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. The fantasy series has come under increased scrutiny since creator JK Rowling first expressed her gender-critical views on trans people in 2019. The rumoured Harry Potter collaboration has prompted significant backlash from Fortnite fans, several of whom have accused developers Epic Games of bringing “transphobia” to the game. “[I don’t care] how much you love Harry Potter – if you are still engaging with the franchise you are hurting trans people,” one user wrote. Another declared that they refused to play the game if ...