Effects and Particle Systems

Visual effects (VFX) help create ambience in a level, and when used in a cinematic, they set the scene. Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) uses the Niagara system to create custom VFX.

Here are a few interesting ways you can use custom effects in UEFN:

• Attach an effect to the Prop Mover device and move your effect across a section of your island to simulate snow, lightning, or magical effects.
• Trigger an effect with the Trigger device to cause surprise, or create a specific atmosphere or mood.
• Set off a sequence of effects and devices together with the Pulse Trigger device.
• Create an effect that looks like snow, or leaves falling from trees.

If you’re already familiar with the Niagara system tutorial emitters, jump to the firework tutorial below to learn how to use empty emitters. If you aren’t, then refer to the Creating Custom Modules documentation.