Elon Musk’s Controversial Actions at Trump’s Inauguration Is Impacting the Fortnite Cybertruck Collaboration

Elon Musk has once again found himself at the center of controversy, and this time, it’s at President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX made his anticipated appearance but his actions during his speech quickly drew attention, but not the reason one might expect.

As he delivered a speech, Elon was seen performing a gesture that many viewers interpreted as a Nazi salute, causing a massive backlash. This controversy has spilled into the Fortnite community, where players are now calling for the removal of the Tesla Cybertruck from the game.

Elon Musk’s recent gesture sparked outrage in the Fortnite community

During Trump’s inauguration, Musk was seen performing a gesture that was perceived by many as a Nazi Salute, generating another controversy. While many have defended the gesture, claiming it wasn’t intended to have any controversial meaning, the damage has been done.

Many viewers were alarmed by what they saw, and the situation only got worse when the Fortnite community took notice. On Reddit, specifically within the r/FortniteBR subreddit, players are voicing their outrage, calling for the immediate removal of the Tesla Cybertruck from the Item Shop.

The Tesla Cybertruck, which first appeared in the game on August 6, 2024, has since returned multiple times. Players used to enjoy it as it was made available for free through in-game quests, making it a popular addition to many lockers.

However, after seeing the inauguration ceremony, some players are now requesting the developers to remove the truck not only from the Item Shop but also from their personal accounts, and even their archives (a method to hide items).

Question, is it possible to message Epic support to remove something from your locker forever? After recent events I don’t even want this thing in my archives even. Looking for genuine help on the matter.
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The backlash against the gesture has been so intense that some users are now pushing for the removal of all X.com (formerly known as Twitter) posts from the subreddit. Some asking subreddit moderators to ban X links from now on.

Proposal to ban all links to X.com (formally known as twitter)
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All these actions just go to show you how deeply the controversy has resonated within the community, highlighting the power of public figures’ actions and how their action can affect the gaming communities.

Fans looking forward to the developer’s response

As of now, there has been no official statement from Fortnite developers, Epic Games, regarding the situation. Given the controversial nature of the matter, a lack of response is understandable, but the community is willing to wait, if the response is favorable.

The reaction to the controversy has been mixed, as some argue that Musk’s behavior crosses a line, and they believe that the game should distance itself from him. On the other hand, some players feel that the situation has been blown out of proportion.

Whether or not players believe it was THE controversial gesture, Elon’s action at Trump’s inauguration has created a ripple effect that has reached beyond the political stage, finding its way into the gaming world.

As the debate over the gesture continues, it remains to be seen how Epic Games will address the situation and whether the Cybertruck will remain in the game or be removed from both the game and players’ accounts (who asks for it) due to the backlash.

In the end, players are navigating the fallout that has sparked both division and discussion within the community. What do you think the gesture was? Is the community taking things too far? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.