How do I create a Playtest or Private Version of my island?

  1. Visit create.fortnite.com (Opens in a new tab)
  2. Click on your UEFN project.
  3. Get either a Playtest URL or a Private Version code:
    1. Playtest URL:
      1. Select the Playtests tab at the top of the page, just under the Island Code.
        1. If you have an existing Playtest: 
          1. Choose the correct version by using the Switch versions button.
            Note: If a yellow “Action Needed” triangle is visible, you may need to perform a Memory Calculation before a Playtest URL can be created. Refer to https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/fortnite/memory-management-in-unreal-editor-for-fortnite (Opens in a new tab)
          2. Click Manage playtest group.
        2. If you do not have an existing Playtest:
          1. Open the Projects page.
          2. Select Playtests from the tab menu.
          3. Click CREATE PLAYTEST NOW
          4. Select the right Private Version project from the drop-down menu.
          5. Click Create Playtest.
      2. Click +Add new playtesters
    2. Private Version code:
      1. From the UEFN editor, click the Project menu.
      2. Select Publish Project….
      3. Click Continue.