Epic will let other game developers use Fortnite’s cross-platform tools for free
Epic Games today announced that it’s going to offer up the underlying software infrastructure and tools used to run its massive, cross-platform hit Fortnite to other game developers for free. Those tools include the ability to sync a player’s profile and in-game purchases across multiple platforms, to provide cross-platform voice communication, and to allow cross-platform partying and matchmaking, among other features. “Throughout 2019, we’ll be launching a large set of cross-platform game services originally built for Fortnite , and battle-tested with 200,000,000 players across seven platforms,” reads the announcement . “These services will be free for all developers, and will be open to all engines, all platforms, and all stores. As a… Continue reading… source https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/12/18137930/epic-games-online-services-fortnite-cross-platform-matchmaking-developer-tools from Blogger http://leadhackerdigital.blogspot.com/2018/12/epic-will-let-other-game-developers-us...