adminFortnite D4vd cosmetics refunds are being offered after singer David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, was charged in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Epic Games says players who bought items from the collaboration can request refunds, but it has not announced that the cosmetics will be removed from the game.
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Fortnite D4vd cosmetics refunds: what Epic has announced
Epic said players who purchased D4vd collaboration items would be able to get an “immediate self-service refund” starting Tuesday, April 28. The company also said players could already request refunds for D4vd cosmetics through player support.
In its statement, Epic acknowledged players’ concerns and said it had “a bunch of changes” planned to roll out over time. The refund option is the first change it identified publicly. The announcement does not specify whether refunds will be issued as in-game currency or through another method, so players should check the information shown in the refund process or provided by support.
- Already available: Players can contact player support to request a refund for D4vd cosmetics.
- Scheduled for April 28: Eligible purchases are expected to become refundable through a self-service option.
- Not confirmed: Epic has not committed to removing the items from Fortnite entirely.
For the most accurate instructions, players should use Fortnite’s official support channels and review the details presented when submitting a request. Keep in mind that the announcement refers to items from the D4vd collaboration; it does not describe refund eligibility for unrelated purchases.
What is known about the charges
Burke has been charged with the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and with possessing what prosecutors described as a significant amount of child sexual abuse material. The charges include first-degree murder with special circumstances of lying in wait. Prosecutors have alleged that the killing followed a threat by Rivas Hernandez to report a sexual relationship. Burke has pleaded not guilty. These allegations have not been established as facts in a court verdict.
How D4vd became part of Fortnite
D4vd first shared music alongside Fortnite montage videos. The collaboration later brought his cosmetics and emotes into the game, along with two Jam Tracks packs. His song “Locked and Loaded” was also named an official Fortnite anthem.
Players deciding whether to request a refund can check their purchase history and identify any items connected to the collaboration before contacting support or using the self-service process. Epic’s announcement addresses refunds, while leaving the future availability of the cosmetics unresolved.
What players should expect next
Epic has confirmed an immediate self-service refund option for eligible D4vd collaboration purchases beginning April 28, as well as the existing support-request route. It has not said whether the items will be taken out of players’ inventories or removed from the store or game. For now, Fortnite D4vd cosmetics refunds are the confirmed action; any broader changes remain unannounced.
