Fortnite to Add Unity Games in 2026: Epic and Unity Announce Landmark Partnership

Fortnite’s library is set for a major expansion in 2026 with the addition of Unity games, Epic Games confirmed during the Unite 2025 show in Barcelona.

This announcement marks a surprising but exciting collaboration between two companies that were once considered rivals in the game engine space.

Matt Bromberg, President and CEO of Unity and Tim Sweeney, Founder and CEO of Epic Games on stage at Unity’s Annual Developer Conference, Unite. | Image: X via Gaming Amigos

Unity, one of the most widely used game engines in the world, will now integrate its creations directly into Fortnite’s ecosystem. That means Unity‑made titles will sit alongside Epic’s own user‑generated experiences.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney explained the vision behind the move, saying, “Just like the early days of the web, we believe that companies need to work together in order to build the open metaverse in a way that’s interoperable and fair.” According to Sweeney, working with Unity will help developers "build fun games, reach bigger audiences, and find success."

Up until now, Fortnite’s ecosystem has been closed. Creators could only build games using Epic’s own tools, and importing projects from other engines wasn’t an option. That limitation is about to change. By opening the doors to Unity, Fortnite is positioning itself as a more flexible hub for gaming experiences. It’s a move that puts pressure on competitors like Roblox and Minecraft, which still operate within stricter boundaries.

To put things in perspective, Roblox boasts over 380 million monthly active users, while Minecraft sits around 200 million. Fortnite averages about 110 million monthly active users but has more than 500 million registered accounts. Roughly 40 percent of Fortnite’s monthly net revenue is already distributed to creators, so adding Unity developers into the mix could significantly boost both content diversity and creator earnings.

Unity’s own commerce system, launched in October 2025, will also play a role. Developers can "manage pricing, promotions, and in‑app purchases across platforms" from a single dashboard. Unreal Engine support is expected to be added to it next year, further strengthening the collaboration. As per Unity CEO Matt Bromberg, the goal is to give developers “real choice and the power to do it all seamlessly inside Unity.”

Looking ahead, this partnership could attract not just indie creators but larger studios interested in publishing games directly inside Fortnite. It also raises the possibility of more standalone‑style experiences entering the platform, helping Fortnite close the gap with Roblox’s massive catalogue.

Common FAQs

Q: How will Unity games appear in Fortnite?

A: Unity titles will show up in Fortnite’s discovery system alongside Unreal Engine creations and user‑made islands. Players will be able to access them just like any other Fortnite experience.

Q: Will developers earn money from Unity games inside Fortnite?

A: Yes. Unity developers will be able to participate in Fortnite’s Creator Economy.

Q: What platforms will support Unity games inside Fortnite?

A: Unity games published in Fortnite will be accessible across console, PC, and mobile, giving developers a broad audience without needing to rebuild their projects in Unreal.

Q: How does Unity’s commerce system fit into this?

A: Unity launched a cross‑platform commerce system in October 2025, allowing developers to manage pricing, promotions, and in‑app purchases from one dashboard. Unreal Engine support will be added in 2026.

Q: Does this mean other engines could join Fortnite too?

A: Possibly. Unity is the first external engine to integrate, but Epic has hinted that other engines could be considered in the future.

Q: When will Unity games officially launch in Fortnite?

A: The rollout is planned for 2026, with more details expected from Epic and Unity next year.