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Create High-Caliber FPS Games in Fortnite with a New Gunfight Template in UEFN
The Fortnite Team
Pew pew! Discover best practices for creating engaging first-person shooter (FPS) games with the new Gunfight 2 vs 2 example template for Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN).
This template provides a practical, hands-on blueprint for creating FPS islands using the First-Person Camera in UEFN.
Jump in and learn how to structure FPS gameplay efficiently. You’ll find detailed Verse device examples for player management — including making sure teams are even and that weapon loadouts are different every round — all clearly documented with inline notes and comments.
The template also demonstrates effective level design, providing a practical example of how to build multiple distinct play areas in a single Fortnite island.
In the template, the action switches between the different play areas each round, showing you how to create multiple levels in a single UEFN island. It's an effective little trick that works really well for changing up the playspace in the same match. With these skills under your belt, you’ll be equipped to create a diverse range of battlegrounds that keep your gameplay fresh and engaging.
You can check out the playable version of the template now as a Fortnite island! The island code is 5043-2939-1074.
The template includes:
Want to find out more about this template and others? Check that the coast is clear, then combat roll into the UEFN Starter templates documentation.
This template provides a practical, hands-on blueprint for creating FPS islands using the First-Person Camera in UEFN.
Jump in and learn how to structure FPS gameplay efficiently. You’ll find detailed Verse device examples for player management — including making sure teams are even and that weapon loadouts are different every round — all clearly documented with inline notes and comments.
The template also demonstrates effective level design, providing a practical example of how to build multiple distinct play areas in a single Fortnite island.
You can check out the playable version of the template now as a Fortnite island! The island code is 5043-2939-1074.
What’s Included in the Gunfight Example Template?
Whether you're new to FPS game creation or looking to refine your existing skillset, the Gunfight 2 vs 2 example template delivers practical guidance and examples to help you build polished, compelling first-person shooter experiences in Fortnite.The template includes:
- An example project with a blank map setup containing essential gameplay and Verse devices.
- A fully realized example map showcasing how to design small-scale FPS levels using Fortnite props.
- A clearly organized outliner structure with intuitive naming conventions for easy navigation and device management.
- Verse device example code that demonstrates essential gameplay logic — including support for Player Join, Join-in-Progress, and Rejoin scenarios.
Want to find out more about this template and others? Check that the coast is clear, then combat roll into the UEFN Starter templates documentation.