Hannes Van der Haegen (aka UtaSmoota) went from full-time dad and software architect to building one of Fortnite's most successful studios: Team Unite.

In this episode, we cover:
• How Hannes built a 10M-player Oral-B game
• Creating viral Fortnite maps for LEGO, Adidas, and Gillette
• The real strategy behind discovery, retention, and brand work in UEFN
• Why modular Verse code is the secret weapon for scaling maps
• The most painful bugs and workarounds from Fortnite 1.0
• What’s next for Team Unite and the future of UEFN

📱 Follow Hannes:
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/UtaSmoota
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-van-der-haegen
• Team Unite: https://www.teamunitefn.com/

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This week on Creative Juice, I’m going solo to share the full story of how I left a stable 6-figure job in the oil field to go all in on Fortnite Creative and content creation.
No guests, just raw truth about the risks, sacrifices, and wins along the way.

I talk about:

• Why I almost didn’t take the leap
• How I built 50+ games before one took off
• What it really takes to go full-time in UEFN
• The hardest part of being a Fortnite creator (hint: it’s not Verse)
• How I overcame imposter syndrome, promoted my work, and built an audience from scratch
• The social media strategies every creator needs to understand

Whether you’re a new creator, a UEFN veteran, or just curious what it takes to make a living building Fortnite games, this episode will give you the real behind-the-scenes.

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🔗 LINKS

🎥 Watch my Unreal Fest talk:
🔗 https://dev.epicgames.com/community/learning/talks-and-demos/83WB/unlocking-the-potential-of-fortnite-creative-building-engaging-experiences-and-growing-a-community-unreal-fest-2023

🔥 Check out the UNC viral video breakdown:
🔗 https://youtu.be/Jzz9iyl9-oc?si=r6TPAtZj5_aKvdU-

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Curious how a Fortnite Creative game becomes a viral sensation? In this episode, Enrique Fuentes, CEO of Terravision and creator of Havoc Hotel, shares the secrets behind some of the most successful maps in Fortnite UEFN. Learn real strategies for player retention, sequels, brand collaborations like The Walking Dead, and what it takes to stand out in the competitive Fortnite Creative scene. Hear Enrique’s journey from launching a studio in Venezuela to reaching global success, packed with actionable tips for creators and game developers.

Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PGqloXMcDcc

Connect with Enrique Fuentes:
X (Twitter): https://x.com/TeraCreators
Discord: https://discord.gg/tEdWxwuUKJ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efuentes/

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