Fortnite enthusiasts are buzzing about needing a tweak or two when it comes to certain styles to enhance their gaming experience, particularly with profile icons and built-in emotes. There’s a call from players for in-game profile icons to reflect the styles of the skins they equip, which they believe would make for a more immersive experience. On top of that, many in the community are urging Epic Games to let them choose built-in styles as alternative styles right from the start of matches.
Players have been enjoying Fortnite without having to spend money, thanks to its free-to-play model. Despite this, many do choose to invest real money for V-Bucks, Crew Packs, or special bundles from the Item Shop. While it’s possible to earn V-Bucks by leveling up and scoring Battle Pass rewards, this requires significant time investment, which is why purchasing V-Bucks is usually a more popular choice.
Fortnite incorporated alternative styles in Chapter 1, Season 4, and these have been a staple feature since then. It all started with the Carbide skin and evolved with the unforgettable Omega, which pushed players to grind towards level 80 to unlock its light style—a goal many unfortunately missed due to time constraints. Over time, these styles have been expanded and diversified, with new features like reactive and built-in styles.
Despite enhancements made over the years to alternative style options, players still see room for improvement. A Reddit user, Conclusion_Such, sparked a discussion on Fortnite’s subreddit where many voices chimed in. A key issue is that profile pictures don’t change to match the selected skin style, which is glaring when a style drastically differs from its default appearance. Additionally, players cannot pre-select styles associated with built-in emotes, meaning they have to activate an emote at the start of every match to don those styles.
Thinking about these desired changes, updating profile images to match a character’s chosen style isn’t vital for skins with minor variations. For instance, the Santa Shaq skin, with its seven styles, doesn’t necessitate a new profile icon for each variant. However, with a character like Twyn, whose style is a whole different persona, the update would make a big difference.
As for handling built-in styles, Epic Games could maintain in-match switching while also allowing players to set their preferred style beforehand. This solution would streamline play by removing the need for players to emote at the start of each match, as exemplified by the Ezio Auditore skin users who must dance to equip the Hidden Blade.
Ultimately, Fortnite remains a rich playground where newcomers and seasoned players alike can team up for battles, concerts, and diverse creator-made games. Whether building fortresses in Battle Royale or diving into Zero Build challenges, Fortnite offers endless adventures, while still looking for ways to enhance those experiences in response to its player’s feedback.
