Fortnite Censored Poison Ivy Skin Was A Mistake, Epic Officially Confirms

Epic Games Officially Responds to Fortnite Censorship Claim Updated Jul 17, 2026, 8:40 AM EDT James Lucas is an Executive Editor at TheGamer who has worked in professional journalism since 2018. A Newcastle University graduate with a degree in Journalism, Media, and Culture, they have written hundreds of guides, news stories, and original reports, with bylines in IGN, NME, GaymingMag, and VG247, sourcing interviews with studio heads, legendary industry figures, prominent actors, and more. An expert on FPS games, Soulslikes, RPGs, and survival horror, James has intimate knowledge of a wide variety of titles, providing in-depth coverage and exclusive profiles. Some of the games they have extensively covered include: Half-Life 3, Counter-Strike, Elden Ring, and Fallout. They pride themselves on their consistently thorough research, leveraging nearly a decade of industry experience. You can reach them at James.t@thegamer.com UPDATE: 2026/07/17 13:38 EST BY JAMES LUCAS You Can't Use The Skins In Every Game Mode As it turns out, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn have been censored by Epic Games in certain modes, as both skins are only available in experiences rated 12+ or above. Fortnite will automatically replace them with default outfits in game modes rated 'Everyone'. You might’ve seen that viral Fortnite post making the rounds after an ad showed Poison Ivy with a little less cleavage on display: “the Summer skins have been censored”! “The underboob lasted one day lmao I can’t,” said one fan. “As a straight woman, I wanted the underboob,” another replied. Over 2,000 upvotes later, and with countless posts across social media echoing the same frustration, the video was deleted. Initially, people assumed it was due to the backlash and that Fortnite would “revert” the skin back to how it originally looked, but as it turned out, there was no censorship—Epic had used an unfinished model by accident. “Help Batman track down DC Sirens Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy and send them back to Arkham for sizzling in-game rewards!” the game’s official X account posted. And responding directly to the controversy, it added, “ft. Sunflower Ivy’s correct fit.” Don't Worry, Poison Ivy Hasn't Been Censored You can boot up the game right now and find Poison Ivy in the Item Shop looking exactly like she did in the leaks and original promo, rather than the “censored” ad. She's included as part of a 2,300 V-Bucks bundle with Harley Quinn. The responses from the community vary from “absolute cinema”, “WE WON”, and “we’re so back” to “what did Marvel Rivals do to you bro?” But it’s not just Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn showing off—Batman is getting in on the action too. He has a new topless skin with his chiseled abs on display, not to mention some incredibly tight swimming shorts. And naturally, he has a Bat-themed towel. Skin drama aside, the DC update also comes with a bank shot pistol that ricochets off walls, a beach buggy Batmobile that can glide, and a new Bat-shaped circle (we really need a new name for ‘circle’). If you’re not too fussed about the Poison Ivy skin, you can also grab the Gotham City Summer Bundle for 3,000 V-Bucks, which comes with Catwoman, Batman, and a Bat-themed Dane. Released September 26, 2017 ESRB T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact Developer(s) Epic Games Publisher(s) Epic Games