Fortnite is not a stranger to chasing trends on social media, and this new emote further proof of that. After years of developing a loose and fun style, Fortnite has taken to TikTok to find its next hit emote. While it may be over the top in other games, this emote seems to be right at home within the Fortnite environment.
Players who are a fan of the recent sea shanty trend on TikTok will recognize this new group emote. Designed as a response to the viral song, the emote is almost as catchy as the original can comes with its own unique Fortnite twist. Available in-game, players can now claim the Shanty for a Squad emote for their Fortnite collection.
After patch 15.50 hit, Fortnite leakers begin to spread hints at the game's future content. Cosmetics, titles, sounds, images, and more all were revealed, but the one that caught fans' eyes is a unique emote revolving around the famous sea shanty. This new emote features a character playing the drum while singing a Fortnite version of the popular shanty. While it does not share the same lyrics as the popular track, the result is hilarious as players can group up and perform a group show. In true sea shanty spirit, up to four players can sync together and use the emote, creating their own pirate band of musical talent.
This Fortnite emote is available within the game for a limited time for only 500 V-Bucks. The price is rather reasonable as it is a well-known meme at this point and many fans enjoy bringing viral content into the battle royale environment. It should be noted that to perform a group version of this emote, all players involved will need their own copy on their account.
Fans should buy this emote sooner rather than later as it will only be available for a limited time. Fortnite cycles content frequently, and this emote could be gone within days, weeks, or even hours, depending on the developer's preference.
This is only one of many Fortnite emotes based on popular viral videos. From the infamous dances to hand gestures, the game continuously weaves pop culture into its world. While some fans consider the continuous copying unneeded, the developer actions have gone a long way in driving the success of Fortnite and granting fans a wide array of options to make the game more fun than competitive.
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