Epic Games has announced that they have delayed Fortnite Season 3 and the upcoming The Device live event because of the on-going protests in the United States. Fortnite now joins other titles like Call of Duty Modern Warfare, which has also delayed its new season indefinitely.
Fortnite Season 3 was set to launch in the early days of this month, however, Epic Games has now pushed the dates to somewhere around 2 weeks from now. The announcement was made in a blog post on the Epic Games website, where the studio talked about the ongoing protests and the injustices in the society.
Recent events are a heavy reminder of ongoing injustices in society, from the denial of basic human rights to the impact of racism both overt and subtle against people of color. We’re acutely aware of the pain our friends, families, team members, players, and communities are experiencing.
We believe in equality and justice, diversity and inclusion, and that these fundamentals are above politics.
The team is eager to move Fortnite forward, but we need to balance the Season 3 launch with time for the team to focus on themselves, their families, and their communities.
The live event The Device will be delayed to Monday, June 15, and the Season 3 launch delayed to Wednesday, June 17. We know this delay comes on the heels of another one, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during these difficult times.
Sony has also delayed the PlayStation 5 reveal event because of the protests. The news was broken by Sony on the official PlayStation account where the company said that it is not the best time to celebrate and they want to stand back and allow more important voices to be heard around the world. The event which was planned to be held today has been postponed to a later date that is unconfirmed as of yet.
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