Fortnite Peacemaker Emote Removal: The 'Peaceful Hips' Controversy
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
In a move that caught the Fortnite community completely by surprise, Epic Games abruptly disabled the 'Peaceful Hips' emote shortly after its release alongside the highly anticipated DC anti-hero, Peacemaker. The sudden removal left players who had purchased the cosmetic questioning the decision, but the reason was rooted in creative authenticity rather than a technical glitch.
The 'Peaceful Hips' emote, a rhythmic dance move, was disabled for all players just days after its debut. Initially, players were left in the dark, with the item simply vanishing from lockers and the Item Shop without warning. This action was particularly noteworthy due to its close association with the new Peacemaker outfit, inspired by John Cena's portrayal in DC's "The Suicide Squad" and his hit streaming series.
An Official Clarification
While the community’s first assumption pointed toward a potential bug—a common reason for items being temporarily vaulted—Epic Games quickly clarified the situation. The official Fortnite Status social media account posted a statement revealing the true cause: "We're disabling the Peaceful Hips Emote in Fortnite as we inquire into our partner's creative intentions in this collab emote."
This confirmed that the removal was not due to a technical issue but a creative one, suggesting a disconnect between the emote released and the vision held by the DC partners for the Peacemaker character in Fortnite.
The Quest for Authenticity
The official explanation gave weight to a theory that had been circulating among fans from the moment the emote was released. The Peacemaker character is famous for a very specific, comically robotic dance routine featured in the iconic opening credits of his television series. The 'Peaceful Hips' emote, while a decent dance, bore little resemblance to this signature move.
Many players felt the emote was a generic placeholder that failed to capture the unique persona of Peacemaker. Epic's statement about "creative intentions" strongly implies that either they or their partners at DC agreed with this sentiment. The decision was likely made to pull the emote in favor of developing a more faithful representation of the dance that fans genuinely wanted and expected from the collaboration.
Community Reaction and Epic's Precedent
Whenever a purchased item is removed, even temporarily, it sparks a wave of discussion across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit. Players who spent their V-Bucks on 'Peaceful Hips' were understandably concerned about their purchase.
Fortunately, Epic Games has a clear and trusted history of handling these situations. In most cases where an item is disabled, it is eventually fixed and returned. However, when an item is permanently removed or significantly altered for creative or licensing reasons, Epic typically issues a full V-Bucks refund to all players who purchased it. This precedent assured the community that they would not be left at a loss. The focus of the conversation quickly shifted from "Will we get a refund?" to "Will we get the *real* dance?"
What Became of 'Peaceful Hips'?
The central question was no longer if the emote would return, but in what form. Given the official reason for its removal, a simple bug fix and re-release was off the table. The situation pointed toward two likely outcomes: the emote would be permanently vaulted and replaced with a new, more fitting dance for the DC anti-hero, or it might return later as a standalone item completely unassociated with the Peacemaker brand.
For Peacemaker fans, the incident, while initially confusing, ultimately became a positive. It demonstrated a commitment from Epic Games and its partners to delivering authentic and faithful representations of beloved characters. The mystery of the missing emote was solved, paving the way for a cosmetic that would truly allow players to dance like they're tasting peace.