Fortnite will allow players to request self-service refunds for cosmetics featuring singer David “D4vd” Burke starting April 28. Burke, arrested on April 16 in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had his song 'Feel It' included in a game emote last May. Epic Games plans further changes but has not committed to removing the items.
Fortnite's official status account announced the refund option on April 26, responding to fan concerns over the cosmetics linked to Burke. The bundle, released last May, includes an emote using Burke's song “Feel It.” The update marks the first of several changes Epic is implementing over time, though the company has not detailed plans to remove the items from the game entirely. Epic has previously removed cosmetics amid controversies, such as a Peacemaker emote last year due to perceived offensive imagery. > We hear the concerns. We have a bunch of changes we’re rolling out over time. The first one will be available on Tuesday April 28th, when anyone who purchased one of these items will be able to get an immediate self-service refund. And, right now, players who request refunds for… > — Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) April 26, 2026 Burke, a 21-year-old singer, was named a suspect in November after Hernandez’s body was found in September in an impounded Tesla registered to him in Los Angeles. He was arrested on April 16. Epic told reporters it had nothing additional to share beyond the tweet.
