Epic warns Rocket Racing template islands will be removed in October
Epic support says Rocket Racing will leave Fortnite in October 2026, and UEFN islands made with those templates will be removed too.
By IslandAtlas
Epic Support says Rocket Racing will be removed from Fortnite in October 2026. The same help article says all UEFN islands built with Rocket Racing templates will also be removed. Epic Support.
What Epic says stays available
According to the support page, players’ Vehicle Locker is not affected, so customized cars can still be used in Fortnite. The article also says Rocket Racing Quests are no longer available. Epic Support.
Broader mode retirements
The same help page says Ballistic was removed on April 16, 2026, and Fortnite Festival Battle Stage also went offline on that date. Epic’s support note says it cannot share further details about the removals. Epic Support.
Why it matters
- Creators using Rocket Racing templates now have a fixed shutdown window.
- The removal affects published UEFN content, not just live playlists.
- The notice is important for island operators planning long-term updates.
Sources
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