What happened to the X2 twins?

The X2Twins, popular Fortnite streamers and YouTubers with over 6 million subscribers, have recently found themselves at the center of unusual online rumors. Reports are circulating that the twins, Jesse and Jordan Eckley, have passed away due to heart failure. However, these claims appear to have originated from a TikTok video that lacks credible sources and uses questionable reasoning, stating that they died from “sweating too hard in Fortnite.”

For those unfamiliar, “sweating” is gaming slang for playing with extreme intensity and effort, not literal physical exertion. This suggests the video was likely meant as a joke, but many viewers unfamiliar with the term took it seriously. While some comments on the video recognized it as satire, others expressed concern, questioning whether the claims were true.

Adding to the confusion, neither the twins nor their team have addressed the rumors. However, fans pointed out that the X2Twins were active on Twitch just a week ago, and their recent silence could simply be another short break from streaming.

Given the lack of evidence and the origins of the rumor, it’s likely that this is a misunderstanding fueled by the internet’s tendency to misinterpret jokes. Until confirmed otherwise, there’s no reason to believe the claims about the X2Twins are true.