Fortnite expands its universe for creators... Epic Games announced on March 19, 2026, that developers will soon be able to craft experiences inspired by Star Wars directly within the game, using UEFN and the Creative Mode. Creators will have access to official resources from the franchise—ranging from scenery and characters to weapons, vehicles, and a variety of gameplay tools.
Starting May 1st, creators will be able to publish their islands through the dedicated creator portal. With this new feature, Fortnite takes another step in expanding its creative space, offering access to a highly recognizable universe already featured in the game, but now fully exploitable by its community of developers.
In practice, Epic Games provides multiple starting environments to help creators bring their visions to life. Four Star Wars islands are available in UEFN, featuring settings inspired by iconic locations like Hoth, Tatooine, and Nevarro. Additionally, two flat islands are included in the Creative mode. Themed galleries also recreate familiar scenes, such as the Death Star, the Tatooine cantina, and the Resistance base.
Additionally, three new templates have been introduced to streamline the creative process: one focused on lightsabers and the Force powers, another designed for team-based combat, and a third tailored for storytelling and role-playing. These tools give developers a more solid foundation to craft a map with a distinct identity, eliminating the need to start from scratch.
The playable content announced is also quite extensive. Creators will be able to incorporate characters such as Luke Skywalker, Dark Vador, Leia Organa, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, and even the Mandalorian, along with other figures from the Star Wars universe. Several vehicles will also be included, such as the X-wings, TIE Fighters, N-1 Starfighters, and the AAT.
Epic also teases over 25 weapons, customizable lightsabers, new Force powers, a hero device, a themed visual interface, and a curated selection of licensed music, including The Imperial March and Cantina Band. However, to publish a Star Wars island, creators will need to join the Fortnite Developers Program, agree to additional terms, and allocate 20% of related revenue to The Walt Disney Company.
This development mainly highlights that Fortnite continues to shape its model around curated experiences, where major licenses serve as a key lever both for developers and for boosting the visibility of the experiences offered to players.
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