This massive Fortnite update is the future of Star Wars games

UEFN is getting 7 years' worth of Star Wars assets, as well as totally new features like lightsaber customization and NPC dialogue systems Starting today, the Fortnite Unreal Editor is getting a suite of Star Wars assets that will let fans anywhere make their own games in a galaxy far, far away. This isn't just a collection of lightsabers and Force powers, though those things are a part of the update as well. Epic Games and Lucasfilm will let Fortnite creators craft experiences with all the Star Wars characters they know and love, like Luke Skywalker and The Mandalorian's Din Djarin. Users will also be able to mess around with iconic vehicles, like X-Wings and TIE Fighters. Star Wars has been a part of Fortnite plenty of times before, but Epic's UEFN update is a much bigger deal than a themed battle pass or limited-time mode. With the new set of tools, developers will be able to make any Star Wars experience they can think of. A trailer for the new Star Wars tools for Fortnite developers shows examples such as a sidescroller with Luke Skywalker; a Mario Party-style multiplayer game with players riding on Tauntauns; a battle on Hoth that looks kind of like Battlefield; and a Pilotwi