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Fortnite Players Band Together to Pick on In-Game Tesla Cybertrucks: 'Destroy on Sight'
Released Jul. 23rd, 2024

Tesla’s polygonal Cybertruck has entered Fortnite, and fans… aren’t quite sure how to feel about it.

The vehicle joined Epic Games’ massively popular battle royale video game, as well as its soccer-car project Rocket League, today, July 23. It’s a free reward for those who complete a series of challenges via the Summer Road Trip quest before August 6 and is also a cross-game unlock between both experiences. Completing all challenges nets players a Cybertruck for their garage as well as a Green Day Jam Track, Back Bling, wheels, and a few decals that include a broken window cosmetic.

It's a selection of free rewards that some players are undeniably happy to have, but others are taking the opportunity to poke fun at Tesla’s angular truck, which will no doubt show up on players’ screens in-game. Specifically, many are calling for others to band together and go out of their way to destroy any Cybertruck that comes into view.

“Overpriced,” one Reddit user jokes.

“Cybertruck is gonna give that nostalgic 2020 feel in Cyberpunk when textures weren't loading on my 1080,” another said.

While players group up to plan how to react to the Tesla content, they aren’t the only ones voicing distaste for the addition. Along with a wave of players who aren’t excited to see a wave of Cybertrucks show up across Fortnite, there are a few Epic Games developers who are equally unenthusiastic.

“Reminder that opinions are mine and mine alone,” Fortnite associate producer Robby Williams said on X/Twitter. “Destroy on sight [middle finger emoji].”

Epic Games producer Kyle Wynn also chimed into the conversation. In addition to reminding players that companies are made up of individuals with a variety of thoughts and beliefs, Wynn says, “also yeah, hard focus on sight.”

Fortnite players are continuing to enjoy an ocean of recent additions, including Pirates of the Caribbean skins, the Fortnite Reload mode, and Fallout content. Fortnite is currently in the midst of Chapter 5 Season 3, with Season 4 expected to begin in mid-August. For more, you can read up on the recently announced Fortnite LEGO sets, which include a purchasable Battle Bus and Supply Llama.

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe.



-- Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/fortnite-players-band-together-to-pick-on-in-game-tesla-cybertrucks-destroy-on-sight