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...
The CRAZY Origin of Fortnite BR W/ MustardPlays (Chad Mustard)
The Creative Juice Podcast
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6 months ago
The CRAZY Origin of Fortnite BR W/ MustardPlays (Chad Mustard)
In Episode 4 of the Creative Juice Podcast, we sit down with MustardPlays to uncover the real story behind how the biggest Battle Royale in the world got its start — from a simple dinner table conversation to a 3-week prototype that changed gaming forever. We dive into: 🔹 How Fortnite + UEFN on iOS could spark a second boom for creators 🔹 Why building fast and testing early still drives his creative process 🔹 JOGO’s expansion and his outlook on ...
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...
