Fortnite fans upset as game hides D4vd emotes under a setting
Fortnite players are expressing frustration over Epic Games' decision to hide emotes associated with musician David "D4vd" Burke behind a game setting rather than removing them entirely, following Burke's arrest in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. While the emotes remain accessible if players disable the 'See Confrontational Emotes' setting, Epic has not removed the content or severed all promotional ties with Burke. The company continues to host D4vd-related videos and refers to his song as the Fortnite anthem, despite offering refunds and facing growing player backlash.
- ▪David "D4vd" Burke, a musician who created the official Fortnite anthem, has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas.
- ▪Epic Games added D4vd's emotes to a 'See Confrontational Emotes' setting, making them invisible by default during gameplay.
- ▪Players who purchased D4vd content can still equip it, but others will not see or hear it unless the setting is turned off.
- ▪Epic Games has not removed D4vd's promotional content from its YouTube channel or stopped referring to his song as the Fortnite anthem.
- ▪Burke remains in custody without bail, and prosecutors have revealed disturbing details about Rivas's alleged stabbing, dismemberment, and disposal.
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