Amazing Inc. has announced that it will establish Japan's first specialized course where students can learn Unreal Editor for Fortnite (hereinafter referred to as UEFN) at Osaka eGames High School.
The aim is to nurture game development talent using Fortnite.
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UEFN Course to Be Established in 2025
Leveraging the know-how gained from over 20 years of game development, the company began creating games using UEFN in September 2023.
In collaboration with Nature eSPORTS, a pro esports team ranked 5th in the world in Fortnite, they have released 10 works at the time of writing, including PRO SERIES, which allows for efficient practice.
Amazing Inc. has announced the establishment of the UEFN Course at the Osaka eGames High School, which it operates.
UEFN is a tool that allows the game engine Unreal Engine developed by Epic Games to be implemented on a Fortnite base.
It is also described as a system that turned Fortnite into a metaverse, and not only individuals but also various companies are creating content to approach gamers.
While development using UEFN can be started casually, because the degree of freedom is so high, a certain level of specialized knowledge is also required to implement envisioned game designs.
Osaka eGames High School aims to nurture new talent by opening the UEFN Course, which utilizes the know-how of game development and map creation gained thus far.
April 2022 saw the opening of Osaka eGames High School as a correspondence high school support school, featuring the "Pro Development Course" where students can receive instruction from players and coaches belonging to the pro esports team Team IBIS (@TeamIBIS_) and CR Gaming School (@CrazyRaccoonGS) certified coaches, as well as the "eGames Course" for casually enjoying games and streaming.
In addition to these, the establishment of the new UEFN Course, where game creators from Amazing Inc. will be in charge of instruction, looks to be a further tailwind.
Please check the official website and official X (@osaka_egames) of Osaka eGames High School for details and follow-up reports.
Comment from the Representative Director of Amazing Inc., Katsumi Marunaga
We have poured our passion into game development for over 20 years.
Through the UEFN Course, we hope to pass on our knowledge and experience to the next generation of creators and help them pave the way for the future of the game industry.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Comment from the Principal of Osaka eGames High School, Shuichi Muramoto
Osaka eGames High School was established with the goal of nurturing human resources who can contribute widely to the game industry, holding "Creation and Diligence, Dissemination and Initiative" as our basic philosophy.
In the UEFN Course, which follows the spirit of our school's founding, we will make the most of the strengths of being operated by a game development company.
Please look forward to our unique initiatives that combine the "creator's perspective" and the "player's perspective."
(Translated from Japanese)
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