ReliableFortniteleaker,Fortnite will move to Unreal Engine 5 starting next season, not very big news for some people but I’m sure there are people out there who care.Also creative map makers should start learning UE5 in their free time and prepare for when Modding comes out, you still have time..— HYPEX (@HYPEX)August 11, 2025">HYPEX, has revealed that Chapter 2: Season 8 could be a big change for the game as it could be upgrading to Unreal Engine 5. If this is true, fans can expect some visual upgrades when the next season launches.
Fortnite will move to Unreal Engine 5 starting next season, not very big news for some people but I’m sure there are people out there who care.Also creative map makers should start learning UE5 in their free time and prepare for when Modding comes out, you still have time..
Although it’s always important to take leaks with a grain of salt, HYPEX has over 1.5 million followers on Twitter and is one of the most trusted sources when it comes to all thingsFortnite.
So, ifFortniteis moving to Unreal Engine 5 in Chapter 2: Season 8, what does this mean for players? Here’s everything we know about the upgrade.
FortniteMoving To Unreal Engine 5
HYPEX took to Twitter to reveal that the next season ofFortnite, Chapter 2: Season 8, will move from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5. In the announcement, HYPEX said that modders should begin practicing with Unreal Engine 5 for whenFortniteupgrades to the new engine.
Many have begun speculating that this news points towards the arrival of modding inFortnite, something that has been rumored for a long time. This won’t affect the standard Battle Royale mode ofFortnite, but if introduced will open up more opportunities for map creators inFortnite’sCreative Mode.
But what does the arrival of Unreal Engine 5 mean for the standardFortniteplayer? Well, it’s currently unknown how big the change will be, but fans can definitely expect visual improvements when the game moves to a new engine next season.
It’s likely thatFortnite’simplementation of an upgraded engine will showcase improved lighting, details, and increased FPS. However, none of this has been confirmed by Epic Games themselves so take this information with a grain of salt.
What Is Unreal Engine 5?
Unreal Engine 5 is a game engine developed byFortnitecreators, Epic Games. The fifth version of the engine was revealed in May of 2020 and supports all next-generation systems such as the Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation 5.
Epic Game’s Unreal Engine is used by various developers for their games and is a popular tool among community modders and game developers. Currently, Unreal Engine 4 is completely free to download and use.
When IsFortniteChapter 2: Season 8?
Unfortunately, Epic Games are to reveal the official release date for Season 8 ofFortniteChapter 2. However, it is expected to arrive around September 12th, 2021. This is when the current Season’s Battle Pass is due to end.
