Epic Games has revealed significant growth in Fortnite's creator economy throughout 2024, with user-generated content (UGC) now accounting for 36.5% of total playtime. The Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) community expanded from 24,000 to over 70,000 creators, producing 198,000 UGC islands.

Key Statistics for 2024:

• 60,000 creator-made islands played daily
• 70% of Fortnite players engaged with both Epic-made and creator-made content
• 15% increase in UGC island engagement compared to 2023
• 5.23 billion hours spent playing creator-made games
• $352 million paid to creators (11% increase from 2023)

Creator Earnings Breakdown:

• 7 creators earned over $10 million
• 14 creators earned over $3 million
• 37 creators reached $1 million
• 154 creators earned at least $300,000

New UEFN Features in 2024:

• First-person camera device
• Enhanced UI tools and HUD controls
• Proximity chat
• Custom NPCs
• Creator Portal with improved analytics
• Creator Profiles for better discovery

The platform continues to evolve with new features and tools, making it easier for creators to develop content and understand their audience engagement metrics.

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