Sidekicks в Fortnite теперь — NPC для создателей островов

Epic announced on June 5, 2026 that Fortnite Sidekicks are now available as scriptable NPCs in UEFN and Fortnite Creative. Epic says creators can start building with them immediately, while publishing for these islands opens on July 23. Fortnite.com

The company says creators can customize how Sidekicks look, script their behavior with Verse, and animate them. Epic also says a player’s own Sidekick can be brought into an experience, making the companion part of the gameplay loop. Fortnite.com

Discover support and new island opportunities

• These islands may be eligible for a new creature-based Collection page.
• Epic says there will be additional Discover featuring opportunities.
• The post references Epic’s Picks and a Callout.
• Creators are directed to the forums for Creature Callout submission details.

Epic also says it is releasing new assets in UEFN and Fortnite Creative for game types where Sidekicks fit best, including monster battlers, cozy farming games, creature-collection RPGs, and companion adventures. Fortnite.com

For creators, the main news is the timeline: building is already open, but publishing starts July 23. That makes this one of the clearest near-term UEFN opportunities Epic has announced this month. Fortnite.com