Box Fight is a fast-paced shooting game where players try to eliminate each other in a very limited space. Barriers separate the players before the game starts, allowing each player to quickly build defenses before the barriers drop.
This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to create a box fight game in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN).
If this is your first time using UEFN, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with basic Controls and Outliner Tips in UEFN.
UEFN provides a way for you to playtest your level at any point in the production process. Click the Launch Session button located on the upper left side of your viewer:
Wait for the FN client to load your level, then start testing.
Overview
Here is an overview of the steps you'll need to recreate this island in the ideal sequence:
1. Set Up the Box Fight Game
Create a new project and modify the Island Settings.
2. Build the Level
Build the area for your box fight, including a basement underneath the main playing area.
3. Add Devices
Add and configure the devices that make up the box fight.
4. Link Devices
Set up direct event binding or set up a Verse script to link the devices.
You cannot skip a section if you want to build a working box fight game. Each step is essential to get to the final product!
