Epic Games has released an update for Fortnite that introduces a new setting allowing players to block certain emotes considered “confrontational.” This update, part of the April 23 v29.30 update, includes four specific emotes: Laugh It Up, Take the L, Whipcrack, and Make It Plantain. Players can toggle the visibility of these emotes, and those who choose not to see them will instead observe a player standing still without any accompanying emote sound. This change has garnered mixed responses within the Fortnite community, with some expressing disbelief at Epic’s decision to allow players to block any emotes, particularly the popular ones mentioned. However, others have defended the move, emphasizing that even with these emotes disabled, players will still witness their own avatar performing them. The decision to introduce this setting stems from the recognition that some emotes within the game have taken on a negative connotation, often being used in a toxic or confrontational manner. Epic Games aims to maintain a positive gaming environment and believes this change will contribute to that goal. The new setting can be found under “Social Privacy” and defaults to only displaying these emotes from players within your party. However, players have the flexibility to adjust this setting at any time, allowing them to view these emotes from any player or disable them entirely. This change represents a significant shift for Fortnite, which initially gained considerable success due to its revenue-generating emotes during its surge in popularity in the late 2010s. Some of these emotes became globally recognized dances, even being incorporated into goal celebrations by soccer players. The decision to offer players the option to block certain emotes highlights Epic Games’ commitment to fostering a more positive and inclusive gaming experience for all players.
Fortnite Update Lets Players Block Confrontational Emotes
