Epic Games has announced that it has postponed the launch of Fortnite Chapter 17 Season XNUMX to June XNUMXth. This decision was made by the company because of the riots in the United States. She expressed support for the protesters and stated that now the team members need to pay attention to themselves, their families and communities.
How does the portal Citing the original source, an official statement from Epic Games said: “Recent events serve as a serious reminder of the injustices that are present in society, from the violation of basic human rights to outright manifestations of racism. We are acutely aware of the pain our friends, families, team members, players and communities are experiencing. Epic believes in equity and fairness, diversity and inclusion, and that these concepts transcend politics. Our team is committed to developing Fortnite, but we need to get the season XNUMX launch right so the [dev team] can focus on themselves, their families and communities."
Protesters in the US were supported by other gaming companies: for example, Sony event showcasing projects for the PlayStation 5, and the Humble Bundle store create a fund to help black developers.
Recall that the start of the third season of the second chapter of Fortnite was originally scheduled for April 30, but it before June 4, as Epic Games was unable to keep up with the implementation of the content.
Source: 3dnews.ru