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Epic to Refund D4vd Fortnite Items With Self-Service Starting Tuesday

Players had urged action following the arrest of the musician in a 14-year-old’s death.

Overview

  • Fortnite Status, which confirmed the plan Sunday, said self-service refunds for D4vd-branded items will go live on April 28 and that player support can process refunds now.
  • The affected content includes two Jam Tracks (Locked & Loaded and What Are You Waiting For), the Feel It and Trophy Drop emotes, and a personalized bundle released in April 2025.
  • Epic has not said the items will be removed or disabled, stating only that refunds are step one and that more changes will roll out over time.
  • David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, was arrested on April 16 and charged in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and he has pleaded not guilty as his attorney disputes the allegations.
  • Fortnite normally limits refunds to 30 days using refund tickets, so these support- and self-service refunds mark an exception that could shape how Epic handles future creator tie-ins.