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Epic Games has released a huge Fortnite Unreal Editor update that lets you design your own Star Wars islands, and now I'm yearning for Battlefront 3 even more than before
Epic Games has released a significant update for Fortnite's Unreal Editor, introducing a large collection of Star Wars-themed assets and tools. This update allows creators to design and publish their own Star Wars-inspired islands within Fortnite Creative and Unreal Editor for Fortnite, featuring iconic characters, locations, music, and weapons. The tools are available now, with publishing capabilities starting May 1.
Fortnite's New Star Wars Map-Making Tools Go Live, But With Some Catches
Epic Games has launched new map-making tools for Fortnite, allowing players to create Star Wars-inspired islands using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). This feature, part of Disney's investment in Epic Games, enables users to build their own Star Wars games and worlds within Fortnite, with publishing to the Creator Portal beginning May 1. However, creators must adhere to strict guidelines regarding content, including prohibitions on political or religious themes, and cannot monetize their creations directly.
Fortnite Adding Ability to Create Your Own Star Wars Games This Week - IGN
Fortnite will release tools this week, starting March 19, allowing creators to develop officially-licensed Star Wars minigames. This feature, following Disney's investment in 2024, will provide Star Wars assets for developers, though players will not be able to immediately play ready-built content. The update coincides with the launch of Fortnite's next battle royale season, which may help address recent community backlash over changes to the game's in-game currency.
Witcher 3 REDkit modding whizz expands Kaer Morhen to match its Witcher 1 equivalent, with references galore
A modder named OlivierR45455566465 has expanded the Kaer Morhen location in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to match its depiction in the original The Witcher 1. This 'Kaer Morhen Extended Edition' mod adds details like Witcher quarters, a lab, a crypt, and landmarks from the first game and its DLC, as well as references from Netflix's animated film. The modder previously created a similar overhaul for Beauclair Palace in the Blood and Wine expansion.
Free Online Game Makers | Shadowfox Games
This article lists and describes various free online game makers that allow users to create games without traditional programming. Tools like Wimi5, Cyberix 3D, Flowlab, and GameSalad are highlighted for their drag-and-drop interfaces and visual logic systems, catering to beginners and those looking to prototype game ideas.