As Donald Mustard Steps Down From the Chief Creative Officer for Epic Games, MCU Character Designer to Structure the Future of Fortnite Makers

Published 09/12/2023, 1:56 PM EDT

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Epic Games has become stable as far as the gaming industry is concerned. This popular gaming house has been run by Fortnite famed Donald Mustard, the Chief Creative Officer, for a very long time. However, the legendary personality has left the company, so who will carry forward the legacy?

Epic Games has recently tapped the man who brought many MCU characters to life for the position of CCO as a replacement for Mustard. So, who is he? He’s the same man who designed Kratos from God of War.

Charlie Wen: the new Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games

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Famous character designer Charlie Wen of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been appointed as the new CCO of Epic Games. Charlie himself has shared this news on Twitter.

This man’s illustrious portfolio speaks for his caliber and achievements.

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Charlie Wen has worked as the Co-Founder and Head of Visual Development at Marvel, where he shaped the immersive and stunning visuals of this famous superhero franchise. From the God of Thunder to the God of Mischief, Wen has helped design some popular characters in the MCU.

The incredible #anthonyhopkins as #odin in #thorthedarkworld and the #concept of Odin I designed for this film.
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*#thor #endgame #avengersendgame #avengers #asgard #king #allfather #imcharliewen #marvelstudios #marvel #anthonyhopkins #costumedesign #battlesuit #bts pic.twitter.com/HFZupSn8RP

— Charlie Wen (@imcharliewen) April 13, 2019

He was also an important part of other MCU movies like The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, and many more.

Fans Are Hopeful

Fans are quite hopeful and optimistic with Wen’s entry into the world of Epic Games. Here are some fan reactions:

Ali Hasan aka SypherPK, a famous American YouTuber and Twitch streamer, is pretty excited to see what this magician has in his hat for the Fortnite fans. He took to twitter to share his excitement, stating, “Awesome! Excited to see what you do in the world of Fortnite!”

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A renowned Creative Map Maker of Fortnite is looking forward to see what mysteries will unfold in the future. He tweeted, “Congratulations! Welcome and excited to see what the future brings!” 🥳

Another famous Fortnite streamer and creator of a popular Fortnite team has also taken well to the latest updating, stating, “Congratulations! We’re excited” 😊

Famous Fortnite creator Mustard Plays is pretty excited to see Wen’s charms in the Fortnite world- “Can’t wait to see what you do!”

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The whole world, along with the popular faces of Fortnite, is very much cheerful with the arrival of Charlie Wen. Let’s see where Fortnite goes from here.

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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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