Fortnite players accuse Epic of excessive marketing of Peely skin after Peelverine reveal

Epic Games received criticism from Fortnite fans after another Peely skin variant was revealed. Players are accusing the game of continuously exploiting this banana character for financial gain.

Peely first appeared in Fortnite on February 28, 2019, in Chapter 1, Season 8. As a member of the “Banana Bunch”set, he immediately gained popularity among fans for his playful appearance.

Since then, Epic has launched a total of 15 unique Peely skins, such as Agent Peely, Polar Peely, and Toon Peely. While these skins have been well-received by many players, the constant release of new variations is beginning to lead to frustration.

The criticism grew stronger following the reveal of the Peelverine variant in the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 trailer and leaked images from data miner Hypex. This new skin combines elements of Peely and a Wolverine-inspired appearance.

Potentially ANOTHER Peely (Deadpool) Skin, they’re MILKING this skin 😭[VIA @The_Ragnarok0 / @NotPaloleaks] pic.twitter.com/2ViXnD8zFb

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 11, 2024

The post mentioned, “There might be another Peely (Deadpool) Skin, they are really pushing this skin,”and featured a picture of three Peelverines socializing with a Peely in a Deadpool costume (Deadpeel?).

The response from players was negative. A user expressed their frustration, stating, “AND THERES STILL THE LEAKED KLOMBO PEELY COMING WHAT IS GOING ON LMAO.”

A different leak was brought to attention by this user, showcasing a Peely character with a drawing of Klombo on its back. This references the popular mascot from Fortnite that was introduced in 2022.

One person exclaimed, “We will never be able to get away from that cursed banana.”

“A third person joked, “We’ll have over 100 peelys soon.”

Although this number may seem like an exaggeration, it is not difficult to envision Epic Games reaching such a large number of Peelys in the future.

Despite some complaints, anticipation is growing for the release of Fortnite’s Chapter 5, Season 4. The upcoming season, which will have a Marvel theme and is set to begin on August 16, is expected to bring new and exciting content and could potentially mark the conclusion of the current DC collaborations.

Despite grumbling about Peely’s endless variants, fans are still eagerly anticipating what Epic has in store next.