Sprites

FORTNITE BR, RELOAD | CHAPTER 7 SEASON 3

DESIGN

First-of-its-kind creature collection merged into Battle Royale, with extraction as a capture vessel
During a match, players find and collect creatures called Sprites across the map; any Sprite they extract can be brought into future matches, but is lost if the player dies
Each collectible Sprite has its own perk and level when equipped, forming a bridge between collection, training, and player power
Release cadence and event calendar targets weekly engagement beats for players, keeping the system alive and fun throughout the season
Extracting the Sprite at max level grants mastery, providing one more layer of progression for players beyond rote collection count

CONTRIBUTIONS

Wrote early design spec, then prototyped first version of collection + extraction for team review using UE5 Blueprints and Slate widgets
Led up a strike team of designers, engineers, and UI artists to prove out the system's vertical slice quickly and iterate
Wrote a full systems documentation, detailing extraction flow, collection acquisitions, leveling, mastery, perk system, and auxilliary features like resource earning
Designed the season's batch of 25 Sprites, including pitching visual concept and deciding on perk power, and worked alongside art and design directors to validate the roster
Directed teams as vision holder of the feature through ship, also working with product to establish weekly beats for Sprite updates and new releases; over 20m players have extracted at least one Sprite since launching the feature in Summer 2026

SPRITES

FORTNITE BR, RELOAD | CHAPTER 7 SEASON 3

DESIGN

First-of-its-kind creature collection merged into Battle Royale, with extraction as a capture vessel
During a match, players find and collect creatures called Sprites across the map; any Sprite they extract can be brought into future matches, but is lost if the player dies
Each collectible Sprite has its own perk and level when equipped, forming a bridge between collection, training, and player power
Release cadence and event calendar targets weekly engagement beats for players, keeping the system alive and fun throughout the season
Extracting the Sprite at max level grants mastery, providing one more layer of progression for players beyond rote collection count

CONTRIBUTIONS

Wrote early design spec, then prototyped first version of collection + extraction for team review using UE5 Blueprints and Slate widgets
Led up a strike team of designers, engineers, and UI artists to prove out the system's vertical slice quickly and iterate
Wrote a full systems documentation, detailing extraction flow, collection acquisitions, leveling, mastery, perk system, and auxilliary features like resource earning
Designed the season's batch of 25 Sprites, including pitching visual concept and deciding on perk power, and worked alongside art and design directors to validate the roster
Directed teams as vision holder of the feature through ship, also working with product to establish weekly beats for Sprite updates and new releases; over 40m players have extracted at least one Sprite since launching the feature in Summer 2026

WILL STROHMEYER

GAMEPLAY & SYSTEMS DESIGN

SPRITES

FORTNITE BR, RELOAD | CHAPTER 7 SEASON 3

DESIGN

First-of-its-kind creature collection merged into Battle Royale, with extraction as a capture vessel

During a match, players find and collect creatures called Sprites across the map; any Sprite they extract can be brought into future matches, but is lost if the player dies

Each collectible Sprite has its own perk and level when equipped, forming a bridge between collection, training, and player power

Release cadence and event calendar targets weekly engagement beats for players, keeping the system alive and fun throughout the season

Extracting the Sprite at max level grants mastery, providing one more layer of progression for players beyond rote collection count

CONTRIBUTIONS

Wrote early design spec, then prototyped first version of collection + extraction for team review using UE5 Blueprints and Slate widgets

Led up a strike team of designers, engineers, and UI artists to prove out the system's vertical slice quickly and iterate

Wrote a full systems documentation, detailing extraction flow, collection acquisitions, leveling, mastery, perk system, and auxilliary features like resource earning

Designed the season's batch of 25 Sprites, including pitching visual concept and deciding on perk power, and worked alongside art and design directors to validate the roster

Directed teams as vision holder of the feature through ship, also working with product to establish weekly beats for Sprite updates and new releases; over 20m players have extracted at least one Sprite since launching the feature in Summer 2026

SPRITES

FORTNITE BR, RELOAD | CHAPTER 7 SEASON 3

DESIGN

First-of-its-kind creature collection merged into Battle Royale, with extraction as a capture vessel

During a match, players find and collect creatures called Sprites across the map; any Sprite they extract can be brought into future matches, but is lost if the player dies

Each collectible Sprite has its own perk and level when equipped, forming a bridge between collection, training, and player power

Release cadence and event calendar targets weekly engagement beats for players, keeping the system alive and fun throughout the season

Extracting the Sprite at max level grants mastery, providing one more layer of progression for players beyond rote collection count

CONTRIBUTIONS

Wrote early design spec, then prototyped first version of collection + extraction for team review using UE5 Blueprints and Slate widgets

Led up a strike team of designers, engineers, and UI artists to prove out the system's vertical slice quickly and iterate

Wrote a full systems documentation, detailing extraction flow, collection acquisitions, leveling, mastery, perk system, and auxilliary features like resource earning

Designed the season's batch of 25 Sprites, including pitching visual concept and deciding on perk power, and worked alongside art and design directors to validate the roster

Directed teams as vision holder of the feature through ship, also working with product to establish weekly beats for Sprite updates and new releases; over 40m players have extracted at least one Sprite since launching the feature in Summer 2026

SPRITES

FORTNITE BR, RELOAD | CHAPTER 7 SEASON 3

DESIGN

First-of-its-kind creature collection merged into Battle Royale, with extraction as a capture vessel

During a match, players find and collect creatures called Sprites across the map; any Sprite they extract can be brought into future matches, but is lost if the player dies

Each collectible Sprite has its own perk and level when equipped, forming a bridge between collection, training, and player power

Release cadence and event calendar targets weekly engagement beats for players, keeping the system alive and fun throughout the season

Extracting the Sprite at max level grants mastery, providing one more layer of progression for players beyond rote collection count​

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CONTRIBUTIONS

Wrote early design spec, then prototyped first version of collection + extraction for team review using UE5 Blueprints and Slate widgets

Led up a strike team of designers, engineers, and UI artists to prove out the system's vertical slice quickly and iterate

Wrote a full systems documentation, detailing extraction flow, collection acquisitions, leveling, mastery, perk system, and auxilliary features like resource earning

Designed the season's batch of 25 Sprites, including pitching visual concept and deciding on perk power, and worked alongside art and design directors to validate the roster

Directed teams as vision holder of the feature through ship, also working with product to establish weekly beats for Sprite updates and new releases; over 20m players have extracted at least one Sprite since launching the feature in Summer 2026 ​​

SPRITES

FORTNITE BR, RELOAD | CHAPTER 7 SEASON 3

DESIGN

First-of-its-kind creature collection merged into Battle Royale, with extraction as a capture vessel

During a match, players find and collect creatures called Sprites across the map; any Sprite they extract can be brought into future matches, but is lost if the player dies

Each collectible Sprite has its own perk and level when equipped, forming a bridge between collection, training, and player power

Release cadence and event calendar targets weekly engagement beats for players, keeping the system alive and fun throughout the season

Extracting the Sprite at max level grants mastery, providing one more layer of progression for players beyond rote collection count​

CONTRIBUTIONS

Wrote early design spec, then prototyped first version of collection + extraction for team review using UE5 Blueprints and Slate widgets

Led up a strike team of designers, engineers, and UI artists to prove out the system's vertical slice quickly and iterate

Wrote a full systems documentation, detailing extraction flow, collection acquisitions, leveling, mastery, perk system, and auxilliary features like resource earning

Designed the season's batch of 25 Sprites, including pitching visual concept and deciding on perk power, and worked alongside art and design directors to validate the roster

Directed teams as vision holder of the feature through ship, also working with product to establish weekly beats for Sprite updates and new releases; over 40m players have extracted at least one Sprite since launching the feature in Summer 2026

Extracting the Sprite at max level grants mastery, providing one more layer of progression for players beyond rote collection count

Directed teams as vision holder of the feature through ship, also working with product to establish weekly beats for Sprite updates and new releases; over 20m players have extracted at least one Sprite since launching the feature in Summer 2026

Extracting the Sprite at max level grants mastery, providing one more layer of progression for players beyond rote collection count