Overview
Fall Guys (originally Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout) is a massively multiplayer party royale game developed by Mediatonic and published by Devolver Digital, later acquired by Epic Games. Released on August 4, 2020, the game quickly became a cultural phenomenon — selling over 10 million copies on Steam within months and attracting over 50 million players after its free-to-play transition in June 2022.
Players control bean-shaped characters and compete against each other in a series of randomly selected mini-games — obstacle courses, survival challenges, team games, and more — until the last player standing is crowned the winner. The game draws inspiration from game shows like Takeshi's Castle and Total Wipeout, and is built on the Unity engine with cross-platform play across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.
My Contributions
I worked on Fall Guys through The Multiplayer Group (MPG) as a Senior Software Engineer (July 2023 – July 2024) and then as Lead Software Engineer (July 2024 – present), where I led co-development efforts on the game.
Gameplay & UI Systems
Designed and delivered core gameplay and UI components for multiplayer experiences, implementing scalable solutions across gameplay systems that enhanced the player experience across multiple game modes.
Creative Level-Building Tools
Shipped creative level-building tools that increased player-generated content, empowering the community to design and share their own obstacle courses through the Fall Guys Creative system.
Competitive Features
Developed competitive features including the Ranked Knockout mode, enhancing player engagement and retention by introducing skill-based matchmaking and progression systems.
Engineering Leadership
Led a team of engineers, providing mentorship and performance guidance. Identified and mitigated technical risks to ensure smooth project milestones, and fostered a high-performing engineering culture within the co-development partnership.
Multiplayer & Networking
Contributed to scalable multiplayer architecture and networking solutions, supporting Fall Guys' cross-platform ecosystem and ensuring stable online gameplay across all platforms.