Fortnite isn't just a video game anymore. The release of Unreal Editor for Fortnite in 2023 set the game on a new course that its fans have eagerly embraced. Whatever you call it, whether it's the metaverse or a creative sandbox, Fortnite has a growing ecosystem of features designed to enable everyone to let there imaginations free, and perhaps make money. It's why Fortnite has been viewed as a gateway to the creator economy.
Fortnite is now a proving ground for what the future of interactive entertainment might look like, with games like Moontopia releasing and at this year's State of Unreal Epic shared Fortnite (UEFN) has paid out $722 million to third-party creators. At the centre of this shift is Saxs Persson, Epic Games’ Executive Vice President and one of the key architects shaping Fortnite’s transformation from an online game and into a full-fledged creative platform.
