Following days of community speculation and pressure, Epic Games has officially confirmed that players can now refund cosmetics related to the artist D4vd in Fortnite. The developer also hinted that further changes regarding the content are on the way.
This decision comes just days after 21-year-old David Burke, known professionally as D4vd, was charged with first-degree murder, lascivious acts with a minor under 14, and mutilation of a corpse in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Immediate Self-Service Refunds and Policy Changes
The Fortnite community has been vocal in demanding the removal of all content linked to the artist, which includes various cosmetic items such as emotes, skins, gliders, and back blings, in recent months.
Following the outcry on social media and gaming forums, some users began requesting refunds via manual player support, which were subsequently approved. Now, Epic Games has officially streamlined the process for everyone.
In a statement shared on the official Fortnite X (formerly Twitter) account, the company outlined the next steps for those looking to return the items:
“We hear the concerns. We have a bunch of changes we’re rolling out over time,” the statement reads. “The first...
