Fortnite Disables Peacemaker Emote, Offers Refunds

Fortnite has disabled the Peacemaker “Peaceful Hips” emote — a cosmetic based on John Cena’s Season 2 opening dance — after players said an arm movement resembled a swastika following Episode 6’s reveal that Peacemaker’s alternate dimension Earth‑X is Nazi‑ruled. Epic said it disabled the emote while it investigates its partner’s creative intentions, apologized for the inconvenience, and will refund purchasers. Fans and commentators have widely criticized the gesture and speculated about intentional symbolism, though Warner Bros./DC and James Gunn have not confirmed any Nazi reference. Observers say the emote is unlikely to be restored and would join other cosmetics pulled over offensive concerns.