Fortnite player spots unusual texture resembling mold, Epic CEO explains its origins

A Fortnite player recently shared a screenshot showing what appeared to be mold in the game. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney responded on Twitter, explaining that the texture is a default from Unreal Engine, imported in 1995. Sweeney clarified that the texture is actually a stock photo of cave pearls, not mold. He noted that it appears when programmers forget to specify a texture. This interaction highlights a long-standing curiosity among players about the texture, which has been recognized since at least 2015. Sweeney's response provided a nostalgic glimpse into the game's history.