Fortnite players, log this date—September 4th will be Axe of Champions 1.0 going live at the Item Shop. This announcement alone generated some of that rare hype with memes, and just a pinch of salt from those that paid exorbitant prices for the exclusivity codes.
Axe of Champions, you say? Well, the first iteration was given for free to the FNCS event winners, so top players would flex it. Now that it is to be released for everyone by Epic Games, the reaction has… well, not as much as happiness.
Some people are already speculating on the price; @astrozx3771 guess 800-1200 V-Bucks, a reasonable prediction, really, since Fortnite is notorious for charging obscene amounts for rare cosmetics. Others, however, are celebrating the downfall of those who forked out over $50 for the codes: “Shame for the retards who spent over $50 – $100 for this.” Ouch.
Now, the other debate is whether or not the pickaxe is even worthy of the hype fuss. @WafflesWealthX stated it “looks more like a staff,” while @danisayurika likened it to Travis Scott’s comeback: people want it because it’s rare, not because they really like it. When it is common? … “Nobody will care.”
On the upside, some of them gave good vibes. @Shawdowbannana admitted to feeling the gold design, with @Iam_Zafir10 scrolling in green font on Twitter: “Can’t wait for Axe Champions 💯💯💯.” Edging toward the downside, we have @dexterrbuilds telling us: “Will be waiting for it.”
Sweat accusations are only inevitable in any discussion on Fortnite. @maxplaysfn owns FNCS 2.0 pickaxe and called it “sweat energy” by @yaboitom13 as the debate about whether a competitive cosmetic makes you a tryhard or not began. (Spoiler alert: It doesn’t. But the stigma is real.)
How wild are these memes? Here’s @alicedesign22 with an insanely funny picture that depicts “the faces of those who bought the code” to epitomize the collective “well, dang” vibes coming from the resellers.
But, what is big on the verdict? Axe of Champions 1.0 is coming, and whether you are stoked or salty, one thing is for sure-Fortnite’s economy of exclusivity has proven to be untamed. Will it be the next big thing or just another item on the shelf of your locker? I guess we will find out on the 4th of September.
Expiration date: If you are still grieving for your “OG flex”, then there is maybe solace in knowing that virtual scarcity is… somewhat meaningless? Or, embrace the chaos, and flaunt your pickaxe anyway. One thing is for sure: The Item Shop is about to get very, very bright.
At least it’s not another anime collab. (Yet.)
