New emotes would normally start to add to the hype of a game. The Caffeinated Emote is yet another, which was introduced with an energetic dance routine played to a catchy remix of the hit song “Espresso.” In this article, we will dive into what the Espresso Emote in Fortnite is, what the controversy surrounding it is, and how players might get their hands on it in the future.
What is the Espresso Emote?
Dubbed “Caffeinated,” the new dance emote, known as “Espresso Emote,” was introduced to Fortnite on 16 October 2024. The music incorporated in the emote is a remix of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” which is supposed to pump up the player and spice up the game vibe. With its catchy beat, people are dancing along, which makes it an attraction to the players who enjoy such creative expression in the game.
The emote was initially sold for 500 V-Bucks, but it was also included in the bundle that contained Lexa Hexbringer skin and the “Feather” jam track for 700 V-Bucks. Emotes have become a silent way of communication for the players with their teammates and competitors alike, and the designers wanted this emote to fit seamlessly into the social field of Fortnite.
Controversy Surrounding the Emote
The Espresso Emote quickly sparked controversy when it was released within days of launch, due to its low quality audio, on which most players were complaining. This came after some fans voiced discontent over a decision to use a nightcore remix of an actual song by Sabrina Carpenter instead of using her normal version. The replacement of the standard with the sped-up remix ended up making some players look at the quality of the emote as well as that of Carpenter’s own artistry being somewhat lowered.
This backlash spread like wildfire across social media platforms and gaming forums, where players were voicing their opinions on how much they detested this specific rendition of “Espresso.” Some of the players felt this rendition was far away from Carpenter’s creation and took away the fun of using the emote in-game.
The sheer volume of complaints was such that it was heard by Epic Games within a matter of hours. As an ardent response to this overwhelming feedback, Epic Games decided to pull the Espresso Emote from the Item Shop less than 24 hours after its debut.
How to Get the Espresso Emote
For now, it is impossible to get the Espresso Emote as it was removed from the Fortnite Item Shop after it had gained a lot of negative attention and backlash from many players. The players who were lucky enough to purchase and add it to their locker before it was removed can still use it as they already have it. This means that it tells us that those who capitalized when it was still available for a limited amount of time can still use it to express themselves uniquely in-game.
There’s always hope in those who missed grabbing this emote during its small window of existence as Epic Games are bound to release it again someday and, most likely, with changes in line with the opinion of the community. Players interested in acquiring the same will, in any case, want to keep their ears on official announcements from Epic Games on future releases or updates related to the emote.
Conclusion
While Epic Games continues navigating this complex landscape, hope remains that the emote may yet return—albeit possibly with modifications to better suit the audience’s expectations. Keep your eyes glued to the screen for Epic Games’ next wave, you’ll never know when this caffeine-fueled dance might come back into action!
