"I tried to cancel Fortnite," says Former Epic Games director Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. "I tried to cancel Fortnite," says Former Epic Games director "That game would not have passed my bar." News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 16 Jun 2019 57 comments A former Epic Games director has admitted he would have cancelled Fortnite if he'd remained at the company. In a candid conversation with Game Informer (thanks, PC Gamer), The Coalition's Rod Fergusson - who had previously worked for Epic before joining the Gears 5 developer - admitted the game "would not have passed [his quality] bar", adding he had "tried to cancel" the game before he left his director role. "If I stayed at Epic, I would have cancelled Fortnite," Fergusson said. "Before I left, I tried to cancel Fortnite. When it was Save the World... that was a project that had some challenges. "And as the director of production at the time, that game would not have passed my bar for something we should continue to keep going... "So when people look at me and say 'don't you feel bad [that he left before Fortnite's stratospheric success]?' I say no, you should feel really good, because that game you love - that worldwide sensation - would not exist had I stayed at Epic." He "do[esn't] lose sleep" over it, though, and maintains he's "super happy for [Epic's] success". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store