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Epic and Disney Open Star Wars Toolset in Fortnite, Publishing Starts May 1

Creators can begin building today under official licensing terms that route 20% of engagement payouts to Disney.

Overview

  • UEFN and Fortnite Creative now offer official Star Wars characters, vehicles and weapons, plus starter islands for Tatooine, Hoth, Nevarro and a space setting.
  • Templates and systems include lightsaber customization, assignable Force powers, a Hero device for character transformations, enhanced Mandalorian jetpacks, and NPC conversations.
  • Creators can publish finished islands through the Fortnite Creator Portal on May 1, with a dedicated Star Wars Game Collection in Discover and eligibility for Epic’s Picks.
  • Publishing requires enrollment in the Fortnite Developer Program, compliance with Star Wars brand rules, and sharing 20% of engagement payouts with The Walt Disney Company.
  • Epic plans further updates before May 1, including first-person weapon support and beta features for custom items and inventories.