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@GraemeBullX @MasfewFN this is true for despawning them, too

@GraemeBullX Similar to @MasfewFN I haven't experienced issues with spawned props - no tps effect at all, and I'm spawning hundreds, sometimes thousands! Maybe it's something to do with other aspects of your spawning system/logic which is causing the lag?

Quick tip: Spawning and disposing of props is INCREDIBLY intensive on the server and can cause bad rubber banding and glitching of players (heavy lag). With our boxes on the conveyor in Lucky Block Tycoon we saw an easy 200% improvement today stopping using that method for props

CTR is only relevant with a larger sample size - 1000 impressions is IMO at least 10x too low to even gauge how it performs in the wild. The same goes for the other stats. Many games have acceptable stats when not in discover, only to do a lot worse once they are actually placed in front of players. Honestly, if I were you and I really believed in my project's stats I'd stick it on sponsored and see if I'm right.

I've been struggling to get into Discover tabs since the start of February on my maps, are these not good stats with the CTR and everything? this is a combat map by the way #UEFN #FortniteCreative

@RomeroBlueprint Fair enough, I wasn’t aware that that’s when it was removed - great info to know!

@Viper9FN In December 2025, Player.IsActive[] was on the Verse Persistence Best Practices page. It's no longer on the page, which is why I didn't mention it.

UEFN Verse: Constructor and Persistence In this article I will show how to use a constructor to make it easier to update persisted data. romeroblueprints.blogspot.com/2026/02/uefn-v… #uefn #verse

@RomeroBlueprint Unless there's something I've missed, AFAIK you still need to use IsActive[] to prevent runtime errors. Here's a post as recent as December 2025 from Epic staff confirming as much. Link to the post: forums.unrealengine.com/t/weakmap-runt…

@Viper9FN Thanks, but Epic removed Player.IsActive[] from the Verse Persistence Best Practices documentation. Maybe they fixed the crash. dev.epicgames.com/documentation/…

@MartinieGame These look sick!

Needed a quick break from some other UEFN stuff, so I decided to make some custom buttons from the Brawl Stars UI which I always liked the look of. 🙃 Fully made without any pre-made textures for the buttons, all inside the material ofc :) #UEFN #Fortnite #FortniteCreative

PSA to all creators: REACH OUT TO YOUR PLAYERS!!! I know it’s obvious, but if you haven’t yet, maybe this will convince you⬇️ In just a few days, the players in my Discord server: ✅Shared a game-breaking bug that would have spiraled if not fixed ASAP (I wouldn’t have noticed it in time without them). ✅Gave valuable, objective feedback that led to major pacing improvements on my Fortnite Island (it’s so easy to get tunnel vision and lose touch with what matters most to players). ✅Came up with feature ideas that will permanently improve the new-player experience and shape the island’s future. But most importantly, I got to hear how much joy something I created brings them. It's easy for us creators to forget that our players aren't just numbers in our analytics, they are so much more: A child who just received their first console and is about to experience the joys of gaming for the first time - in your game. A parent, whose love of video games serves as a way to connect with their children every evening, laughing and having fun together - in your game. A group of high school friends, all bonding and having the time of their lives, making core memories they’ll smile about years from now- in your game. The things you make can have a real impact, and being able to see that impact is an incredible feeling. So go on - create that community, set up that event, reach out to your players. It makes game dev so much more rewarding.❤️ #UEFN #FortniteCreative #Roblox #RobloxDev @FNCreate

@CraftyCrisp @Turbo1v1 IDK if this was the vibe you went for, but this feels like a mix between Insurgency, BF, and some of the older CODs! I will say tho one of the reasons why it reminds me of older CoD games is bc of the textures being lower res and the geometry. Is that for performance reasons?

@Turbo1v1 Surely these visuals are good enough😭 x.com/craftycrisp/st…

10 Consecutive Epic’s Picks failures on the same map💔 I’ll get there one day…

@FNCVessel Also don't forget "Downloading referenced content" for 30-40 minutes after a fortnite update 🤓

Current #UEFN workflow experience: >Open project >Wait 10 minutes for project to open >Wait another 5 minutes for shaders to compile >Actually start working on stuff >Import one (1) file >Editor freezes for another 2 minutes >Attempt to launch session >Fortnite doesn't start >Attempt again >Game launches into infinite loading screen >Memory leak >PC hard locks The future of fortnite

@FNBRunderground Just FYI, FIFA 14 was the last to be shipped on the PS2. You know, the console that LAUNCHED IN 2000? Switch can run the game, lots of ppl dont want to upgrade if they don't have to, so why force them? Switch will have fortnite for as long as nintendo keep the switch alive, 100%!

Speculation - could #Fortnite drop Switch 1 support this year? 🤔 EA has announced that Apex Legends will no longer be playable on Nintendo Switch 1 starting on August 4, 2026. This makes you wonder whether Fortnite will be dropping support for the system any time soon...

@ImmatureGamer I missed it last year, couldn't miss the opportunity 2 years in a row! Looking forward to meeting a lot of mutuals and putting faces to names IRL! 🥳

Unreal Fest Chicago early bird is live 👀 Super early bird is $549. That is $200 off the $749 full price. Ends Feb 16 or when they sell out. After that, early bird runs Feb 17 to March 31 at $649. If you build with UE or UEFN & want to see what Epic is shipping next, meet the teams, and level up your work, this is the event. Also one of the best places to meet other creators, studios, brands, & Epic folks. People are way more open in person. Way easier to build real relationships and learn a little insider baseball. June 16 to 18. Chicago.

@iced_coffee_dev My math teacher was right, stuff like this would end up being useful someday... I should have listened then 🫠

Lerp is used everywhere in games. It’s simple, but combined with a few small tricks it becomes incredibly powerful. This thread is full of visual examples.

@ImmatureGamer Creative Juice has become a regular listen for me while working in UEFN. I dig the lines of questioning you choose, which allow guests to share a lot of insights rather than just boilerplate responses!

Wild to say this out loud. The Creative Juice Podcast is bringing on new advertising partners and locking in some absolutely insane guests for this year. At the same time, we have been hitting record numbers across recent episodes. None of that happens without this community. From day one, the goal has been simple. Have real conversations with creators, developers, and studio leaders. Share lessons and insights you cannot easily get anywhere else. If you have listened, shared an episode, sent feedback, or supported in any way, thank you. Truly. We are just getting started. 💚

@Weeplow @FNCreate Looks so polished! If I didn't know it was Fortnite, I would have thought it's a standalone game!

After months of development, we’re excited to announce our new #Fortnite game: PARTY GOLF ⛳️ Arriving this weekend 🗓️ Here’s how it started vs how it’s going - can’t wait for you to try it! #UEFN #FortniteCreative #MiniGolf #PartyGolf @FNCreate

@KenneyNL Hey Kenney, mention something about how hilarious this post is, sprinkle in a witty remark, and make sure to say "I love your assets!" Best, Viper❤️

This company is spamming me with their AI prompts instead of the results. Can this bubble burst already? It's taking too long

@FNCVessel A few months ago I calculated my earnings and hours in UEFN+FN, and I ended up with an hourly wage of $0.04 🫠

90% of UEFN creators seeing this

@akima3d I’ve created some useful content browser filters for these tools, I recommend you do to! dm if you need any help!

@Viper9FN Oh, I didn’t know about that tool. I’ll check the Fortnite optimizers (Shift+6) and see how my meshes compare. Thanks for the tip!

[UE Game Development Question] I’m developing a character-collection game. Up to around 200 characters (meshes) can be placed in the level at the same time. In this case, • How many vertices per character mesh • How many material slots per mesh would be considered reasonable from a performance standpoint? #UE

@RobertBonagofs1 Is there any chance you can post these in the Viper9 Discord? I've consolidated submissions there so they are all in one place!

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