Fortnite Silences Nsfw Emotes In Stealthy Update on OnlyLikeFans

Fortnite's Latest Move: Silencing NSFW Emotes

In a subtle yet impactful update, Fortnite has decided to quietly axe the ability to combine certain emotes that led to sexually suggestive scenarios. With a game that offers thousands of emotes, players have found creative—if not controversial—ways to pair them for racy outcomes. But now, the fun (or discomfort) seems to have hit a wall.

The Emote Combos Under Fire

Some combinations, like using the hip-shaking 'Party Hips' with the Homer Grind-inspired 'Bring It Around' or 'Ride The Pony', have drawn particular attention for their NSFW implications. Sabrina Carpenter's emotes haven't escaped the creative minds of Fortnite players either, contributing to a tapestry of suggestive in-game performances.

“Sex in Fortnite is lost media,” commented one fan, highlighting the community's mixed reactions.

Player Reacts and Community Backlash

The decision to block these combinations has led to an array of reactions. From head-shaking avatars refusing to sync up with others to vocal opinions on forums, players are adjusting to this shift. "Yeah, censorship isn’t going to get them anywhere. What they should do is remove spaces where that sort of thing is encouraged," one player suggested. Another added, "Or just remove slightly suggestive emotes altogether and stick to pure violence."

Fortnite’s X account had previously addressed concerns about sexual content in the game, noting, “Can’t believe we need to post this but – there’s no ‘sex’ in Fortnite Festival," after updates to the PEGI ratings descriptor mentioned sexual references. The company had also tried to moderate confrontational emotes, a move met with divided opinions.

Behind the Scenes: Possible Influences

Though Epic Games hasn't officially commented on the NSFW emote ban, some speculate it might be a preemptive response to the legal action facing Roblox. With increased focus on child safety, following legal scrutiny in Louisiana, Fortnite’s shift could be a strategic move to stay out of the spotlight.

Meanwhile, Roblox has already adjusted its guidelines regarding “Romantic and Sexual Content,” underscoring a broader trend in gaming towards tightening content controls.

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