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Verse Basics

Welcome to Verse programming for UEFN! In this learning path, you'll discover what Verse is, why it was created for Fortnite Creative, and how to write your own code to make amazing things happen on your island. By the end, you'll have written your very first device script and seen it work live in the game.

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What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what Verse is and why it's a powerful tool for game creation in UEFN
  • Write and run basic Verse programs that print messages and store information in variables
  • Create your own functions and use control flow (if statements and loops) to make decisions and repeat actions
  • Build a complete Verse device script and add it to your Fortnite island
  • Debug and playtest your code to see it working in a real game

Lessons

  1. 1

    What is Verse and Why Use It?

    Explain what Verse is and why it was made for games
  2. 2

    Run Your First Verse Program

    Open UEFN, create a new project using the Verse Device template, and add a Verse device to your island.
  3. 3

    Variables and Data Types in Verse

    Explain what a variable is and why programs need them
  4. 4

    Writing and Using Functions

    Define your own function in Verse using a name, parameters, and a return type.
  5. 5

    Control Flow: If Statements and Loops

    Write an if/else statement in Verse that checks a player's score and triggers a game event
  6. 6

    Create Your First Verse Device Script

    Create a new Verse device file in UEFN using Verse Explorer.