Epic Games has revealed significant growth in Fortnite's user-generated content (UGC) ecosystem throughout 2024. The Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) community expanded from 24,000 to over 70,000 creators, with user-created islands doubling to 198,000.

Key Statistics for 2024:

• 36.5% of total Fortnite playtime (5.23 billion hours) spent in creator-made games
• 60,000 creator-made islands played daily
• 70% of Fortnite players engaged with both Epic-made and creator-made content
• 15% increase in UGC island engagement compared to 2023

Creator Earnings:

• Total creator payouts: $352 million (11% increase from 2023)
• 7 creators earned over $10 million
• 14 creators earned over $3 million
• 37 creators reached $1 million
• 154 creators earned at least $300,000

Notable UEFN Updates:

• First-person camera device
• Enhanced UI tools and HUD controls
• Proximity chat implementation
• Custom NPC creation capabilities
• New Creator Portal with improved analytics
• Creator Profiles for better discoverability

The platform continues to evolve with new features and tools, making it easier for creators to develop and monetize content while helping players discover new experiences within the Fortnite ecosystem.

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