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Epic knows everyone’s afraid “AI is going to take all our jobs,” but Fortnite dev insists the goal of AI “is to make us more efficient” Fortnite

Epic knows everyone’s afraid “AI is going to take all our jobs,” but Fortnite dev insists the goal of AI “is to make us more efficient”

(Image credit: Epic Games) Video game production is a big, expensive process that now tends to involve a bunch of people working across a whole lot of different studios. According to Stephanie Arnette, who serves as senior external development manager on Fortnite, AI isn't coming to kill jobs, whether that…
bubmag
May 8, 2026
Fortnite down: Epic Games server status as thousands face issues Fortnite

Fortnite down: Epic Games server status as thousands face issues

Gaming Fortnite The Fortnite servers are currently down, leaving thousands of players unable to play Battle Royale online Fortnite servers have seemingly crashed, leaving countless players unable to access Battle Royale online. The server status presents a bleak picture for enthusiasts, who've voiced frustrations about being locked out of Battle…
bubmag
May 8, 2026
Epic and Disney launch largest IP toolset to date, allowing creators to build Star Wars games in Fortnite Fortnite

Epic and Disney launch largest IP toolset to date, allowing creators to build Star Wars games in Fortnite

Toolset includes Star Wars templates, gameplay features, and assets including characters, vehicles, and weapons Image credit: Epic Games Epic Games and Disney have launched creation tools that allow fans to develop their own Star Wars games within Fortnite. Developers can use the Star Wars toolset to create themed islands in…
bubmag
May 5, 2026
Everyone keeps yapping about Overwatch x Fortnite and I truly don’t GAF Fortnite

Everyone keeps yapping about Overwatch x Fortnite and I truly don’t GAF

Source: Blizzard For the past week, while looking for Overwatch news, I have just kept seeing leaks, hints, and rumors about Overwatch coming to Fortnite. And why does anyone care? The latest “hint” at the collaboration? Some buildings in a Fortnite gameplay trailer. There’s a blurry building up on the cliffs that sorta…
bubmag
May 1, 2026
Alysa Liu’s Olympic Skating Routine Is Now In Fortnite As An Emote, And It’s Very Impressive Fortnite

Alysa Liu’s Olympic Skating Routine Is Now In Fortnite As An Emote, And It’s Very Impressive

Alysa Liu stole the show at the Winter Olympics this year, becoming the first US women's skating gold medalist in more than 20 years. After the Olympics, Liu said she wanted her own Fortnite skin, and while that hasn't happened yet, Fortnite is adding a new emote based on her…
bubmag
May 1, 2026
“HOW IS THIS REAL”: Epic forced to add Second Chance Qualifier to FNCS after booting out pro players over rule confusion Fortnite

“HOW IS THIS REAL”: Epic forced to add Second Chance Qualifier to FNCS after booting out pro players over rule confusion

Kyle Giersdorf / Sentinels Epic Games came forward with a solution of sorts after getting called out for its handling of the Fortnite Championship Series. Now, there’s a Second Chance Qualifier on April 28th and 29th, offering Division 1 players another chance to qualify for the FNCS Major 1 Summit…
bubmag
April 27, 2026
Epic Games commits to “immediate self-service refunds” for D4vd cosmetics after murder charge, but not to removing them entirely Fortnite

Epic Games commits to “immediate self-service refunds” for D4vd cosmetics after murder charge, but not to removing them entirely

Image credit: Epic Games Fortnite has agreed to refund any player who purchased an item connected to alleged child abuser and murderer, D4vd. David Anthony Burke, the singer known as D4vd, was charged this week with the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has also been charged with possessing…
bubmag
April 27, 2026
D4vd Goes from Fortnite Hero to Zero — Epic Games Issues Refunds for D4vd Cosmetics for Players Who Request Them Fortnite

D4vd Goes from Fortnite Hero to Zero — Epic Games Issues Refunds for D4vd Cosmetics for Players Who Request Them

Photo Credit: Epic Games via @ShiinaBR (X/Twitter) As D4vd faces murder charges, Fortnite creator Epic Games confirms it will refund D4vd cosmetics for any player who requests it via player support. Musician and Fortnite player D4vd, who got his start making content centered on the game before he began making…
bubmag
April 27, 2026