DreamHack Embraces the Unreal Editor for Fortnite with New Fortnite Islands for DreamHack Dallas and DreamHack Summer

STOCKHOLM: DreamHack, an ESL FACEIT Group brand, is partnering with two established Fortnite Creator studios, 404 Creative and Vysena Studios, to release its first-ever bespoke Fortnite islands and game modes. 

Titled Cyber Sprint and Cube Push Payload, these all-new islands have been built using Epic Games’ newly launched Unreal Editor Fortnite (UEFN), a toolset allowing anyone to build their own creations using Unreal Engine tools and publish to Fortnite’s player base. DreamHack Dallas and DreamHack Summer attendees will have the opportunity to try these new Fortnite experiences alongside popular creators like MrSavage and Clix.

As the first creations for DreamHack in UEFN, these games have been built to provide a unique gameplay experience that players and content creators worldwide enjoy. Initial details of the two experiences are as follows:

Cyber Sprint – A speedrun time trial created in collaboration with 404 Creative 

Set up as either a solo time trial speedrun or a 1v1 speedrun, players will embark on an exhilarating journey aboard a besieged spaceship, where extraterrestrial intruders lurk around every corner. The ultimate objective is to break free from alien clutches by sprinting through the winding corridors, dodging obstacles that stand in the way. Players must then pass a heavily guarded door, eliminating the alien guards in the process. Link to play. Island code: 3228-1881-6590

Cube Push – A competitive game created in collaboration with Vysena Studios

Two teams will try to bring their payload to the other side of the map on a predefined track by standing on its surrounding platform while the enemy team attempts to do the same. The track is divided into five different sections, offering different challenges and twists to their game, requiring them to be strategic when using builds or attempting to defeat regularly spawning bosses to receive an extra boost for their team. Link to play. Island code: 9278-6553-7976

Fans will be able to play the maps at DreamHack Dallas (June 2-4), DreamHack Summer (June 16-18), and from home using the map codes in Fortnite (Island  code Cyber Sprint:  3228-1881-6590, Island code Cube Push: 9278-6553-7976). Currently in Beta, players are encouraged to feed back on the experiences ahead of the full launch.

DreamHack Dallas will be taking place at the Key Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Texas on June 2-4, 2023. Tickets start at $35 for a single day and $99 for three-day access, more information is available at https://dreamhack.com/dallas/tickets. 

DreamHack Summer will be taking place at the Elmia Congress Center in Jönköping, Sweden across three-days on June 16-18 (LAN June 16-19), 2023. Tickets start at 169 SEK for a single day and 449 SEK for three-day access, with more information available at https://dreamhack.com/summer/tickets. 

Two of the most popular content creators and pro players in the Fortnite community, MrSavage and Clix, will be supporting the DreamHack UEFN launch at DreamHack Dallas by live-streaming both maps and giving fans the opportunity to interact with them directly. Fans attending DreamHack Dallas and DreamHack Summer will not only have a chance to play with some of their idols on ‘The Pyramid’, but DreamHack is providing the unique opportunity for fans to meet the map developers in person and give them their direct feedback when they are trying out the maps in the freeplay area. Players watching from home can enjoy a showmatch between pro players on the Sunday (June 4th for DreamHack Dallas, June 18th for DreamHack Summer) before the DreamHack Open ft. Fortnite Zero Build tournament finals or simply tune in to the streams of MrSavage and Clix during the weekend for a chance to play with them.

“We’re extremely excited to get started with UEFN and test the incredible toolset it offers to creators all over the world to build the future of social entertainment experiences,” said Brian Krämer, Sr. Director of Game Ecosystems at EFG. “This is just the beginning for us and fans can be excited for more to come!”.

Watch the announcement video on here. 

Follow DreamHack channels for more information. 

Disclaimer

This is an independently created Fortnite experience and is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or otherwise associated with, Epic Games, Inc. The information players provide in connection with this experience is being provided to the event organiser and not Epic Games, Inc. 

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About DreamHack

DreamHack creates a world where the gaming community comes to life. The festivals, featuring everything gaming under one roof, create an arena where you can come to connect, explore, win, play a part, and be yourself through a gaming lifestyle experience. Attendees meet their favorite creators, experience professional esports tournaments, amateur and varsity gaming tournaments, world-famous bring-your-own-computer (BYOC) LAN party, cosplay championships, panels, art, activities, expo, screenings, live music, and more. DreamHack is part of ESL FACEIT Group, the leading competitive games and esports company.

About ESL FACEIT Group

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) is the leading esports and video game entertainment company dedicated to creating worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. EFG is built on a legacy of world-renowned brands including ESL, FACEIT, DreamHack and DreamHack Sports Games, providing innovative ecosystems for global communities of players, fans and creators around the games they love. Working alongside leading partners, brands and global IPs, EFG operates an unmatched portfolio of live events, digital platforms and developer tools that reach and engage millions of gamers worldwide. For more information visit www.eslfaceitgroup.com.

About 404 Creative

404 Creative is a professional game developer studio based in North America with 4+ years experience building games for players and brands in the Fortnite metaverse. With a roster of expert Fortnite Creative developers, the studio has collectively published over 200 projects which have amassed nearly half a billion plays worldwide, most notably Desert Clan Rumble, SypherPK Boxfights, and Gunfight: Simulation. 404 Creative has earned their reputation as a top-ranking original studio developing player first experiences with the UEFN (2.0) and Fortnite Creative toolset.

About Vysena StudiosVysena Studios is a collective of independant UGC Game developers based in France. Its members started creating maps back in December 2018 when the first Fortnite Creative mode was released. Since then, they have worked on over 100+ maps, including experiences for Epic Games and independent brands, most notably the Dragon Ball Super, Naruto: Shippuden and The Witcher official maps. Vysena Studios is one of the leading Fortnite Creative studios worldwide.