Fortnite is gearing up for a significant change to emotes, set to roll out soon alongside the arrival of Billie Eilish in the Fortnite Festival pass.

In response to concerns about the use of “confrontational” emotes as taunts during gameplay, Fortnite is tweaking how these emotes are displayed to other players. While the game doesn’t allow direct communication between opponents, emotes have often been used to provoke after eliminating an enemy. Some emotes, like “Take the L” or “Laugh It Up,” have been seen as toxic by some fans, detracting from the fun of the game for certain players.

Emotes are a key part of Fortnite’s cosmetic offerings, adding lively animations to player avatars. Alongside emotes, players can customize their characters with weapon skins, backpacks, and more. Epic Games is constantly considering changes and additions to keep the game fresh,
with emotes being a current focus.

According to Epic Games, changes to how players see “confrontational” emotes will be implemented soon. In an update coming April 23, players will no longer see several emotes when used by an enemy player.
These “confrontational” emotes will be displayed as a neutral standing pose without sound when used by enemy players. Players can adjust these settings in the “social privacy” menu, tailoring their experience to their preference. Only four specific emotes, including “Laugh It Up” and “Take The L,” will be affected by this change.

These adjustments aim to foster a more positive gaming environment and reduce toxicity. However, players who prefer the old system can easily revert to it by adjusting their settings. This update, alongside the introduction of Billie Eilish to the Fortnite Festival, demonstrates Fortnite’s ongoing commitment to improving player experience and maintaining an inclusive gaming community.