Case Study: Paramount Pictures achieves immersive Fortnite engagement with Polyform Studio

Paramount Pictures launches a six-arena Fortnite roguelike with Polyform Studio

Paramount Pictures approached Polyform Studio with the challenge of creating an interactive campaign for the film "Gladiator II" within Fortnite. The customer needed more than a simple advertisement; they wanted a replayable, immersive UEFN (Unreal Editor for Fortnite) experience that would feel like a playable sequel to the film, extending its cinematic world.

Polyform Studio designed and built a custom rogue-like game, "Gladiator II Gauntlet," featuring six unique arenas, progression systems, and co-op play. The solution balanced high-fidelity visuals with performance and was featured in Epic’s Picks upon launch. The project achieved millions of player impressions, was streamed by top creators, and successfully redefined what a branded film experience can be inside Fortnite.

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