Twitch streamer ‘TheBurntPeanut’ was initially slated to be included in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3, however following large backlash from Fortnite followers, the streamer is notably absent from the Battle Pass reveal, sparking rumors that Epic Video games has backed out of the collaboration.
The linkup was first noticed in the key artwork for the new Fortnite season, which included a small sidekick sitting on a field. Followers instantly acknowledged it as standard streamer TheBurntPeanut, and the collab was later confirmed by Senior Design Director Tim Timmins.
Whereas this generated a optimistic response from his viewers, it was additionally met with widespread criticism. Followers of the sport instantly began sharing clips that allegedly present the streamer utilizing a homophobic slur whereas enjoying Escape from Tarkov, prompting customers on X to assert that Epic does not care about its neighborhood whereas criticizing the firm for not doing background checks on attainable companions.
On Tuesday June 2, Epic Video games launched the official Chapter 7, Season 3 Battle Pass reveal, displaying off the similar characters as the key artwork above. Notably absent, nevertheless, is TheBurntPeanut’s sidekick, which appeared in the unique teaser however doesn’t seem on this.
This has prompted many followers of the battle royale to counsel that Epic Video games has listened to the criticism from the neighborhood and canceled the collaboration. PCGamesN reached out to Epic Video games for clarification, however has obtained no response at the time of publishing this text.
The streamer, finest identified for taking part in Arc Raiders, remained coy about his attainable look in the sport when the first picture was launched, telling his chat: “I do know nothing about Fortnite, cease asking me. I do know nothing. Boys, I am at all times engaged on cool shit behind the scenes for you guys. I’ve acquired like 100 issues going directly behind the scenes.”
In fact, it is attainable that TheBurntPeanut will seem in the subsequent main replace, however accessible for buy in the Merchandise Store moderately than in the Battle Pass. We could not know for certain till Fortnite Season 3 releases on June 4.