Sawhorse Productions · Brand Activation · Lead Developer
The Uprising
The official Fortnite tie-in for The Uprising, the Focus Features film, developed with Sawhorse Productions and published by Genesis Studios. A 5v5 payload escort set in 1380s England: Rebels push a battering ram from the muddy farmlands through four escalating phases to smash the gates of London, while Kingsmen fortify choke points to stall it. Lead Developer for the full game mode: the payload and phase flow, mid-match leveling and upgrades, bot backfill behavior, and the victory board.
What I worked on
- Payload escort flow across four escalating map phases
- Mid-match leveling with weapon and stat upgrades
- Bot backfill with combat behavior
- Victory board, accolades, and player profiles
Impact
- Official tie-in for the Focus Features film, published with Genesis Studios
- Asymmetric 5v5 payload escort across four escalating map phases
- Lead Developer for the full game mode, from payload flow to bot fill
More work
David Bakalov, UEFN and Verse developer. © 2026.