Fortnite creators always talk about the Discovery system, but almost nobody understands how it actually works. In this episode, I sit down with Jon Hughes, founder of FCHQ and one of the leading analytic minds in Fortnite Creative and UEFN. Jon breaks down the real numbers behind map success, why certain genres explode, why others fade fast, and what the data shows about player behavior in 2025. We talk about viral loops, live events, retention targets, session time goals, hidden pitfalls, an...
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Fortnite creators always talk about the Discovery system, but almost nobody understands how it actually works. In this episode, I sit down with Jon Hughes, founder of FCHQ and one of the leading analytic minds in Fortnite Creative and UEFN. Jon breaks down the real numbers behind map success, why certain genres explode, why others fade fast, and what the data shows about player behavior in 2025. We talk about viral loops, live events, retention targets, session time goals, hidden pitfalls, an...
How Fortnite Maps Really Blow Up The Data Behind Viral Success (CEO of FCHQ - Jon Hughes)
The Creative Juice Podcast
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How Fortnite Maps Really Blow Up The Data Behind Viral Success (CEO of FCHQ - Jon Hughes)
Fortnite creators always talk about the Discovery system, but almost nobody understands how it actually works. In this episode, I sit down with Jon Hughes, founder of FCHQ and one of the leading analytic minds in Fortnite Creative and UEFN. Jon breaks down the real numbers behind map success, why certain genres explode, why others fade fast, and what the data shows about player behavior in 2025. We talk about viral loops, live events, retention targets, session time goals, hidden pitfalls, an...
The Creative Juice Podcast
Fortnite creators always talk about the Discovery system, but almost nobody understands how it actually works. In this episode, I sit down with Jon Hughes, founder of FCHQ and one of the leading analytic minds in Fortnite Creative and UEFN. Jon breaks down the real numbers behind map success, why certain genres explode, why others fade fast, and what the data shows about player behavior in 2025. We talk about viral loops, live events, retention targets, session time goals, hidden pitfalls, an...
