Developers Can Now Set Up Fortnite Communities
Epic Games has officially introduced Fortnite Communities, a new communication layer that allows developers to connect directly with players through structured, in-game–visible community spaces. This update marks a significant shift in how creators can share updates, promote events, request feedback, and build long-term relationships with their audiences inside the Fortnite ecosystem.
Starting now, developers can create and configure their Fortnite Communities, set up channels, and begin drafting posts ahead of the player-facing launch. Once Communities go live for players, posts published by developers will surface not only on fortnite.com, but directly within Fortnite itself—bringing creator communication closer to gameplay than ever before.
This feature represents Epic’s continued investment in creator-first tooling, reducing reliance on third-party platforms like Discord or social media for essential island communication.
What Are Fortnite Communities?
Fortnite Communities are dedicated spaces tied to creators and their islands where developers can publish official posts and announcements. These posts can include:
- Island updates and patch notes
- Live event announcements
- Gameplay changes and balancing notes
- Feedback requests and surveys
- Community highlights and milestones
Communities are structured using channels, which can be organized by individual islands or by broader topics such as updates, events, or announcements. This allows creators with multiple islands or evolving projects to keep communication clear and discoverable.
Once live for players, Fortnite Communities will function as a native discovery and engagement surface inside Fortnite, not just a web-based tool.
Why Fortnite Communities Matter for Developers
Until now, developers have relied heavily on external platforms to communicate with their player base. While effective, those platforms fragment audiences and require players to leave Fortnite to stay informed.
Fortnite Communities change that dynamic by:
- Bringing creator announcements directly into Fortnite
- Giving players a single, trusted source for island news
- Helping developers grow and retain audiences organically
- Strengthening long-term engagement beyond a single play session
For developers focused on live-service islands, seasonal updates, or competitive experiences, Communities provide a new foundation for sustainable growth.
How to Set Up Your Fortnite Community
Developers can begin setting up their communities today by following these steps:
1. Review the Rules and Guidelines
Before creating a community, review the updated Fortnite Developer Rules and the new Fortnite Communities Guidelines. These documents outline acceptable content, moderation responsibilities, and posting standards.
2. Sign In to the Fortnite Communities Website
Log in using your Epic Games account associated with your developer profile.
3. Create Your Community
Create your community and define its structure. Communities can support multiple channels, which can be organized by:
- Individual islands
- Game modes
- Updates and announcements
- Events or feedback discussions
4. Link Channels to Your Islands (Optional)
Linking a channel to an island unlocks in-game distribution for your posts, enabling them to appear in Fortnite surfaces tied to that island.
5. Create Your Post
Draft posts using text and images. You can preview how your post will appear before publishing, ensuring clarity and visual consistency.
6. Publish Your Post
Once published, posts appear immediately on the Fortnite Communities website. They will go through moderation before appearing inside Fortnite.
7. Manage Your Community
As the community owner, you can:
- Control how posts appear in-game
- Delete posts or replies (yours or players’)
- Moderate discussions
- View analytics for community posts in the Creator Portal
For step-by-step technical guidance, Epic recommends reviewing the official Fortnite Communities documentation.
Publishing Announcements Directly to Fortnite
One of the most impactful features of Fortnite Communities is in-game announcement distribution.
To publish announcements inside Fortnite:
- Your channel must be linked to an island
Once linked, posts can surface in multiple high-visibility locations:
- Your island’s Lobby
- The Following tab in Discover (for players who follow you or favorite your island)
- Community Highlights on your Creator page
- Island Details pages in Fortnite and on fortnite.com
This ensures that your most important updates reach players at moments when they are actively engaging with your content.
Analytics and Moderation Tools
Epic has built moderation and analytics directly into the Fortnite Communities workflow.
Developers can:
- Remove replies that violate guidelines
- Delete outdated or incorrect posts
- Monitor engagement metrics in Creator Portal
These insights help creators understand which updates resonate most with players, enabling more informed content and update strategies over time.
What’s Coming Next for Fortnite Communities
Epic has confirmed several upcoming features planned for Fortnite Communities in the coming months, including:
- The ability to turn off replies on specific posts
- Scheduled posts, allowing announcements to go live automatically
- Team moderation, enabling collaborators to help manage communities
- Cross-device notifications for new comments and reactions
These additions will further align Communities with professional live-service workflows while maintaining Epic’s moderation and safety standards.
Developers are encouraged to share feedback on the roadmap by joining the official discussion thread on the Epic Developer Community forums.
A New Era of Creator-to-Player Communication
Fortnite Communities represent a major evolution in how developers communicate with players. By embedding creator announcements directly into Fortnite, Epic is lowering friction, increasing visibility, and empowering creators to build stronger, more sustainable audiences.
For developers building long-term experiences in UEFN or Creative, Communities are poised to become a core part of player engagement strategy bridging the gap between development, updates, and the players who bring islands to life.
For full implementation details, best practices, and ongoing updates, developers should refer to Epic’s official Fortnite Communities documentation : Developers Can Now Set Up Fortnite Communities
