Are you used to working with Minecraft in the classroom but want to learn more about Fortnite Creative? Look no further! This video series, Fornite Creative for Minecraft Creators, will show the similarities and differences between creating in Minecraft and Fortnite Creative through hands-on learning, from how to set up a scoring system to how to create a chest full of loot!
Explore some of the top reasons for why it's time to expand from Minecraft to using Fortnite Creative and its powerful toolset for classroom learning!
Core Differences between Fortnite Creative and Minecraft
There are a few basic differences between Fortnite Creative and Minecraft.
Building
In Minecraft, everything is built block by block, offering a multitude of possibilities and flexibility for creators to stretch their creativity. You can also procedurally generate a world with preset buildings, but these structures are uneditable.
In Fortnite Creative, there are thousands of ready-to-use assets for creating an island experience. This includes a range of items, from prefabricated buildings and other building components, like walls and doors, to gallery items and props such as furniture. In addition to structural or building assets, Creative also includes a variety of player items and customizable devices that provide a lot of game design flexibility and creativity.
Coding and Customization
Another core difference between the two is the way coding and customization works.
In Minecraft, redstone is used to transmit input and output signals between objects. This, combined with coding, gives creators a way to build and customize their worlds.
Fortnite supports the creation and design of experiences through the use of specialized devices that enable interactions and mechanics without the need for custom code.


Course List
The full course list below is available on the Fortnite Creative for Minecraft Creators playlist.
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Introducing Fortnite Creative to Minecraft Creators: Check out this introduction for an overview of what's covered in the course, meet your instructor, and install the software you'll need!
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Comparing Minecraft and Fortnite Creative Environments: Skydive onto your first island! You'll learn some basic terminology used in Creative and how it compares to Minecraft, and how to customize island settings that affect things like appearance, gravity, and other island physics.
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Building in Fortnite Creative vs Building in Minecraft: It's time to build your island! Learn about Create mode in Creative and discover how to quickly add premade structures, as well as explore and interact with your island environment.
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Tools, Weapons, and Other Items in the Fortnite Creative Toolset: See firsthand how Creative and Minecraft are similar, and how they're not. Learn about the thousands of items available in the Fortnite Creative inventory and how you can use them to quickly build a customized environment.
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Comparing Game Mechanics in Minecraft and Fortnite Creative:
Learn about the backbone of Creative devices! You will understand how devices transmit information to other devices, similar to how redstone and command code are used in Minecraft. -
Score Mechanics in Fortnite Creative vs Minecraft: Follow how scores are tracked in both platforms, and compare how they work in each.
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Influencing Player Movement and Appearance in Fortnite Creative: Explore ways to create effects on players, from transportation to health and shields! And see how easy it is for players to change up their looks to match their moods.
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Communicating with Players In-Game with Fortnite Creative: Need to give your players instructions or other information to get them going or keep them moving in the right direction? This video covers informational devices, music, and sounds that give players the cues and information they need.
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Comparing Game Rules Setup between Fortnite Creative and Minecraft: Both Fortnite and Minecraft have features that influence gameplay. Learn about different rule-based options you can turn on and off, such as building, flying, and inventory-based settings.
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Setting Up Multiplayer Experiences in Fortnite:
What are the teams? What's the objective? Learn what to consider when building content for multiple players, including matchmaking and party management devices and options. -
What Next? Ways to Learn More About Fortnite!
Take your learning further by exploring more about Fortnite Creative, including other devices, available documentation, and online communities in Discord!