Epic Games is rolling out an update for Fortnite on Tuesday that includes a new setting that allows players to filter out certain emotes. The v29.30 update will let players “choose not to see” the following emotes: “Laugh It Up”, “Take the L”, “Whipcrack”, and “Make it Plantain.”
These four emotes have been controversial in the past, as they are often used by players to taunt or annoy other players. Players have complained that the emotes can be overly aggressive and have led to increased toxicity in the game.
Epic Games has taken some flak for its emotes in the past, as many of them mimic popular dance moves. Multiple dance move creators have sued Epic Games, accusing the game developer of ripping off their work. However, Epic appears to have reached an agreement with celebrity choreographer Kyle Hanagami, which led him to drop his lawsuit over the “It’s Complicated” emote.
While emotes are a widely used feature in Fortnite, they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. This latest update appears to be a recognition on Epic’s part that, for at least some players, certain emotes just ruin the vibes. While those players won’t be able to block the emotes outright, they’ll certainly be able to make them less annoying.
