Every day, the item shop introduces new cosmetics, but they often rotate in and out quickly. This week, however, something unusual happened – the Fortnite Jubi Slide emote was removed on its very first day in the shop. What caused this sudden removal and why was this emote taken away so swiftly?
This week, a new Fortnite emote was added to the store – the Fortnite Jubi Slide emote. This emote features a dance set to a popular song, a common occurrence in Fortnite. Epic frequently incorporates popular dances from TikTok or social media into their game. So, what sets this emote apart?
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Fortnite Jubi Slide Emote Removed on the Same Day
It appears that the reason for the swift removal of this emote is its striking similarity to a previous emote released by Epic. Essentially, it features the same dance moves, with the only difference being the backing track.
When the emote was first added to the game files, players were puzzled as it closely resembled an emote they already owned. The dance was nearly identical, with only a few subtle differences, suggesting that the inspiration for the current trending dance originated from the earlier emote created by Epic. This dedication to capturing viral dances seemingly led to inadvertently replicating an earlier emote.
Some speculate that this may have been due to a bug from Lego Fortnite, although the details are unclear. It remains uncertain whether the emote will make a return to the item shop with modifications to differentiate it or if players who purchased it will receive a refund. We will have to wait and see what Epic’s plans are regarding this situation.
