Summary
- Fortnite unexpectedly disabled the Peacemaker emote after they recognized sensitive imagery surrounding the dance.
- Epic said they would refund players who purchased it if it doesn’t come back after review.
- Other Peacemaker items are still for sale, but only the emote is refundable.
The latest Fortnite controversy revolves around the Peacemaker emote, which players were surprised to find was disabled for seemingly no reason. What should have been a fun crossover took a bizarre turn when the emote was criticized for something to do with a twist on the show. Now, players who boasted about their Peacemaker dance from the emote suddenly have it disabled from their locker.
What Was the Peacemaker Emote in Fortnite?
The Peacemaker emote in Fortnite, “Peaceful Hips,” was a cosmetic collaboration item tied to the popular DC series “Peacemaker”. The emote was released in the Peacemaker bundle and included an awkward, quirky dance move of rotating the hips. Moreover, it was a reference to Peacemaker’s dance sequence during the opening credits in the show’s second season.
Fun, goofy, and stiff, the dance sought to inject a lightheartedness and humor into the lineup of Fortnite emotes. Thus, the emote quickly skyrocketed in popularity, claiming a top place with players for the unique choreography and crossover fun.
Why Did Fortnite Remove the Emote?
The Peacemaker emote got taken down out of the blue on September 28, 2025. Epic Games said they turned off the emote while looking into their partner’s creative intentions behind the dance movement.
The emote was a hit dance captured right from the show’s opening theme. However, fans pointed out questionable imagery within the dance’s movements.
It was later revealed that Season 2, Episode 6 had a plot twist that showed an alternate universe after the Nazis had won World War II. In addition, the movements of the emote were closely resembling a stylized Nazi swastika.
Epic Games’ Response and Refund Policy
Epic Games has recognized the situation’s difficulty and has reassured the Fortnite community that they’re treating this matter appropriately. They also made it clear through the official channels that if the emote is not returned after the review, then all players who purchased the emote will receive refunds.
Epic specifically stated that refunds for the Peacemaker emote would automatically be granted within a few days after it was disabled. The other Peacemaker cosmetics available are still in the store, and refunds only apply to the emote.
Player Reactions and Community Response
A lot of gamers have given Epic Games props for quickly taking down the Peacemaker emote in Fortnite after they discussed it having choreography that mimicked a controversial symbol. Some other gamers feel disappointed and frustrated, saying they bought it in good faith, and the design similarity was unintentional.
People in the community say it would be more fitting to replace the disabled emote with the Season 1 Peacemaker intro dance. They pointed out that it was more iconic and less controversial than this emote and would keep in line with the spirit of the collaboration.
Final Thoughts
It’s pretty crazy how quickly the Peacemaker emote was removed from Fortnite. We see how things quickly turn into real-world controversies, even in games. Epic Games addressed the community’s concern and their desire to discuss serious issues in the game. Thus, this means everyone concerned about buying the emote can rest easy knowing it won’t go to waste.
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