# Epic Games Confirms Generative AI Tools Are Part of Fortnite's Concept Art and Skin Design Workflow

_General · published 2026-06-23_

Epic Games has offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at how generative AI tools — including Nano Banana and GPT Image — are integrated into the Fortnite skin and location design process. In a video published to the Unreal Engine YouTube channel, Epic shows that AI is applied after human ideation, helping artists rapidly iterate on existing hand-drawn concepts rather than generating designs from scratch. The workflow still requires human review to catch AI errors and unwanted additions before anything advances toward in-game production.

The disclosure comes after sustained fan scrutiny over potential AI use in certain Fortnite assets. Epic is clear that "the design is king" and that AI functions as an acceleration layer — allowing artists to explore more variations faster — while all work undergoes continuous creative review. The studio also notes that artists are expected to respect originality, track provenance, and maintain Epic's quality standards throughout the process.

## Sources
- [ign.com](https://www.ign.com/articles/fortnite-maker-confirms-how-it-uses-generative-ai-to-help-create-concept-art-and-designs-for-new-skins)
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