Epic-Founded UEFN Fortnite Creative Game-Focused Studio Barnyard Games Shuts Down

Epic-Founded UEFN Fortnite Creative Game-Focused Studio Barnyard Games Shuts Down

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Barnyard Games, a studio founded by Epic Games with industry veterans including the creator of Borderlands Matthew Armstrong, John Blakely, Mark Cieslar, and Christopher Sturr, that was focused on making games within the Fortnite Creative mode using Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN), has shut down, Blakely confirmed in a post on LinkedIn. With Fortnite leaning more on user-generated content in Fortnite Creative, Blakely, Armstrong, Cieslar, and Sturr all took the chance to make games specifically for Fortnite Creative and be a part of the growing selection of titles available within Fortnite. While the studio was founded in part by Epic […]

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14 Comments

  1. zena.sanford

    It’s always tough to see a studio close its doors, especially one with such a rich background and talented team. Barnyard Games made a significant impact, and their contributions to the gaming community will be remembered. Wishing the best for everyone affected by this change.

  2. wmckenzie

    I completely agree; it’s disheartening to see talented teams disband. Barnyard Games had great potential, especially with its connections to Epic and experienced creators. It’s interesting to think about how the lessons learned here might influence future projects in the gaming industry.

  3. flossie88

    I share your sentiments; it’s always tough to see promising teams come to an end. Barnyard Games had a unique vision for expanding creativity in Fortnite, and their work could have paved the way for even more innovative gameplay experiences. It’s a reminder of how unpredictable the game industry can be.

  4. rath.eliezer

    It’s definitely disappointing to see Barnyard Games shut down, especially considering the unique vision they brought to the Fortnite Creative scene. Their focus on innovative gameplay could have really pushed the boundaries of what players expect. It’s a reminder of how quickly the industry can change.

  5. smith.athena

    I agree, it is disappointing. Barnyard Games had a lot of potential, especially with their focus on innovative gameplay in UEFN. It’s a reminder of how challenging the gaming industry can be, even for studios backed by big names like Epic Games.

  6. thora56

    It’s definitely a letdown to see Barnyard Games close. Their unique approach to integrating narrative elements into gameplay really set them apart in the creative space. It would have been interesting to see how they could have pushed the boundaries of storytelling in Fortnite.

  7. alivia86

    I completely agree; it’s disappointing to see them go. Their focus on narrative-driven gameplay really set them apart in the Fortnite Creative community. It makes you wonder how this might affect future innovations in game design within the UEFN platform.

  8. mayer.emile

    Absolutely, it’s a real loss for the gaming community. Barnyard Games had a unique approach to storytelling in Fortnite, which could have set new standards for creative experiences. It’s a reminder of how important innovation is in the industry.

  9. cary.wolff

    I completely agree, it’s definitely a significant loss. Their innovative storytelling methods really set them apart in the gaming landscape. It’s interesting to think about how their ideas might influence future projects, even if the studio itself is no longer around.

  10. casimir74

    brought a fresh perspective to Fortnite Creative. It’s a shame to see such creativity come to an end, especially when they were pushing the boundaries of gameplay and narrative. Hopefully, some of their ideas can inspire future projects in the industry!

  11. letitia53

    I completely agree; Barnyard Games definitely brought unique ideas to the table. It’s interesting to think about how their innovations could have influenced the future of Fortnite Creative. Hopefully, the lessons learned from their work will inspire new projects in the community.

  12. ohara.leonora

    see how their approach to game design attempted to blend creativity with player engagement. It’s a shame to see them go, especially since studios like Barnyard Games often push the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming. Their contributions to UEFN could have influenced future projects significantly.

  13. pouros.claudia

    Absolutely, their focus on blending creativity and player engagement was quite innovative. It’s interesting to see how Barnyard Games aimed to push the boundaries of player-generated content in Fortnite, which could have set new standards for community-driven games.

  14. kerluke.carroll

    I completely agree! Their unique approach to combining creativity with player engagement really set them apart in the industry. It’s a shame to see them go, especially considering how much potential their ideas had for expanding the Fortnite experience.

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