Fortnite players who have been waiting eagerly for the Dark Phoenix emote are finally free to breathe with the sigh of relief. The popular emote has returned to the Item Shop after a long disappearance of over two years and players again have the chance to get this nickel hot cosmetic. This news was accompanied by the renowned Fortnite leaker HYPEX who along with the purchasing link notified his huge follower base about it.
But what exactly is the Dark Phoenix emote? The emote is one of the most brilliant, as it makes your character surrounded by flames with dark purple and black energy effects and also features wing-like animations that create the illusion of someone turning into a supernatural being. Among the most stunning emotes in the game, it has been the choice of many players since its removal from the rotation in 2022.
The timing is indeed very intriguing. After all this time, why bring it back now? One player expressed, “I wonder why they didn’t bring it back last time. She was in the shop over a month ago.” while referring to the Dark Phoenix skin that had just been and gone without its matching emote at that time. It looks like Epic Games was tempting players by reintroducing the skin but leaving the emote out. Nevertheless, the set is complete once again and that is pretty nice for the collectors.
However, the return is not universally liked. A very straightforward user commented, “Nobody is buying this btw” which…ok then. Not every item returned to the store will be a monster hit. Still, the opinion may be too soon to judge considering the long history of players wanting the emote to come back. Little scholars have been shouting this out in different Fortnite communities forever.
As always, the comments section was flooded with mixed reactions. Some users took the opportunity to ask for other things, writing “JJK SKINS PLEASE IM DESPERATE” referring to the anime Jujutsu Kaisen which is very popular right now, multiple times. Fortnite‘s anime collaborations have been very successful lately, and with that in mind, players must surely want more. Another user suggested different celebrities that should get Icon Series skins, mentioning George Russell, Stephen Curry, and Cristiano Ronaldo, to name a few. The list seems to be infinite, doesn’t it?
There were some confusions about the character featured in the promo image as well. One user inquired “Who is she??” while another replied “Wtf is this skin” suggesting that not every player in Fortnite is aware of all cosmetics in the game’s extensive library. The character is most likely Chun Li, who someone pointed out has the perfectly matched ranger name “Blue Phoenix Ranger”, making the Dark Phoenix emote pairing quite clever.
Meanwhile, some players were encountering technical issues and complaining about empty lockers and resets. One player lamented, “Every time I log in my stuff resets,” which sounds incredibly frustrating. There’s nothing worse than trying to customize your character’s look and the game undoing all your hard work.
The revival of the Dark Phoenix emote is part of Fortnite’s continuing strategy of cycling old items back into the shop to enable new players to acquire them while giving veterans the opportunity to complete their collections. It has been more than two years since the last time this specific emote was available, which made it a little hidden gem until now.
The exciting rotation of items in Fortnite’s Shop has always been a popular topic of discussion among gamers. While some items tend to vanish for a long time, others return almost weekly. The Dark Phoenix emote, which fell into the “lost and found” category, had its comeback even more significant. Players who missed the initial opportunity now get a new one, without having to wait for another two years.
Moreover, the emote is well-aligned with the current battle royale season, which is filled with magic and the supernatural. Whether you have a very mystical skin or simply wish to add a dramatic touch to your victories, the Dark Phoenix emote is there with its dark and potent albeit not so obvious vibe that is counted among the most liked by the players.
What is more, just like with any other update of Fortnite shop, the community’s reaction is always mixed. Some are thrilled with finally getting to the long-awaited item, some are disappointed that something else they wanted did not appear instead, and some simply enjoy the chaos. For instance, one humorous user commented that “I would just bust all over the screen” which… well, that’s one way to express excitement, I suppose.
The Dark Phoenix emote will most likely be available for the usual 24-hour shop rotation, although in some instances, the returning items that are very popular get to stay for an additional day. Anyway, players who want to buy it should do so while it’s been offered because the time of its next return is very uncertain. It could be two years from now, it could be next month – with Fortnite’s shop, you just can’t tell for
