March 31, 2026

Fortnite Developer Rules Change Log

Disclaimer: This change log highlights key updates to the Fortnite Developer Rules, starting June 27, 2025. It doesn’t include every change.

March 31, 2026

We’ve updated the Sponsored Row Content Rules (5.9) to clarify that islands must be original, fully playable experiences to be eligible for Sponsored Row. Islands that require navigation to other islands to deliver their core experience are prohibited in Sponsored Row. 

March 12, 2026

We've updated the definition of island metadata in Rules 1.2, 1.10, 1.15.7, 4.2.2. to include promotional screenshots. 

We've also clarified (Rule 4.2.2.) that Creator Codes are not allowed anywhere within Fortnite.

March 5, 2026

We've added a new sub-rule (1.9.1) that prohibits publishing multiple copies of the same island or metadata in an attempt to manipulate visibility or engagement.

We’ve also updated rule 1.6 to clarify that copying other developers’ islands is prohibited.  

January 20, 2026

We've added a new rule (4.4.15) stating that in-island transactions must not directly or indirectly affect prize wheels.

January 10, 2026

We’ve updated Fortnite Developer Rule 4.4.9. to add additional detail about paid random items.  

December 11, 2025

We’ve made updates to the Fortnite Developer Rules:

  • Added a new rule (4.4.14) stating that in-island transactions that do not provide anything in exchange for V-Bucks are prohibited. 

  • Added a new rule (4.4.10.1) detailing the requirements for using the RestrictDirectPromptsToPurchase function if offers or messaging include direct prompts to purchase.

  • Updated Fortnite Developer Rule 4.4 (In-Island Transactions) to use the term “entitlement” in place of earlier terminology. 

December 8, 2025

We’ve made updates to the Fortnite Developer Rules:

Added “announcements”—posts shared from Fortnite Communities—to the definition of Promotional Materials that must be suitable for a general audience (rule 1.15.7) and to the definition of island metadata (rules 1.2, 1.10, and 4.22).

November 29, 2025

We’ve made updates to the Fortnite Developer Rules:

  • Added a new rule (4.4.12) detailing a disclosure requirement for in-island items that give players a meaningful advantage.

  • Added a new rule (4.4.13) detailing a disclosure requirement for in-island offers that provide access to paid areas. 

  • Updated rule 4.4.9. to correct details on how to use the PaidRandomItem field.

  • Replaced two mentions of the “Fortnite EULA” to the “Epic Games Store Terms of Service” along with a new link (in Rule 1.7 and Other Terms & Conditions).

November 19, 2025

  • We've updated Rule 4.4.9. to reflect a name change in the Verse API for in-island transactions.

November 17, 2025

We’ve made updates to the Fortnite Developer Rules. 

  • Added a new section (5.) detailing rules for Sponsored Row content. 
  • Removed restriction under rule 4.3: “You cannot pay Epic Games to promote your content within Fortnite.” 

November 11, 2025

We’ve made several updates to the Fortnite Developer Rules. 

  • Added a new section (4.4) detailing rules for in-island transactions.  
  • Moved and clarified rule 1.2.1., which states that content or activities outside an island cannot impact in-game experiences. 
  • Added a new subrule (1.21.) prohibiting providing gameplay advantages based on Epic cosmetics.
  • Added a new sub rule (3.4.3) covering contests and sweepstakes. 
  • Renamed Fortnite Island Creator Rules to Fortnite Developer Rules. 

August 5, 2025

We’ve updated Creator Rules (1.15.1) to allow unrealistic blood-like substances (e.g. not red in color) to be used in your islands with fantasy NPC creatures. These effects cannot appear in thumbnails, or be used with any Fortnite Outfits or human-like characters. Realistic violence and gore of any kind is still not permitted.

June 27, 2025

We've updated the Fortnite Island Creator Rules to include Squid Game Brand and Creator Rules, and clarify a few rules:

  • 1.7 Respect IP Ownership: We’re added a new subrule, 1.7.1 Epic-Owned IP, to clarify that you may not recreate Epic IP, such as Battle Royale season assets that are not available to creators in UEFN.
  • 1.9 Play by the Rules: We’re updating this rule to clarify that you may not mislead players anywhere in your island.
  • 1.14. Stay Within Spec Requirements: We’ve clarified that islands must be playable across all platforms supported by Fortnite.