Donald Mustard mentioned on social media he’ll retire from his position as chief inventive officer at Epic Video games this month.

That’s an enormous change for Mustard and Epic, as Mustard was in control of the Fortnite, which has generated billions of {dollars} in income over time. Mustard spent 25 years in video games.

He labored on titles resembling Introduction Rising. And he was a part of the group that began Chair Leisure in 2005, which went on to make the hit cell recreation Infinity Blade. Mustard additionally labored on titles like Undertow and Shadow Complicated. The Infinity Blade collection drew the eye of Epic Video games, maker of the Unreal recreation engine, and Epic acquired Chair Leisure in 2008.

After that, Mustard went on to guide plenty of tasks at Epic Video games, together with shepherding Fortnite to its success with a battle royale mode.

Mustard made the announcement yesterday on X (previously Twitter).

Right here’s the total tweet:

After an unbelievable journey, I shall be retiring from my position as Chief Artistic Officer at Epic this month.

I’ve loved practically 25 years within the recreation trade collaborating with a number of the most proficient folks ever and I’m so pleased with what now we have made collectively. From the formidable Introduction Rising, to the beginning of ChAIR the place we created Undertow, Shadow Complicated, and the Infinity Blade trilogy, to the distinction of our tiny group changing 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 group that on daily basis tries to convey ‘pleasure 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 pals 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 palms and they’re engaged on enormous, jaw dropping, superb issues!!!

I’m excited to spend time with my spouse and household and am eternally grateful for
@TimSweeneyEpic
and the Epic Video games household.

X: @DonaldMustard