A controversial new update in Fortnite, a popular game among children, now gives players the option to "sell their soul" to a demonic figure.
To unlock certain perks and access a specific character, players must navigate to the underworld section of the map and sacrifice their health.
This triggers an eerie animation where their character appears to strike a deal with the devil-like figure.
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if fortnite were a fantasy RPG like diablo or something, i probably wouldn't question it.
especially in older style games that aren't constantly connected to the internet. this kind of choice would make sense from a role playing perspective.
but fortnite is a very social game, almost second-life-ish. no strong elements of theme or storytelling.
so yeah, this seems sus enough to consider abandoning the game over. if only to stop supporting companies that go out of their way to encourage that stuff.