Mobile Design and Optimization in Fortnite

All Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) islands support a range of hardware, from high-end PCs to mobile devices, but to create successful islands for mobile, you have to build with optimization and memory efficiency in mind from the start.

This page guides you through key considerations when designing for mobile.

Mobile Design Best Practices In a Nutshell

• Design with players in mind:

  • Understand your audience and what they want from a mobile gaming experience.
  • Create a custom UI that is simple, clean, and easy to navigate on a mobile screen.
  • Design for variable screens, and playtest often on many types of screens and resolutions.
  • Make use of Fortnite's existing mobile controls and design your game accordingly.

• Create engagement through gameplay:

  • Make a short but compelling gameplay loop, making the game easy to pick up and put down.
  • Create quick, compelling introductions that showcase game mechanics that excite players.
  • Give a sense of progression, persistence, and rewards to encourage repeat play.
  • Choose game modes and genres that attract mobile gamers.

• Optimize your project: