A traversal emote called “Beat Chopper” has hit Fortnite servers, and the community currently is flying off the handle about it. The dance comprises some supremely cool animation of the character riding an imaginary motorcycle with the chops of an invisible rhythm in the air, as though the character were a DJ. So yeah, it is already up on the Item Shop, and I assure you that it is just as cool as the name suggests.
The post by rank Fortnite leaker and content creator ShiinaBR went viral in seconds. In the comment sections, players exhibited their excitement: some called it “the first good festival emote,” while others called it straight up “badass.” One jokingly said, “I don’t build, I boogie,” and that sentiment has been growing.
But it is the traversal animation itself which is the talk of the town. Most emotes keep you stationary, but this one actually moves around with you, hence the label traversal. A small note, yet hardcore Fortnite players would be very conscious of how such little touches make or break the feel of an emote. Apparently, judging by the reactions, Epic has accomplished that.
One thing with Fortnite updates is the pile-up of speculation that comes after them, and some players have started wondering out loud if that might be a hint at a “Fortnite x One Piece” collab. (Spoiler: Maybe not, but hey, a gamer can dream.) Others began demanding skins like Bounty Hunter Torin or Jujutsu Kaisen cosmetics to come back. Classic Fortnite community behavior: always asking for more.
And then dusting up the atmosphere amidst the drama, because what type of update would it be if a controversy isn’t attached? A couple of responses degenerated into an argument about whether this emote was actually new or is being re-released or if it even could have been leaked or released months ago already. “I swear it was in the shop a few months ago,” one guy insisted. Another guy countered, “It was leaked for a very long time but never actually came to the shop.” Ah, the endless Fortnite misinformation cycle! Gotta love it.
Then the more practical concerns started cropping up. “Oooo how much?” asked another curious gamer, for, let’s be honest, VBucks don’t grow on trees. (Though if they would, I’d be farming hard). While the tweet is silent on the price of this emote, a wild guess would place it between 500-800 VBucks, a near-certainty since most traversal emotes almost always go for that figure.
More of the unusual commentary came in next. “Gonna use it with a wastelander skin,” one of them said; one gets my respect. The mental image of a post-apocalyptic warrior vibing to an invisible beat is very funny and oddly appropriate for Fortnite’s chaotic energy. Another responded with “I fux with it,” same here.
Besides the jokes and hype, this emote firmly cements what keeps Fortnite interesting. A new dance- or in this case, a DJ motorcycle ride- is a good enough reason to stir up excitement for the player base once again. The game is more than just mechanics; name personality, style, and just crazy fun the association of which we all share with Fortnite.
So, if you are looking to spice up your locker a little, the Beat Chopper emote may just be worth your VBucks. We will not be held responsible if you spend the following week chopping imaginary beats through a firefight. Priorities, right?
