Epic and Disney now let Fortnite creators make Star Wars games

March 19, 2026 Jay Peters

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Epic Games and Disney are making a big announcement as part of their continually deepening relationship. In June, Epic announced that Fortnite creators would "soon" be able to make custom Star Wars-themed games and experiences, and starting Thursday that feature is finally launching. While creators can start making experiences now, they'll be able to publish them for players to jump into beginning May 1st.

Since announcing the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), the tool that lets creators build experiences that sit alongside Epic's own modes like battle royale and Fortnite Festival, Epic started introducing a handful of big-name franchises …

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