Reappear for Fortnite fans after two long years-the Icon emote is BACK! Yes, you heard right-two whole years. The internet is blowing up over it!
So what’s all the fuss about this emote? For those who missed its original release, or forgot it, quite frankly, the icon emote is the slick little animation in which your character calls out his phone, taps an app dismissingly, and maybe even gives the whole Twitter bird logo vibe. It was simple, clean, and frankly, iconic.
And here’s the catch: You can grab it RIGHT NOW. No waiting, ‘coming soon, just here and available. Link’s open, and if being really generous (or just really loving HYPEX’s leaks) by using the creator code HYPEX at checkout, go right ahead.
But hold-up-why did it get vaulted? That’s a great question. Epic’s never really clarified, but it could have been because of some licensing strife or Twitter branding laws. Or maybe just lost in the shuffle. Who really knows? What’s important is, it’s back, and as valuable as the Priority Cola in your locker.
Speaking about lockers, this is one of those emotes you could say is just downright… universally useful. Sarcastic retort to a teammate’s unfortunate decision? Icon emote. Send off the Victory Royale in ironic glory? Icon emote. Closest digital representation of a casual eye-roll at just the right moment-it’s honestly what we all need.
Now some of you might say, “Eh, just an emote.” Let us remind you: Fortnite’s emotes are basically a cultural language now. From flossing, to griddy-ing, and to whatever creepy fad dances are trending lately, all of these deserve some credit for doing the communication, meme-ing, and sometimes even troll-by-another-player thing. Thus, yes, it is kind of a big thing that the this icon is back.
And oh, before we forget-this is not just one of those casual drops. You know they have been dropping hints throughout the season-their little tease about everything from old skins, unvaulted weapons, and surprise collabs. So, if you are waiting for something else to return…those V-Bucks should be ready.
So go ahead. Stake your claim to this emote, add it to your rotation, and prep yourself to meme your way through the next match. Oh, and if you catch somebody else using it? That’s your new bestie. Or the worst. Depending on how the session goes.
Well, it all boils down to the fact that the icon emote is back in business, and it is high time to make up for lost time.
