Fortnite players can now opt to hide four controversial emotes that are often used to taunt other players. The emotes, which include “Laugh It Up”, “Take the L”, “Whipcrack”, and “Make it Plantain”, will still appear in the game but will be displayed as still images without music or animations. Players can choose to only see these emotes from friends or disable them entirely.
As part of efforts to enhance family-friendliness, Fortnite will introduce a new setting to toggle the visibility of certain emotes deemed confrontational. This move aims to promote a more positive atmosphere in-game.
Epic Games is introducing a new feature in Fortnite that allows players to disable confrontational emotes. This feature, called “See Confrontational Emotes,” gives players the option to select whether they want to see certain emotes that are often used in a taunting manner. Players who toggle this option off will see other players using the offending emotes standing still, with no sound. The setting will apply to four emotes, and players can choose to see them only from friends, any player, or switch them off completely.
Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that the game will be taken offline for server maintenance to implement update 29.30. The downtime will begin on April 23rd at 4 AM ET (9 AM BST) and is expected to last for a couple of hours. During this time, players will not be able to access Fortnite, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, or Fortnite Festival. The update will reportedly include a new NIKE crossover, a Billie Eilish appearance in Fortnite Festival, and other potential collaborations and features.
Fortnite update 29.30, to be released on April 23rd, introduces a new option to disable certain confrontational emotes, including ‘Laugh It Up’, ‘Take the L’, ‘Whipcrack’, and ‘Make It Plantain’. The update also includes numerous bug fixes, such as resolving an issue with the Battle Pass Page Two Quest Rewards timer ending early. Additionally, Fortnite insiders hint at a possible Star Wars crossover and the potential return of the Tactical AR.
In 2017, former Epic creative chief Donald Mustard revealed that ‘Fortnite’s’ popular battle royale mode was conceptualized during a car ride on the way to a meeting. Despite launching without the mode, it quickly gained immense popularity and became a defining feature of the game. Additionally, Mustard discussed the challenges of growing ‘Fortnite’ while maintaining major events and the collaborations with iconic characters like Batman, John Wick, and Superman.
Epic Games has confirmed that Billie Eilish will be the main stage headliner for Fortnite Season 3. The popular pop singer will join the ranks of The Weeknd and Lady Gaga as featured artists in the popular rhythm game. No further details about the event have been revealed, but players can expect similar content from previous updates, such as cosmetic items and exclusive songs. Fortnite is currently hosting several other crossovers, including Avatar: The Last Airbender and the Fortnite Festival, which is celebrating the return of in-game concerts and exclusive items. What other surprises Epic Games has in store for Season 3 remains to be seen, but players can expect plenty of content centered around Billie Eilish and her music.
Music superstar Billie Eilish is the latest celebrity to join the popular video game Fortnite as a playable character. Starting April 23rd, players will be able to don Eilish’s Victory Crown and control her neon green character skin in-game.
Pop star Billie Eilish is joining the lineup for Fortnite’s Festival rhythm game starting tomorrow, April 23. The announcement includes a new skin based on Eilish and her taking the Festival Main Stage. Previous collaborations with artists like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga have included skins and songs added to the Festival mode, along with other cosmetics and songs available through the Festival-specific battle pass or in-game store.
Fortnite’s latest Lego update introduces a farming focus, allowing players to build Animal Houses and befriend animals to harvest new materials. The update also includes bug fixes and improvements to the Village Square UI, along with new Lego Styles for outfits.
