Fortnite is doubling down on making Discover more useful—for both players and creators. In a new update released on May 30, 2025, the Fortnite team shared detailed insights into how Discover works, why it matters, and where it’s heading. The new documentation goes deeper than anything Fortnite has released before, giving creators a better look under the hood. But the update isn’t just about transparency. Epic’s long-term vision is to make Discover the place players go to find their next favorite game inside Fortnite—and they’re backing that up with new tools, better data, and smarter recommendations.

What is Fortnite Discover?

Fortnite Discover is where players can find and enjoy a wide variety of gaming experiences. As a creator and developer in Fortnite, it’s important to understand how islands are surfaced in Discover. Focusing on key metrics, utilizing best practices, and understanding the Discover UI will help you attract, engage, and satisfy players, ultimately leading to greater success for your experiences.

Fortnite Reveals Major Updates to Discover

Supporting Innovation Beyond Battle Royale

Epic wants to build a platform where innovation actually gets seen. With Discover acting as Fortnite’s front page, it’s clear they see it as more than just a content browser—it’s the key to helping original islands grow an audience. The team says they’re working to make sure innovative islands consistently get surfaced to players, especially around launch or after major updates.

At the same time, players can favorite creators, making it easier to keep coming back to content they like. For creators, the new analytics coming through tools like the Fortnite Data API should help identify what’s working, what’s not, and how to build a sustainable player base over time. A key part of this push is the new “Sophistication Score” system. It’s used behind the scenes in Discover to help evaluate and promote high-quality, original content.

Fortnite Reveals Major Updates to Discover

Personalized Recommendations Getting Smarter

Epic also laid out its plans to improve how Discover connects players to islands that actually match their interests. Right now, the “For You” section does most of the heavy lifting, using data like player preferences, session behavior, and engagement to recommend content. But that’s just the start.

The long-term plan is to extend personalized recommendations throughout the entire Discover experience. Fortnite is also working on ways for players to more clearly signal what they like—and don’t like—so the system can get smarter over time. For creators, this means they can design experiences with specific audiences in mind, knowing that Discover will be better equipped to help those players find them.

Making Discover Feel Fresh Every Time You Log In

Epic knows that players come to Fortnite not just for Battle Royale, but for the constant stream of new stuff. Discover needs to reflect that. The team says they’re working to keep Discover feeling dynamic by improving how it highlights major moments—like the launch of a new game, a big island update, or a live event.

That also means experimenting with how content is presented and tested. Not every change will stick, but the goal is to keep the platform evolving based on what’s resonating with the community. Expect to see more updates that highlight trending content, spotlight creators doing something unique, and refine the user experience based on both data and player feedback.

Fortnite Reveals Major Updates to Discover

Looking Ahead: What to Expect in 2026

This update to Discover isn’t a one-off. Epic says it has major plans for 2025 and 2026 that align with the same priorities: more transparency, smarter tools, and a better way for players to find great content. The focus moving forward is to keep listening to the creator community while continuing to refine the platform based on real data.

If all goes to plan, Fortnite Discover could become the most powerful tool for creators and players alike—especially as Fortnite expands its identity as more than just a game and moves deeper into the user-generated future. Whether you’re building the next hit island or just looking for something new to play with friends, Discover is shaping up to be a bigger part of how people experience Fortnite in the years ahead.