Epic Games released an all-new cosmetic reward tied to its fast-paced mode Blitz Royale by releasing the “Wings of Renown” emote. Unlike most purchasable emotes, “Wings of Renown” is not obtained through purchasing with V-Bucks or Battle Pass tiers but, instead, is acquired through in-game accomplishment. This creates the emote as a chance for players and a sense of accomplishment. This article details what the emote is, how it works and how to acquire it.
What is the “Wings of Renown” Emote?
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The Wings of Renown emote is an Uncommon rarity cosmetic item in Fortnite. The official cosmetic listing states it came out Chapter 6, Season MS2 and descibes it simply as: “Win in Blitz Royale. You’re a champion.”
When activated, the emote animates by showing wings matching the player’s current Blitz Royale “wing tier,” (more on tiers later).
Because the emote unlocks with some mode and condition (a win in Buzz Royale), this emote serves as both a cosmetic and status for players that invest time in Blitz matches.
How to Unlock the Emote
Unlocking the Wings of Renown emote is quite simple, but worth explaining step-by-step:
- Start Fortnite and select the Blitz Royale mode
- Play a Blitz Royale match and win that match (achieve Victory Royale in that mode). The official article states: “to get the Wings of Renown … players have to win one game of Blitz Royale.”
- Once the win is recorded, the emote will be available in the Locker to equip.
There’s nothing more to purchase, no Battle Pass tiers, and no V-Bucks, just the win for the initial unlock.
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Understanding the “Wing Tiers” Feature
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A key aspect of the Wings of Renown system is the tiers of wings that represent your total wins in Blitz Royale. When the emote is activated, it will reveal the “unlocked Blitz Royale Wing Tier.” The Wings of Renown emote has three different colors and each one represents the player’s current tier.
- Rare Wings of Renown emote: 1 Wins
- Epic Wings of Renown emote: 5 Wins
- Legendary Wings of Renown emote: 750 Wins
Conclusion
The *Wings of Renown* emote is an excellent gift by Epic Games for Blitz Royale mode: easy to obtain, no monetary purchase necessary, and has a further impact on continued play via the wing-tier system. It is a reward for both casual and hardcore players: a cosmetic reward and an indication of achievements at the same time. Players wanting to bolster their Locker and indicate their significant accomplishments in Blitz mode should prioritize this unlock.
