Build a Zipline Adventure

Do you love sliding down ropes in Fortnite? Now you can build your own! We will make a zipline that shoots players from a high tower to a treasure chest. It is fast, fun, and easy to set up.

What You'll Learn

• What a Zipline device is.
• How to use Control Points to shape your path.
• How to place the device in your island.
• How to test your ride.

How It Works

Think of a zipline like a giant playground slide. But instead of a smooth curve, you get to decide every twist and turn.

In Fortnite Creative, a zipline has two main parts. First, there is the cable. This is the rope or track the player slides on. Second, there are Control Points. These are special markers. They act like the top and bottom of a slide.

You need at least two Control Points. One point is where the ride starts. The other point is where it ends. You can move these points to make the line go up, down, or sideways. If you have only one point left, the zipline disappears.

Here is a pro tip: Be careful when you click! If you click the rope, you move the whole zipline. If you click the little square marker, you move just that one Control Point. Always look for the marker to change the shape.

Let's Build It

We will build a simple zipline from a high roof to a grassy field. Follow these steps in UEFN.

Step 1: Place the Start Point

Find the Zipline device in your device menu. Place it in the world. You will see two glowing markers. These are your Control Points.

Step 2: Shape the Ride

Click on the first marker. Drag it to a high spot, like a tower or a hill. This is your launch pad.

Now, click the second marker. Drag it to a lower spot, near your treasure. This is your landing zone.

Watch the cable connect the two points. It will curve naturally. You can add more Control Points if you want twists! But for now, two points are enough.

Step 3: Test the Fun

Hit the Play button. Jump onto the zipline! You should slide from the high point to the low point. If it feels too short, move the markers closer together. If it is too steep, raise the start point.

Here is a simple Verse script example. This shows how a zipline might look in code. It is just for learning the structure.

# This is a simple example of a zipline structure.
# It defines the start and end points.

# Define a function to create the zipline
Create_Zipline := func (Start_Point: vector, End_Point: vector): void =>
    # Start_Point is where the player jumps on.
    # End_Point is where the player lands.
    
    # The cable connects these two points.
    # You can customize the color here.
    Cable_Color := Color(255, 0, 0) # Red cable!
    
    # Print a message to show it is ready.
    Print("Zipline is ready to ride!")

The code above is very simple. It just sets the start and end. In real gameplay, the game engine handles the sliding physics for you. You just place the markers!

Try It Yourself

Can you make a zipline that goes sideways? Try placing both Control Points at the same height. See if the player slides smoothly across.

Hint: Check the slope. If it is perfectly flat, the player might not move. Tilt one point slightly lower!

Recap

Ziplines are a great way to move players fast. Use two Control Points to set the start and end. Click the markers, not the rope, to change the shape. Have fun building your ride!

References

• https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/fortnite/using-zipline-devices-in-fortnite-creative
• https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/fortnite-creative/using-zipline-devices-in-fortnite-creative
• https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/fortnite-creative/using-devices-in-fortnite-creative
• https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/fortnite/escape-room-09-inside-cabin-in-unreal-editor-for-fortnite
• https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/fortnite-creative/working-with-fall-guys-islands-in-fortnite-creative