After Serving the Industry for 25 Years, Fortnite Mastermind Finally Steps Down!

Published 09/09/2023, 1:50 AM EDT

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Despite being released six years ago, Fortnite has never lost its flare and popularity. This Epic Games title is not just like any other battle royale title; it is so much more than those. Be it for its attractive visuals or exciting gameplay, this game is loved by everyone. But one of the most significant reasons for this game’s popularity is its impressive storytelling.

But as things stand, we will be missing the unique storylines in this game from now on. Because the mastermind behind Fortnite’s stories is leaving the company. Fans can’t absolutely accept this fact.

Fortnite boss Donald Mustard retires after serving 25 years in the gaming industry

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Epic Games Chief Creative Officer and Fortnite Boss Donald Mustard has recently announced his retirement from the gaming arena after being an impeccable pillar in the gaming industry for more than two decades.

Mustard himself posted a tweet, announcing his retirement. He has stated, “I have enjoyed nearly 25 years in the game industry collaborating with some of the most talented people ever, and I am so proud of what we have made together.”

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He has also stated: “I am humbled to have been a part of the team that every day tries to bring ‘joy and delight’ to the Fortnite community! He concluded by saying, “I’m excited to spend time with my wife and family and am forever grateful for Tim Sweeney (CEO of Epic Games) and the Epic Games family.”

In 2005, the story of the greatness of Mustard began when he co-founded one of the best game-developing companies at the time, Chair Entertainment. Shadow Complex and Infinity Blade are two of the best games of all time that this company has made.

Later on, in 2008, it was acquired by Epic Games. Eight years after that, in 2016, Mustard eventually became the Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games, where he became the mastermind of Fortnite, and the world saw the aura and rise of this epic title.

Fans are absolutely dejected

It’s pretty disheartening for Fortnite fans to see the main man behind the game leave. Here are some fan reactions:

This fan is just assuming this is a bad dream.

Another fan, too, can’t accept the fact that this legendary man is leaving the platform.

This might well be the end of Fortnite’s storylines.

This fan thinks the story of the ongoing chapter of Fortnite is not as good as it used to be. He also got the reason for it as well.

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According to this fan, there will be no rise of Fortnite from now on.

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Fortnite has long been hailed as one of the most popular titles of all time. The main reason for this popularity is the main man behind the game, Donald Mustard, who crafted the game with his bare hands. His retirement is surely going to be a huge blow, not only to the company but to the whole gaming fraternity as well.

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Nilendu Brahma

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Nilendu Brahma is an eSports Content Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing his passion for gaming and sports journalism to the forefront. With a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Nilendu combines his love for writing with his expertise in eSports. As a die-hard Barcelona fan and a cricket fanatic, he understands the pulse of sports enthusiasts.
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