Fortnite Executive Congratulates Apex Legends, Promptly Deletes Tweet

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In an odd move, Epic Games Executive Mark Rein scrubs warm wishes to Respawn team over Fortnite battle royale competitor, Apex Legends.

It’s always heartening when companies put down their corporate schtick to play nice with each other. Whether it is major game studios celebrating with competitors during flagship launches or the typical PR banter, it’s always a nice feel-good story for the press. Yet, in an odd turn, Epic Vice President (i.e. Fortnite) deleted his congratulations to the CEO of Respawn Entertainment over the tremendous launch of Apex Legends. But… why?

The kerfuffle began last night when a Twitter user reached out to Mark Rein, Vice President of Epic Games (and co-owner of the Carolina Hurricanes for NHL fans out there). The aim of the Twitter user was simple: get a statement from a Fortnite spokesperson about the up-and-coming competitor, Apex Legends from developer Respawn Entertainment:


Even better, this wasn’t a Tweet that went ignored. Originally quote-retweeting him, Rein sounded about his very positive feelings towards the battle royale game. “I like it. Very well done!”



And just like that, a wave of warm feelings and business sportsmanship was ushered in. Vince Zampella, CEO of Apex Legends developer Respawn, Tweeted back at Rein thanking him for the warm words — even offering to buy him drinks the next time they meet up:


…a Tweet that Mark then reciprocated:


However, in writing this feel-good story, something is missing — that original Tweet from Rein saying how he liked Apex Legends. Why?

Perhaps the optimists out there think that since he got a reply from Respawn, the message had been conveyed. Without a doubt Zampella is sharing the Tweet with members of his team, as it is always a great thing to be appreciated and validated in the industry.



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Source: https://www.dualshockers.com/fortnite-apex-legends-twitter-respawn-epic/

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RyanPosted:

pretty sad that he had to delete it

RedactedPosted:

probably had to delete due to legal reasons.

Whitty11099Posted:

I don't see any other reason for deleting it other than PR making him do it. It's pretty sad. Everything has to be a competition these days instead of just sharing the glory.

SagePosted:

Maze Hm I wonder if he was forced to delete it...


I am thinking PR or something had advised him to delete it to promote competition or something of the sort. Still not a very good move...

MazePosted:

Hm I wonder if he was forced to delete it...

Two_FacedPosted:

Xbox Why delete it man nothing wrong with saying congrats to another BR competitor doing really well in its first week of launch.


Yeah my thoughts exactly

AnimePosted:

A bit funny tho overall for the article.

kimPosted:

Kinda fishy but none the less they both deserved to be congratulated, fortnite has died in my eyes but it's far from gone in many others

XboxPosted:

Why delete it man nothing wrong with saying congrats to another BR competitor doing really well in its first week of launch.

JasonPosted:

Congratulates them then deletes the tweet? Lol alrighty.


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