Epic Games Chief Creative Officer, Fortnite Head Donald Mustard Retiring

Epic Games chief artistic officer Donald Mustard is retiring this month after seven years with the corporate. He introduced this right this moment on Twitter, stating that after working within the video games trade for practically 25 years, he’s retiring to spend time along with his spouse and household. 

Most notably, Mustard served as the top of Fortnite, answerable for main its storytelling and artistic decision-making behind the sport as a battle royale. Epic Games has not introduced who can be taking on the function after Mustard retires, nor has it specified what the way forward for Fortnite seems to be like, though tons of are engaged on it, and issues will doubtless proceed as standard. 

Here’s what Mustard posted on Twitter:

After an unbelievable journey, I can be retiring from my function as Chief Creative Officer at Epic this month.  

I’ve loved practically 25 years within the recreation trade collaborating with among the most gifted folks ever and I’m so pleased with what we now have made collectively. From the bold Advent Rising, to the beginning of ChAIR the place we created Undertow, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade trilogy, to the consideration of our tiny workforce turning into a part of Epic, every new chapter allowed me to perform one thing new and authentic. I’m particularly pleased with the chance I’ve had to assist create and form Fortnite.

I’m humbled to have been part of the workforce that each day tries to carry ‘joy and delight’ to the Fortnite group! We love watching you expertise each second – leaping from the Battle Bus for the very first time, seeing the rocket crack open the sky, dancing with buddies after a Victory Royale, being sucked right into a black gap or being washed out to sea as The Island flipped over – and on and on! I can’t wait to now share in the way forward for Fortnite as a participant alongside all of you! The groups are in one of the best fingers and they’re engaged on large, jaw dropping, wonderful issues!!!

Mustard leaves at a time when Fortnite is having a fan-favorite season in Chapter 4 Season 4: Last Resort. If you haven’t but jumped in, try the Last Resort trailer after which learn our characteristic on every part you have to learn about Fortnite Chapter 4: Season 4.