Dean 'Axel' Lynch

CEO, Co-Founder & Lead Programmer.

Dean's creative journey started early.

He began modding and level design in Unreal Tournament and Red Faction at the age of 15, before continuing his passion in games such as Half-Life and other Source engine games including Left 4 Dead. Dean’s interest in game design has drove him to learn not just level design but also game mechanics, building games in various game engines, and even working along side Epic at their Headquater’s to work on the Creative Curse featured islands and Limited Time Mode ‘Gun Fright’.

Dean focuses on the overall Game Design and Verse Programming.

Axel's Timeline

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  • Rocket Racing Game Jam at Psyonix Studios

    Rocket Racing Game Jam at Psyonix Studios

    3D Lab rocked the Rocket Racing game jam at Epic Games Owned Psyonix Studios, unleashing two epic race Tracks. Speedy Sandbox: 4043-4376-7426. Underworld Speedrun: 6268-4522-1924.

  • Year 1 UEFN Showcase

    It’s been a little over a year since Epic Games released UEFN. These are some of the 3D LAB projects we have worked on in the past year while learning UEFN and pushing ourselves and the Platform to the limit. Enjoy!

  • Fortnite Funland nominated for Best User-Created Fortnite Island of the year!

    Fortnite Funland nominated for Best User-Created Fortnite Island of the year!

    We are honored to announce that Fortnite Funland in collaboration with NickEh30 is nominated for Best User-Created Fortnite Island of the year at the game awards!

  • Launching Fortnite Funland in collaboration with popular streamer Nick Eh 30!

    Launching Fortnite Funland in collaboration with popular streamer Nick Eh 30!

    Experience the thrill of riding heart-pounding rollercoasters, challenge your friend’s in exciting mini-games, and collect tickets to unlock a world of awesome items. Take control of dirt bikes and conquer adrenaline-pumping tracks. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the most exhilarating amusement park ever!

  • Unreal MegaJam 2023 – “Into The Unknown”

    Unreal MegaJam 2023 – “Into The Unknown”

    After crashlanding on an alien planet, Kian needs to find a way of this planet. After restoring his trusty robot H3-LP, he’s tasked with finding resources and repairing the ship. Our submission for the MegaJam 2023!  

  • Monkey D. Luffy enters the seas of Fortnite

    Monkey D. Luffy enters the seas of Fortnite

    Will you pull off a daring escape as a Straw Hat pirate, or bring order to the sea as a Marine? Get your swords and pistols ready for an epic 3v3. Take to the seas in this One Piece experience inside Fortnite!  

  • Art Station Interview

    Art Station Interview

    “For this interview, we had the opportunity to chat with Dean, Franciska, and Robert from the 3D Lab team to learn how they’re using Fortnite Creative, and now UEFN, to create incredible game experiences as a business…”  

  • New UEFN Game – Retro Chomper

    New UEFN Game – Retro Chomper

    Jump into Guff’s TV and play Retro Chomper! Play as the Chomper or the Survivor in this action packed chase minigame!  

  • KRAZY TASTY BASE HUNT

    KRAZY TASTY BASE HUNT

    Protect your base in a chocolate covered forgotten world of mysterious artefacts, ominous shrines, and hidden treasures. Sponsored by Kellogg’s.  

  • New UEFN Game – Poly Town FFA

    New UEFN Game – Poly Town FFA

    Battle against your friends in this LOW POLY world. Activate special upgrades around the map to change up your game!  

  • New UEFN Game – Project: COMBAT

    New UEFN Game – Project: COMBAT

    Welcome to Project: COMBAT. Engage in the ultimate realistic combat experience built in UEFN! Vote for your favorite maps and customize your loadout. Dominate the opposition in epic battles!  

  • 3D Lab launches Pirate Adventure on UEFN!

    3D Lab launches Pirate Adventure on UEFN!

    It’s finally time to release our first ever UEFN experience that we have worked on over the past 6 months! Introducing Pirate Adventure made in #UEFN. Washed ashore an unknown land. Explore a huge open world and gather treasure. Out now! 

  • Castle Trials wins Best metaverse activation at The Drum Awards 2022

    Castle Trials wins Best metaverse activation at The Drum Awards 2022

    “Metavision won Best Metaverse Activation at The Drum awards in the Digital Industries category for its ‘I’m a celebrity’ ITV partnership. Here’s an overview of the goals behind the campaign, and the results that it produced…” 

  • ITV – I’m A Celebrity Jungle Trials

    ITV – I’m A Celebrity Jungle Trials

    This year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is back in the jungle, and it’s back with brand new trials in Fortnite Creative. The I’m A Celebrity… jungle has been fully recreated so that players can jump in with their friends to play ‘Jungle Trials’, including The Cyclone..ITV – I’m A Celebrity Jungle Trials

  • BBC Three Wreck – Sacramentum Slasher

    BBC Three Wreck – Sacramentum Slasher

    “Wreck is airing now on BBC Three and iPlayer. For the first time ever, viewers can experience the BBC Three action for themselves in the virtual world of Fortnite and step into the world of the Sacramentum Cruise ship.” 

  • Rainbow Crosroads for Rainbow Royale 2022!

    Rainbow Crosroads for Rainbow Royale 2022!

    Part of Rainbow Royale 2022, earn Epic rewards by completing the achievements in this island! Chill out by the beach, play fun mini games or strike a pose at the Fortography studio. This island is all about celebrating your own style and having fun with your friends.

  • Gen Hoshino Soundwave Series Encore!

    Gen Hoshino Soundwave Series Encore!

    “Get ready to dance again. Catch a repeat showing of Gen Hoshino’s Soundwave Series starting August 31 at 8 AM ET until September 2 at 8 AM ET….”

  • Pizza Hut Gaming Spicy Showdown

    Pizza Hut Gaming Spicy Showdown

    Pizza Hut Gaming hosted a special £5,000 tournament with 20 influencers on this custom Fortnite Spicy Showdown map created by 3D Lab. Streamers ordered a free Pizza Hut pizza while collecting pizza slices in game to gain the upper hand on their competition and win some money!

  • 3D Lab works on Gen Hoshino Soundwave Series

    3D Lab works on Gen Hoshino Soundwave Series

    “The Soundwave Series is a series of musical shows featuring artists from around the world, and the spotlight now turns to Japanese pop artist + music producer Gen Hoshino … Made by creator team 3D Lab, Hoshino’s interactive experience puts players in an evolving space, with changing colors, scenery, and activities..More

  • Fishtopia x Jordan goes live!

    Fishtopia x Jordan goes live!

    Axel’s Fishtopia is selected to be part of the Jordan collab! The popular fishing Catch-Em’-All game mode in Fortnite features a custom built challenge for players to complete and earn rewards in Fortnite!

  • Fishtopia goes live as Limited Time Mode

    Fishtopia goes live as Limited Time Mode

    Axel’s Fishtopia Limited Time Mode goes live! One of the first Catch-Em’-All game modes in Fortnite, players must catch fish, scavenge for loot and open their very own aquariums in this unique experience live on the Fortnite frontpage.

  • King of the Ladder: Skyward is featured in matchmaking in the Creative Hub

    King of the Ladder: Skyward is featured in matchmaking in the Creative Hub

    Made by Axel – King of the ladder: Skyward is featured in matchmaking in the Creative Hub. Fight your way to the pinnacle and maintain control of the capture point! Collect Gold on your climb or from eliminations to purchase upgrades!

  • One In The Chamber: Villas is featured in matchmaking in the Creative Hub

    One In The Chamber: Villas is featured in matchmaking in the Creative Hub

    Made by Axel – One in the Chamber: Villas is featured in matchmaking in the Creative Hub. The very first working 1-in-the-chamber style game mode in Fortnite Creative! Players are equipped with their Flint-knock and 1 bullet! Eliminations earn players a new bullet so a steady aim is a must!

  • Search and Destroy: Boardwalk is featured in the Creative hub

    Search and Destroy: Boardwalk is featured in the Creative hub

    Made by Axel – Search and  Destroy: Boardwalk is featured in the Creative hub. Set on a beautiful boardwalk during sunset, players must seize or defend the boardwalk! Each game randomly generates unique barricades that players are tasked with protecting or destroying before reaching the bomb!

  • King of the ladder: Neo is featured in the Creative Hub

    King of the ladder: Neo is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Axel – King of the Ladder: Neo is featured in the Creative Hub. Fight your way to the pinnacle and maintain control of the capture point!

  • Gun Fright – Courtyard is featured as Limited Time Mode

    Gun Fright – Courtyard is featured as Limited Time Mode

    Made by Axel – Gun Fright: Courtyard is featured as Limited Time Mode as part of the Creative Curse Challenges during Halloween 2019. Eliminate the enemy team to win! Each round every player gets the same but random loadout!

  • Mansion of Power is featured in the Creative Hub

    Mansion of Power is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Axel – Featured during the Creative Curse event of 2019, players were tasked with completing various challenges while playing Mansion of Power to unlock cosmetics for their account! This island is one of the most unique and fun gameplay experiences inside Fortnite. A free for all with a..Epic Games – Mansion of Power

  • Wasteland Warfare is featured in the Creative Hub

    Wasteland Warfare is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Axel – Wasteland Warfare is featured in the Creative Hub. Capture uplink stations to expose the enemy teams core!

  • Coin Blitz Lagoon is featured in the Creative Hub

    Coin Blitz Lagoon is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Axel – Coin Blitz Lagoon is featured in the Creative Hub. Fast and frantic! Destroy explosives and grab coins!

  • Durrr’s Haunted Circuit is featured in the Creative Hub

    Durrr’s Haunted Circuit is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Axel – Durrr’s Haunted Circuit is featured in the Creative Hub. Welcome to Durr’s haunted circuit! Race your friends or enjoy the view! The very first race created in Fortnite that featured fully working race standing and placements!  

  • Reactor X13 is featured in the Creative Hub

    Reactor X13 is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Axel – Reactor X13 is featured in the Creative Hub. Reach the evac shuttle to win! Can you escape? There is only room for one passenger!

  • King of the Ladder is featured in the Creative Hub

    King of the Ladder is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Axel – King of the Ladder is featured in the Creative Hub. Fight your way to the pinnacle and maintain control of the capture point!

  • Axel: Mazeway is featured in the Creative Hub

    Axel: Mazeway is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Axel – Mazeway is featured within the Creative hub during the Fortnite “Share The Love” event. a classic deathmatch with coins. Can you collect all 10?

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