A Fortnite player in June 2019. – ALLILI MOURAD / SIPA
Zenon, a famous player of Fortnite just 9 years old has been banned by publisher Epic Games for over 1,400 days. He participated in a tournament in which you had to be at least 13 years old to participate, reports Numerama. Since this decision, the hashtag #FreeZenon has appeared on social networks in an attempt to change the game publisher’s opinion.
Olá @neymarjr ajuda aqui ♥ #FreeZenon pic.twitter.com/9RQWEYvSzd
– Zenon ???????? (@Of_Zenon) May 5, 2020
In a video, you can see the player learning the penalty imposed on him. This very talented young boy, who has 169,000 subscribers on his channel Youtubebroke down in tears and it was his father who came to comfort him. “Zenon dreams of advancing in Fortnite and being recognized for his talent. With this ban, it’s impossible. If you can, use the hashtag #FreeZenon to change the situation. Thank you, ”the player posted on his Twitter account.
“It breaks my heart, let [-le] to play “
Several other famous players have taken a stand in his favor. “Why create a game aimed at children if they are not allowed to play? It breaks my heart, let [-le] play, “said another player.
Why create a game that’s clearly targeted towards kids if you’re not going to let them play it? This shit breaks my fkn heart actually, let the kid play @EpicGames @FortniteGame https://t.co/4rilPleh4R
– FaZe Banks (@Banks) May 5, 2020
“Unless the Arena begins to offer money, there is no reason to ban Zenon until he is 13 […] It should not be banned from other Fortnite modes, ”said another world famous player, Ninja. Epic Games has never been tolerant on this kind of subject and could jeopardize the boy’s return to Fortnite.
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