The Walking Dead is officially joining the Fortnite multiverse — not just as a cosmetic crossover, but as a full-fledged content expansion in Fortnite Creative and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). Beginning in March 2025, creators can access assets, characters, and environments from AMC’s hit franchise to build custom zombie survival experiences, cinematic missions, or post-apocalyptic adventures.
🛠️ The Walking Dead Assets Now Available in UEFN & Fortnite Creative
Epic Games has rolled out a complete asset toolkit from The Walking Dead Universe for Fortnite creators. Here’s what’s now available inside the UEFN toolbox:
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🧟♂️ Walker NPCs – Fully animated zombie enemies for dynamic survival gameplay
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🩸 Lucille (Negan’s Bat) – A brutal melee weapon perfect for close-range chaos
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🐅 Shiva Shotgun – Emits tiger growls on fire, paying homage to Ezekiel’s legendary companion
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🏚️ Prefabricated environments – Includes key landmarks and survival bases from the show
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🎨 Comic-style post-processing filter – Adds a gritty, black-and-white graphic novel effect inspired by the original comics
All assets are now live for use in development, and creators can begin publishing Walking Dead-themed islands starting May 16, 2025.
🎙️ Epic Games: “A New Era for Storytelling in Fortnite”
Epic’s EVP Saxs Persson emphasized the importance of this partnership:
“With The Walking Dead Universe now a part of UEFN and Fortnite Creative, our creators have an incredible toolbox to draw from.”
This collaboration empowers Fortnite map makers to produce:
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Zombie wave survival modes
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Narrative-driven missions
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Open-world post-apocalyptic adventures
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PvE co-op and cinematic quests
The assets are designed to foster innovation, especially for creators looking to blend horror, action, and emergent storytelling.
✍️ Robert Kirkman: “Fortnite Expands The Walking Dead Like Never Before”
Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead, praised the crossover:
“This collaboration with Fortnite is an incredible opportunity to expand The Walking Dead in ways we’ve never imagined… Whether it’s Lucille smashing through hordes or the eerie presence of Walkers, I can’t wait to see what the Fortnite community creates.”
This partnership not only enriches Fortnite’s metaverse but also gives The Walking Dead a new digital storytelling platform with interactive potential far beyond traditional media.
🔥 What Can You Build with The Walking Dead in Fortnite?
Here’s what creators and players can now do in UEFN and Creative mode:
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Build custom zombie survival maps
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Create cinematic story-driven missions
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Reimagine key moments from the show using in-game cutscenes
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Add base-building mechanics, supply runs, and defense systems
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Apply comic-inspired filters for a stylized visual tone
Whether you're a solo builder or part of a professional creative studio, these assets offer AAA-quality tools to bring your undead vision to life.
🧠 Why This Matters for Fortnite Creators
As Epic continues expanding Fortnite’s creative ecosystem, this crossover represents a significant milestone. For developers, this means:
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Access to licensed horror franchise content
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Tools to build story-rich survival games within Fortnite
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A potential springboard into viral map success (and creator monetization)
With UEFN pushing toward full indie game capabilities, The Walking Dead Universe assets help bridge the gap between modding and professional game design.
📅 Key Dates to Know
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Now Live (March 2025): Assets available in UEFN and Fortnite Creative
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May 16, 2025: First Walking Dead-themed islands can be officially published
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Later in 2025: Expect community contests, featured hubs, and live map spotlights
✅ TL;DR – The Walking Dead x Fortnite Creative (March 2025)
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🧟♂️ Walker NPCs, Lucille, Shiva Shotgun & prefab environments added to UEFN
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🛠️ Create and publish custom survival maps starting May 16
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🎨 Comic-style visual effects mimic original graphic novel look
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🎮 Epic aims to unlock “next-gen horror storytelling” through Fortnite
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✍️ Kirkman says this expands TWD “like never before”
