On what date was Fortnite Creative released?

Fortnite Creative was released on December 6, 2018. It arrived as a sandbox mode within Fortnite, giving players private islands where they could build structures, design arenas, and create custom games.

The launch was tied to Fortnite Battle Royale’s Season 7. Initially, owners of the Season 7 Battle Pass received their own islands, while other players could visit islands made by Battle Pass holders. Epic opened Creative to everyone for free on December 13, 2018.

Creative differed from Battle Royale because its main purpose was creation rather than survival. Players could place, copy, move, and remove objects, then invite friends to test races, obstacle courses, combat arenas, and other experiences. The mode later expanded through additional tools and the Unreal Editor for Fortnite.

A common mix-up is confusing the initial December 6 release with the December 13 public rollout. December 6 is the canonical release date, while December 13 marks broader access for players without the Battle Pass.