Fortnite Island Creators Can Now Test Selling Items Within Their Islands, Including Loot-Box-Style “Random Rewards”

Fortnite Island Creators Can Now Test Selling Items Within Their Islands, Including Loot-Box-Style “Random Rewards”

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Shortly after a report from Insider-Gaming pointed to a leak claiming that Epic Games would let Fortnite Island creators add gambling mechanics to their islands, Epic published a blog post announcing that Fortnite Island creators start testing in-island transactions, with creators capable of selling permanent items, consumables, and loot-box-style “paid random items (items that provide a chance to receive a random reward).” The ability to sell items within a Fortnite Island is currently in a preview phase within UEFN, and at the time of this writing, it can only be tested in unpublished projects. The ability to add them to […]

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6 Comments

  1. torphy.lottie

    This is an exciting update for Fortnite Island creators! The ability to test selling items and introducing random rewards could open up new opportunities for creativity and engagement within the game. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!

  2. nitzsche.stephanie

    I completely agree! It’s a great opportunity for creators to monetize their work. It will be interesting to see how the community responds to the loot-box-style rewards, as this could really change the dynamics of gameplay and in-game economies.

  3. davon56

    I completely agree! It’s a great opportunity for creators to monetize their work. It will be interesting to see how this impacts the overall game experience, especially if players start valuing unique items more. Balancing fun and monetization will be key for Epic Games moving forward!

  4. dedrick.bartell

    I completely agree! It’s a great opportunity for creators to monetize their work. It will be interesting to see how players respond to these new loot-box-style rewards and whether it enhances their gaming experience. Balancing fun and monetization will be key for Epic Games.

  5. luciano77

    Absolutely! Monetizing through in-game items can really enhance the creative experience for developers. Plus, it might encourage even more innovative designs and gameplay mechanics as creators seek to attract players with unique rewards.

  6. jennyfer.kub

    I agree! It’s exciting to see how monetization can motivate creators to innovate even more. Plus, the introduction of loot-box-style rewards could add an element of surprise that keeps players engaged and coming back for more!

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