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Epic Games is hosting an ‘AI MegaJam’ with a $50,000 prize pool
The Fortnite developer wants participants to vibe code games that can run in Unreal Engine.
Shacknews
Epic announces game jam where participants are encouraged to use AI
The Unreal Engine and Fortnite company has extended the public a many-fingered invitation.
PC GamerEpic Games’ ‘Unreal Engine AI MegaJam’ contest will reward cash for AI vibe-coded slop games that no one asked for
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney’s all-in on shoveling AI “vibe coding” into game dev has reached a new embarrassing low today, somehow. Following up on last week’s Epic Games Store redesign that was “vibe-coded” and slopped together, the Fortnite publisher is now asking people to “team with up to four...
Steam News
Ubisoft reportedly wasted 3 years turning Beyond Good & Evil 2 into a live-service Fortnite killer
After 18 years, the game is apparently still in pre-production
GamesRadar
Fortnite is Adding a Nikki Obsession Skin, But With a Weird Change
One of the most talked about movies of 2026 is already teaming up with the smash-hit battle royale Fortnite, as Nikki from Curry Barker's psychological horror Obsession has debuted as a playable character skin, but the new offering has been quickly met with mixed reactions from fans. Fortnite has...
Steam NewsFortnite is Adding a Nikki Obsession Skin, But With a Weird Change
Curry Barker's hit horror movie Obsession is officially teaming up with Fortnite, though the Nikki skin features a weird change.
Game Rant
Fortnite returns to iOS in Australia after court rules Apple violated competition law
Fortnite has returned to iOS in Australia after a court decision ruled that Apple must open iOS to third-party app stores after finding it violated competition law. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
Fortnite Leak Suggests Sprites Are Being Cut From New Chapter
A reliable dataminer has uncovered code that suggests Fortnite might not include Sprites as a game mechanic in its next big Chapter, which I'm sure is amazing news for many.
Steam NewsFortnite Leak Suggests Sprites Are Being Cut From New Chapter
Love them or hate them, Sprites have become a big part of modern Fortnite. That might be changing soon.
TheGamer
Obsession Fans Are Not Happy with Nikki Freeman's Fortnite Skin
Nikki from Obsession now has her own skin in Fortnite, which caused some turmoil among gamers and movie fans.
Polygon
Obsession’s Nikki is coming to Fortnite
Epic Games has revealed a skin based on 2026’s biggest horror movie.
Shacknews
Fortnite's Nikki Skin Sparks Debate Among Horror Fans, With Some Calling for a Boycott
A vocal group of Fortnite players are calling for a boycott of Epic's battle royale game after a skin of Obsession’s Nikki Freeman, played by Inde Navarrette, sparked backlash among fans. On October 20, Epic Games revealed that Nikki Freeman is coming to Fortnite in a special collaborative video...
Steam NewsFortnite's Nikki Skin Sparks Debate Among Horror Fans, With Some Calling for a Boycott
A vocal group of Fortnite players are calling for a boycott of Epic's battle royale game after a skin of Obsession’s Nikki Freeman, played by Inde Navarrette, sparked backlash among fans.
IGN
Nikki From Obsession Coming To Fortnite Is The Endgame Of People Not Getting It
With fame and notoriety comes the distortion of everything you were meant to symbolize
Kotaku
No, Freddy Fazbear Can't Wield Thor's Hammer In Fortnite
An inaccurate Wiki had Fortnite fans thinking FNAF's Freddy was the first non-Marvel character worthy of wielding Mjolnir in the game.
TheGamer
I'm too old for Fortnite, but even I can appreciate GameSir's new mobile controller designs
GameSir just dropped six new Fortnite designs for its G8 Plus and X5 Lite mobile controllers, and you don't have to be an Epic fan to enjoy these colorways.
GamesRadar
Fortnite’s Obsession DLC Leaks, Includes A Twist On The Movie’s Iconic Line
Fortnite's spooky season content is rolling out, and that includes the character Nikki from one of 2026's biggest movies, Obsession. Inde Navarrette's character from the Curry Barker movie is coming to Fortnite on October 21. As expected, Nikki's "No, no, no!" line from the movie is coming to...
GameSpot
2026's Horror Hit Obsession Is Officially Coming to Fortnite in a Major New Way
Inde Navarrette comes to Fortnite this Halloween in an upcoming wave of Obsession cosmetics.
Polygon
New Fortnite Season Might Not Be One Piece After All, New Official Ads Reveal
Epic Games is now promoting the upcoming Fortnite season, and the ads might disappoint fans looking forward to One Piece.
Polygon
Obsession Horror Movie Gets Unexpected Video Game Crossover Just in Time for Halloween
Epic Games’ Fortnite has teased a haunting crossover with Curry Barker‘s Obsession this Halloween. But the Battle Royale hasn’t revealed what’s in store for horror fans yet. Fortnite’s official account shared an eight-second video on X that teased the world of One Wish Willow with a tape, an...
PlayStation LifestyleAli G. Gets His Own Fortnite Creative Island Before Film's Release
Ahead of the release of Ali G: Who Iz I?, the character has been given his own Fortnite Creative island you can visit.
Bleeding Cool Games
Deadlock's Violet Is Being Compared To Fortnite's Build Mode
Valve's hit MOBA Deadlock has been on an absolutely legendary run with the release of its latest City Never Sleeps patch, which is adding six new characters and countless gameplay changes to the experience. While many of these gameplay features and visual updates have drastically improved the feel...
Steam NewsDeadlock's Violet Is Being Compared To Fortnite's Build Mode
While Deadlock's newest hero might not have been first pick, she's already taking the internet by storm.
TheGamer
Fortnite’s Linux Plan via Epic Games Launcher Needs Distro Support
Fortnite Linux plans through the Epic Games Launcher depend on anti-cheat upgrades and distro support; Steam Deck compatibility is not confirmed. The post Fortnite’s Linux Plan via Epic Games Launcher Needs Distro Support appeared first on The Escapist.
The Escapist
One Piece Chest Location in Fortnite (Story Moment Event Mini-Season Teaser)
Fortnite has begun teasing its next mini-season with the arrival of a strange chest, one that appears to hint towards a One Piece collaboration.
Game Rant
Fortnite is coming to Linux so we may soon be able to play it and other games like Apex Legends on Steam Deck and Steam Machine
Epic Games is officially working on bringing its battle royale shooter Fortnite to Linux. The announcement was tucked away at the bottom of Epic's widely mocked blog post revealing the new, "vibe-coded" Epic Games Store, which is also coming to Linux. Read more
Eurogamer
One Piece Could Be Coming to Fortnite Soon
Leakers have dug into game files and gotten access to upcoming event assets that reveal details about the next mini-season.
Polygon
Things to Do Before Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Ends & The Mini-Season Starts
Fortnite Override officially ends on November 1. Here is everything you need to do before the next Fortnite mini-season begins.
Game Rant
Tips to Find & Master Every Sprite Before Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Ends
Fortnite's next season begins on November 1, giving players until the end of Chapter 7 Season 4 to find and master every Sprite in the loot pool.
Game Rant
Safety in Numbers Fortnitemares Free Rewards in Fortnite (Pickaxe, Back Bling & More)
All new Safety in Numbers rewards arrive into Fortnite for Halloween, awarding a free crowbar pickaxe and more for those that play UEFN maps.
Game Rant
Yeat Location in Fortnite & Free Jam Track Quest
Yeat has arrived in Fortnite's Battle Royale map. Here's where you can find him and how to complete his unique quest for the Heliman Jam Track.
Game Rant
How to Get Infinite Lucky Locators in Fortnite (Respawn Rumble Glitch)
A new Fortnite glitch allows players to get infinite uses out of their Lucky Locators. Here is how to do it.
Game Rant
How to get Spooky Dash Sprite in Fortnite Fortnitemares
One of the toughest ones to find. The post How to get Spooky Dash Sprite in Fortnite Fortnitemares appeared first on Destructoid.
Destructoid
Honey Sprite Location & Effect - Fortnite
Here's every Honey Sprite variant in Fortnite and where to get them! Don't miss out on the final Sprite of Chapter 7 Season 4.
Game Rant
Fortnite One Wish Willow Sprite Location & Effect
Obsession and Fortnite have officially collaborated for Fortnite's Fortnitemares update, bringing in the One Wish Willow Sprite. Here's how to get it.
Game Rant
How to get One Wish Willow Obsession Sprite in Fortnite Fortnitemares
Careful what you wish for. The post How to get One Wish Willow Obsession Sprite in Fortnite Fortnitemares appeared first on Destructoid.
Destructoid
All Quack Sprites in Fortnite Override (How to Get & Effect)
Quack Sprites are back in Fortnite, awarded by mastering other Sprites. Here is how to get the Quack Klombo Sprite and more in Fortnite Override.
Game Rant
Epic Games confirms it's bringing Fortnite to Linux
Sweeney reposted an Epic Games-partnered content creator who claimed Epic Games was prepping Easy Anti Cheat for Linux ahead of the official announcement.
Shacknews
Epic Dunks On Steam With Vibe-Coded Storefront And Gets Roasted: ‘This Launcher Is So F*cking Vibeslopped Its Funny’
The Fortnite maker is promoting faster response times
KotakuEpic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam
Nearly eight years after Epic took on Steam with its own Game Store and launcher, the Fortnite maker is deploying a new tool to give it an edge over Valve: vibe coding. In announcing the new publicly available "Preview" build of its Epic Games Launcher, Epic writes that "programming is hard. So,...
Steam News
Epic confirms Fortnite is coming to Linux but Steam Deck support isn’t guaranteed
Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite is coming to Linux as part of a major overhaul of its Easy Anti-Cheat system
Dexerto
Epic Is Overhauling Its Anti-Cheat So That Fortnite Can Finally Come To A New Platform
Thanks to devices such as the Steam Deck and Steam Machine, as well as the ongoing issues with Windows, gaming on Linux looks a lot more attractive over the last few years. Its biggest hurdle is still multiplayer games and their anti-cheat systems, but Epic Games is committed to bringing one of the...
GameSpot
Epic throws shade at Steam, admits to vibe-coding the new Epic Games Launcher with AI "to be faster than the other guy"
Epic Games isn't lifting its foot off the gen-AI pedal. The company behind Fortnite and Unreal Engine has now vibe-coded a new Epic Games Launcher in an attempt to outrun Steam, by far the most popular digital games marketplace on PC. Read more
Eurogamer
Fortnite is finally coming to Linux thanks to Epic rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat, though Steam Deck support is still in the wind
Epic have announced that they're rebuilding their Easy Anti-Cheat software in order to get their flagship battle royale Fortnite running on Linux configurations, after years of fretting that they don't think they'd be able to shut down cheaters operating across all the associated kernel...
Rock Paper Shotgun
Epic Games Reveals Plans to Finally Bring Fortnite to a New Platform
Epic Games has just teased that Fortnite will be coming to Linux in the near future. While an exact release date hasn't been confirmed just yet, Epic Games is planning to use Fortnite on Linux to test a new version of its Easy Anti-Cheat system.
Steam NewsEpic Games Reveals Plans to Finally Bring Fortnite to a New Platform
Epic Games has just revealed its plans to bring Fortnite to a platform that's been sorely missing it for years.
Game Rant
Fortnite is coming to Linux once Epic improves Easy Anti-Cheat
A major shooter is pushing past the Linux anticheat barrier.
PC Gamer
Epic Games Launcher preview arrives - Native Linux support, Fortnite for Linux is coming and upgraded Easy Anti-Cheat
Epic Games have announced their brand new Epic Games Launcher refresh has a Preview available, along with Native Linux support and Fortnite is coming to Linux. Read the full article here:...
Steam NewsEpic Games Launcher preview arrives - Native Linux support, Fortnite for Linux is coming and upgraded Easy Anti-Cheat
Epic Games have announced their brand new Epic Games Launcher refresh has a Preview available, along with Native Linux support and Fortnite is coming to Linux. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
GamingOnLinux
Epic's Pivot to AI-Driven Game Development Is Somehow Much Worse Than You May Realise
Unreal Engine will push AI. Epic boss Tim Sweeney caused a serious stir earlier this week when he publicly declared that the Fortnite developer is transitioning towards "AI first" production, using AI-driven tech to (supposedly) streamline all facets of game development. As you can imagine,...
Push Square
Palworld isn't following Fortnite because making money "as quickly as possible" isn't the mission
The Palworld universe is expanding quite a bit in the coming months. Developer and publisher Pocketpair has got a dating sim, a farming sim, and an MMO on the slate, and while you might think elements of these would make more sense as expansions of the main game, the team isn't keen on simply...
Steam NewsPalworld isn't following Fortnite because making money "as quickly as possible" isn't the mission
The devs are simply driven by whether something sounds cool
GamesRadarDC Studios Launches New Fortnite Creative Island For Clayface
As part of their promotion for the upcoming film Clayface, DC Studios has created their own Fortnite Creative island dedicated to the movie.
Bleeding Cool Games
Gears Of War: E-Day Had The Second Biggest Xbox Launch Of 2026
Gears of War: E-Day was the second biggest launch of the year for Xbox and outperformed Fortnite and Minecraft during its first week.
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Slickdeals Gaming
Fortnite Dev Reportedly Delays New Marvel/Star Wars Shooter Amid “AI Acceleration” Push
Unreal Engine and Fortnite maker Epic Games reportedly delayed an unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, and it's said that Epic is pushing its developers to utilize AI tools like Claude to complete production on the game. Per Bloomberg, the collaboration with Disney was...
GameSpot
Ex-Fortnite dev says AI controversy "is mostly for show" as Epic faces backlash for going "AI first"
Following Fortnite developer and publisher Epic Games' public announcement that it would be undergoing a "huge pivot" for "maximum AI acceleration," one former producer shares his take on the controversial technology and its role in the development process. Aakash Gupta, who worked at Epic as a...
Steam NewsEx-Fortnite dev says AI controversy "is mostly for show" as Epic faces backlash for going "AI first"
"The debate happens on stage while the usage happens at the desk"
GamesRadar
Epic Games undergoes "huge pivot" for "maximum AI acceleration" amid reports of Disney shooter delay
Fortnite developer and publisher Epic Games has reportedly delayed the release of a Disney extraction shooter that it had been working on so as to incorporate more artificial intelligence technology into its development. The news comes from Bloomberg, which reports that the game's developers were...
Steam News
"No More Hand-Written Code" - Epic Reportedly Adopts "AI First" Production Model On New Disney Shooter
Devs told to use AI to finish game after supposed delay. In some industry news this week, Fortnite creator Epic Games has reportedly told developers behind a new Disney title "to use more artificial intelligence tools" to complete it, after delaying the project. According to Bloomberg reporter...
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