Fortnite is trying to pull a Roblox, Epic paid creators over $350 million in 2024

Epic Games paid creators $352M in 2024, growing Fortnite's content.

: Epic Games reported strong growth in Fortnite's creator program in 2024, with the number of content creators and unique creations significantly increasing. Around 70,000 users utilized the Unreal Editor for Fortnite, resulting in 198,000 user-made 'islands'. Epic paid $352 million to creators, and about 70% of players explored user-generated content. While Fortnite's growth is notable, it still trails Roblox, which paid $741 million to creators in 2023.

Epic Games' latest review shows substantial growth in Fortnite's creator program for 2024. The number of creators using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite reached 70,000, up from 24,000 in 2023, resulting in 198,000 unique creations, suggesting a shift in how the game is perceived.

Epic paid $352 million to creator program participants last year, marking an 11% increase from the previous year, and highlighting the company's commitment to user-generated content. Alongside this, around 70% of the player base engaged with this type of content, with new genres gaining traction.

Despite this progress, Fortnite still trails behind Roblox, which paid out $741 million to creators in 2023 and experienced a 24% growth in its player base. While both platforms continue to innovate, Fortnite's creations are less diverse than those on YouTube, though it shows promise in evolving past its battle royale origins.