I tracked every new Fortnite map that hit the NEW row from Aug 31 to Oct 23. (20,000+ maps, hour by hour.)
How a launch goes: → ~40 minutes in NEW → players spike, then leave → 1 in 4 maps lands in a genre row ~2 hours after the spike, when most of the players are already gone → genre rows sort by live players, so it drops out again within hours
Epic's own docs say: "Islands that perform well graduate from the testing pipeline."
So I checked.
I took the new maps that performed well by Epic's own stats: top 25% for playtime, favorites and recommendations, launched with 100+ players, no Sponsored. 167 maps. All of them dead within a week.
Good engagement does help early. New maps in the top 25% for playtime, favorites and recommendations kept their players to day 3 more often. By day 7 that edge is gone.
Discover doesn't graduate new maps. It sorts the ones that already have players. @FNCreate @HaroldAtEpic
There is so much more I can say which makes things even worse.
Elatevoid retweeted
We've reached a point where either Epic starts listening to creators, or most creators will move to other platforms like Roblox, where discovery rows such as "New Trending" are extremely important.
In the end, only the top 10–20 teams will remain, while all the other high-quality studios will have left, tired of the constant changes that keep favoring the same maps.
Every change to Discover seems increasingly designed to benefit already established maps, while rows like "Updated," "Top Rated," "New Top Rated" ecc, have all been gradually removed over time.
What's next? Are we going to remove the "New" row too?
Elatevoid retweeted
I'm already bored with the Top 10 games.
Tell me about some other fun games.
It's so annoying, it's the same ones every day.
That's why you guys can't beat Roblox.
@FNCreate @FortniteStatus
Elatevoid retweeted
What does it even take to get into this tab? I feel like there's been a complete lack in communication surrounding this. Nobody even knew it was happening @HaroldAtEpic
Replying to @FNCreate
@FNCreate I don’t think the spam detection is working.
This is from today.
When you search “Prox” and filter by the past day or week, these show up. Most of them are from the past day!
They all have different AI-generated images and different creator names. It looks like people are using scripts/tools to flood Fortnite with spam maps.
How is someone able to make so many creator accounts in the first place?
This needs to get fixed.
Elatevoid retweeted
Hi guys! I would like to share with all of you a bit sad news and even ask for support...
My wife, the person behind the @GelosGames_uefn account, Katy is in pretty urgent need of open abdominal surgery and because it was pre-existing condition our health insurance won't cover cost.
She was on very long back and forth checks and long wait list that her situation escalated and after we moved to Malaysia and did all tests now we got a whole picture of how serious it's.
There is even possibility that it could be cancerous, which only we know after surgery and we hope it isn't...
So if you would be able to support her... us... you can donate any amount you can on her Go Fund Me page gofundme.com/f/after-years-o… because in current situation we will struggle with surgery and post-surgery costs.
Please if you can share and like this post for visibility.
Thanks! 🙏
Elatevoid retweeted
How wholesome would it be if @FNCreate helped out one of the nicest, genuine and helpful community members in this space 🙏
Hi guys! I would like to share with all of you a bit sad news and even ask for support...
My wife, the person behind the @GelosGames_uefn account, Katy is in pretty urgent need of open abdominal surgery and because it was pre-existing condition our health insurance won't cover cost.
She was on very long back and forth checks and long wait list that her situation escalated and after we moved to Malaysia and did all tests now we got a whole picture of how serious it's.
There is even possibility that it could be cancerous, which only we know after surgery and we hope it isn't...
So if you would be able to support her... us... you can donate any amount you can on her Go Fund Me page gofundme.com/f/after-years-o… because in current situation we will struggle with surgery and post-surgery costs.
Please if you can share and like this post for visibility.
Thanks! 🙏
Elatevoid retweeted
Hello @fncreate @FortniteStatus @Flak,
I wanted to share some honest feedback about the current Sponsored Row placement in Discovery.
Right now, it feels much harder for creators to use it effectively. The current position seems to generate a lower CTR, meaning fewer clicks for the same number of impressions. At the same time, creators are pushed toward higher CPMs, around $1.65 just to stay competitive, which means fewer impressions for the same budget.
In practice, creators are paying more, getting fewer impressions, and receiving fewer clicks from those impressions. For a paid visibility category, this feels difficult to justify, especially since Sponsored Row should logically be placed in a way that gives campaigns a real advantage.
The current setup also risks giving Sponsored Row a negative image among creators. If people feel they are paying more for weaker results, they may lose trust in the category over time.
The previous placement worked much better. Moving Sponsored Row back closer to the top of Discovery, ideally near where it used to be under “Recently Played,” would make it feel more effective, fair, and valuable again.
Elatevoid retweeted
FULL GUIDE TO CUSTOM WEAPONS OUT NOW
Includes a full system for saving/loading your custom items. (aka, Verse Persistence!)
All for free, quick to set up. Go watch!
#UEFN #Verse @FNCreate
youtu.be/fOUlEmnc_Co
Elatevoid retweeted
Tofu Chris (Senior Director de Fortnite) se tomará un descanso de las redes sociales.
Comenta que la toxicidad de la gente está empezando a afectar su vida personal.
Es el empleado que más interactuaba con la comunidad y siempre de forma muy amable, es evidente su pasión por el juego, esperemos que esté bien y pueda volver en algún momento 🥲
Elatevoid retweeted
Today I’m launching a new website in early beta: fortnite.fyi
Built by creators, for creators. It brings together the tools and insights I always wished existed to help creators grow. Feedback is welcome as I keep improving it. Looking forward to your thoughts. 🙏


























