Epic Games confirmed it will offer refunds for Fortnite cosmetics related to American singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, after he was charged with murder and other serious crimes last week [1].
Burke, 21, was charged with murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Authorities found Hernandez's dismembered remains in the trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke's Texas address on September 8, 2025 [1]. Burke has pleaded not guilty to murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains [1].
Epic Games revealed that a D4vd-themed Fortnite cosmetic item bundle, called "d4vd's Locker Bundle," was released last April during Chapter 6: Season 2 [1]. Burke's songs have also appeared in Fortnite as Jam Tracks, such as "Locked and Loaded" [1].
Addressing player concerns after the charges, Epic stated, "We hear the concerns. We have a bunch of changes we’re rolling out over time. The first one will be available on Tuesday April 28th, when anyone who purchased one of these items will be able to get an immediate self-service refund. And, right now, players who request refunds for D4vd cosmetics via player support can be refunded" [1]. Players must request refunds themselves through Fortnite support or player support channels [1].
Epic has previously removed or modified Fortnite add-ons in response to real-life events, though specifics were not detailed in this case [1].
The initial refund option was made available starting April 28, allowing self-service refunds for anyone who purchased the D4vd items [1]. Epic said more changes related to these cosmetics are planned over time [1].
