Fortnite 39.00 Ecosystem Updates and Release Notes

Overview

The Fortnite 39.00 update, released on November 29, 2025, brings new improvements and features across Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), Fortnite Creative, Verse, and the Creator Portal. This version focuses on performance, usability, and creative tool enhancements to give creators more freedom and efficiency when building experiences.

Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN)

Key Improvements

Enhanced stability and reduced crashes during large project builds.
Faster asset import times and improved scripting performance with Verse.
More detailed feedback messages for build and publish processes.

Visual and Tool Updates

Expanded terrain editing tools with smoother sculpting and painting options.
Improved lighting and shadow rendering for more realistic environmental effects.
New customizable templates for rapid experience creation.

Fortnite Creative

Gameplay and Device Updates

Added new gameplay devices that improve interactive mechanics and player feedback.
Updated prop gallery selections with additional Fortnite Chapter 5 assets.
Adjusted memory usage on certain islands to increase playable complexity without performance drops.

UI and Experience

Refined island management panels with better sorting, filtering, and quick access tools.
Updated creative inventory to make asset discovery more intuitive.

Verse Scripting Updates

New Features

Introduced new syntax options to reduce code redundancy.
Added debugging and profiling tools within UEFN for real-time performance monitoring.
Expanded API access for device manipulation and event-driven gameplay logic.

Stability Enhancements

Fixed multiple script execution inconsistencies and compile-time bugs.
Improved script version control between UEFN and Creator Portal projects.

Creator Portal

Streamlined creator analytics dashboard to provide more accurate metrics.
Improved payout reporting and better transparency for engagement-based rewards.
Enhanced moderation tools for managing player reports and content feedback.

Additional Notes

Minor bug fixes related to matchmaking, map updates, and in-game event synchronization.
Preparations for upcoming winter-themed events begin with this update.

“Our goal with version 39.00 is to help creators move faster, experiment with new tools, and provide smoother creative workflows for all experiences in the Fortnite ecosystem.”

Author Summary:
Fortnite version 39.00 delivers improved tools, performance fixes, and new scripting features that boost creators’ productivity across UEFN, Creative, and the Creator Portal.

Epic Games Developers — 2025-11-29