Epic Chief, Fortnite Loremaster Leaving Firm After 7 Years

Donald Mustard is leaving Epic Video games. Mustard was a driving drive behind Fortnite’s success and the chief inventive officer at Epic Video games for the final seven years.

On September 8, via a post on Twitter, Mustard introduced the shocking information, explaining that after an “unimaginable journey” he was retiring from his position as CCO at Epic later this month.

“I’m humbled to have been part of the group that daily tries to convey ‘pleasure and delight’ to the Fortnite group,” mentioned Mustard.

“I can’t wait to now share in the way forward for Fortnite as a participant alongside all of you! The groups are in the very best palms and they’re engaged on enormous, jaw-dropping, superb issues!!!”

Mustard’s historical past with Epic Video games

The departing CCO joined Epic in 2008 after the big firm bought Chair Leisure, a Salt Lake Metropolis-based online game studio based by Mustard in 2005. The studio’s first recreation was Undertow, and it later discovered success with 2009’s Shadow Advanced. It additionally developed the Infinity Blade collection of cell RPGs.

“I’ve loved practically 25 years within the recreation business collaborating with a few of the most proficient folks ever and I’m so happy with what we now have made collectively,” tweeted Mustard. “I’m particularly happy with the chance I’ve had to assist create and form Fortnite.”

“Thanks for superb occasions and accomplishments at Epic,” replied Epic CEO Tim Sweeney.

Whereas with Epic Video games, Mustard oversaw Fortnite’s large explosion right into a pop-culture juggernaut. He was additionally well-known for interacting with the sport’s giant group of gamers, typically teasing future updates or crossovers forward of their official bulletins.

Mustard hasn’t publicly introduced what his subsequent job or profession transfer is, although we do know what the outgoing CCO plans to do subsequent. In his assertion asserting his departure, Mustard mentioned he was “excited to spend time” along with his spouse and household.