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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Anton Arandia

New Madison Beer 'Fortnite' Icon Series Skin Triggers Fan Backlash Over Kim Kardashian Resemblance

Madison Beer’s new Fortnite Icon Series skin has sparked backlash after fans claimed the digital character looks more like Kim Kardashian than the singer herself (Credit: Instagram/madisonbeer)

Madison Beer has officially entered Fortnite as part of the game's Icon Series, but the long-awaited collaboration has not received an entirely warm welcome. While fans have celebrated seeing the singer represented in the game, others have focused on her digital likeness, with some claiming the new skin looks more like Kim Kardashian than Beer herself.

The collaboration launched on 24 September and features two Madison Beer Outfits, additional cosmetics, emotes and Jam Tracks inspired by her music and career. Beer has been a longtime Fortnite player and had publicly asked Epic Games to give her an Icon Series skin earlier this year.

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