"Rumours that Harry Potter is coming to the video game Fortnite have prompted backlash from players. Rumours circulating online suggest that the competitive shooter's upcoming season will reportedly add characters and items from JK Rowling's Wizarding World on top of its already exhaustive list of crossovers. According to Fortnite News, a fan-created news and rumours page dedicated to Fortnite, chapter 7 season 1 will feature Hogwarts characters, outfits, and more."
"In June 2020, Rowling published a lengthy post on her website, sharing it to Twitter with the caption "TERF Wars," where she explained her opposition to what she described as "new trans activism." Since then, she has continued to share her outspoken views on trans issues on social media. In April 2024, she made headlines for her staunch opposition to Scotland's new anti-hate crime legislation, which "modernises, consolidates and extends" existing hate crime law in Scotland - with Rowling describing it as "ludicrous"."
Fortnite players reacted negatively to rumours that Chapter 7 Season 1 will introduce Hogwarts characters, outfits, and items from JK Rowling's Wizarding World alongside other crossovers. JK Rowling has expressed gender-critical views on trans people since 2019 and publicly posted a June 2020 statement captioned "TERF Wars" opposing what she called "new trans activism." She has continued to share outspoken views on trans issues on social media. In April 2024 she opposed Scotland's updated anti-hate crime legislation, calling it "ludicrous." During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Rowling tweeted a critical message about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif after a victory.
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