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Epic Bans Thousands After Fortnite’s Delulu Voice‑Chat Debut

Epic is using in‑game voice reports to act on abuse in the weekend‑only mode.

Overview

  • Epic said via the Fortnite Status account that it has already removed thousands of accounts based on proximity‑chat reports, with enforcement continuing.
  • Player accounts describe a wave of racist, sexist, and other harassment tied to Delulu’s proximity voice, with women reporting targeted abuse in subreddit threads cited by outlets.
  • Creators described relatively positive early‑access sessions, whereas the broader public launch drew a surge of toxic behavior once access widened.
  • Delulu operates as a limited‑time playlist on weekends, with the next run scheduled for September 26–29.
  • Reporting indicates penalties range from temporary competitive suspensions to broader temporary account bans for severe cases, with appeals available through Epic.