Epic Games, the developer behind the popular game Fortnite, has announced new rules governing in-game transactions for creators. This decision comes shortly after Epic Games permitted creators to incorporate in-game purchases into their experiences. As of January 20th, creators are prohibited from offering in-island transactions that impact prize wheels within their ‘islands,’ a term used by Epic Games to refer to user-generated content.
The update explicitly states that no transactions, whether direct or indirect, should influence prize wheel outcomes. Specifically, enhancements like luck boosts, in-game items for spin purchases, or any form of spins on prize wheels, including single spins, extra spins, or spin bundles, are now prohibited.
This move by Epic Games aims to maintain fairness and integrity within the Fortnite creator community by standardizing the rules around in-game monetization features. Creators will need to adjust their content to comply with the new guidelines to ensure alignment with Epic Games’ policies and regulations.
Source: The Verge