Sawhorse Productions · Brand Activation · Lead Developer

WIMBLEDON UP!

The official Wimbledon 2026 Fortnite activation, presented by American Express and delivered with LA agency Sawhorse Productions. A competitive roguelike Only Up where 20 players climb four tournament rounds, from Qualifiers to Finals, for an exclusive back bling. Lead Developer for every mechanical system on the island: the four-round tournament flow, prestige-point progression, roguelike power-ups, and the hawk save.

What I worked on

• Four-round tournament flow from Qualifiers to Finals
• Prestige-point permanent upgrade system
• Roguelike power-ups
• Hawk save mechanic

Impact

• Official Wimbledon 2026 activation presented by AMEX
• Lead Developer for every mechanical system on the island
• Competitive roguelike Only Up with a 4-round tournament structure

More work

David Bakalov, UEFN and Verse developer. © 2026.