Fortnite Gives Update on Controversial John Cena Peacemaker Emote

Fortnite Gives Update on Controversial John Cena Peacemaker Emote

From Game Rant (Written by Kyle Knight) on | OpenCritic

Epic Games has provided Fortnite players with an update after removing the Peaceful Hips Emote from the game late last month, confirming that the cosmetic item will return but with some adjustments to its choreography. The emote was added to Fortnite as part of its collaboration with Warner Bros. for the second season of DC's Peacemaker, starring John Cena as the titular character. However, Epic quickly removed the item from the game after questioning the "creative intentions" behind the dance.

On September 14, the Fortnite Item Store was updated with yet another John Cena bundle, but this time in character as the DC superhero Peacemaker. The entire bundle can be purchased for 2,800 V-Bucks, which not only comes with the new Peacemaker skin, but also with an Eagly Backbling, Emote, Pickaxe, and much more. The addition of Peacemaker was just the latest in a long line of collaborations between Fortnite and Warner Bros., as fellow DC superheroes, such as Batman, Wonder Woman, and many more, also have their own exclusive skins in the game.

Unfortunately, the Peacemaker collaboration quickly sparked controversy, as Fortnite removed the Peaceful Hips Emote shortly after its release due to concerns about the unknown intentions...

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