seen [in Unreal Engine] opened up so that anybody can build very high-quality game content and code... and deploy it into Fortnite without having to do a deal with us - it's open to everybody". Fortnite already has a Creative mode where you can build your own Fortnite island or mini-game using Epic-designed props and game design options. But collaborations with brands and monetisation of content has remained controlled by Epic itself. Watch on YouTube Sweeney revealed that "about half of Fortnite play time" is now dedicated to Creative mode maps rather than Epic's own Battle Royale options - something highlighted in-game recently by a rejig of the game's menus, so user-made content sits as prominently as Epic's own modes. Epic's hope is Unreal Editor for Fortnite brings a new level of creativity - and monetisation - to the game. "Our aim is to make it a first-class outlet for reaching the consumers, just like you might look at the mobile app stores and consoles and Steam as ways to reach users," Sweeney said. "Now people are also looking at Fortnite, and at Roblox, as ways of reaching users. "Along with that, we're building an economy, and it will support creators actually building businesses around their work and making increasing amounts of profit from the commerce that arises from people playing their content." Fortnite recently became available via Xbox Cloud Gaming, meaning iPhone users had another route to return to the battle royale without the need for a subscription. Epic's battle royale remains hugely popular. Last month, Fortnite's two-week fundraising period for Ukraine raised an astonishing $144m. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store