How to Get the Sketch Emotes in Fortnite

Fortnite is introducing two new Icon Series emotes in collaboration with the popular streamer Sketch. Here’s how you can get them:

Release Date and Availability

The Sketch emotes, titled “What’s Up Sketch? (Flap)” and “What’s Up Sketch? (Point),” will be available in the in-game Item Shop and the Fortnite Web Shop starting January 14th, during the shop reset.

Cost

Each emote will cost 400 V-Bucks, totaling 800 V-Bucks if you want to purchase both. However, there will also be a bundle option available, which might offer a lower price for the pair.

How to Purchase

To get the emotes, follow these steps:

• Open Fortnite and navigate to the Item Shop or the Fortnite Web Shop.
• Look for the “What’s Up Sketch? (Flap)” and “What’s Up Sketch? (Point)” emotes.
• Purchase each emote for 400 V-Bucks or opt for the bundle if available.

About Sketch

Sketch, known for his energetic nature and memorable catchphrases, is the latest addition to Fortnite’s Icon Series. His emotes reflect his iconic moves and phrases, such as “What’s up, brother?” which has become a signature part of his content.

Using Emotes in Fortnite

Once you have the emotes, here’s how to use them:

On PC

• Start a match in Fortnite.
• Press the “B” key to open the emote wheel.
• Use your mouse to select the desired emote and click to execute it.

On Console

• Start a match in Fortnite.
• Press the down button on the D-Pad to open the emote wheel.
• Use the right stick to choose the emote and release the stick to perform it.

On Mobile

• Start a match in Fortnite.
• Tap the emote icon (usually in the lower-right corner) to open the emote wheel.
• Tap the desired emote to execute it.

Additional Tips

Customizing Your Emote Wheel

To customize your emote wheel, go to the “Locker” tab in the Fortnite lobby. Here, you can assign up to six emotes to the wheel by dragging them into the desired slots.

Communication and Teamwork

Emotes are a great way to communicate with your team or opponents without using a microphone. Use emotes like “Point It Out” or “Wave” to interact non-verbally with other players.

Syncing Dances

In Creative mode or the lobby, you can sync your dances with friends for a joint performance. Some emotes, like “Squad Kick,” allow synchronized movements when activated by multiple players.

Community Reaction

Fans are excited about the new emotes but have expressed concerns about the pricing. Some feel that 400 V-Bucks per emote is too high, suggesting that 200 V-Bucks would be more reasonable. However, the bundle option may alleviate some of these concerns.

Future Collaborations

The addition of Sketch to the Icon Series hints at more collaborations with popular content creators and celebrities in the future. Fortnite’s Icon Series has already featured streamers like NickEh30 and Bugha, and athletes, making the game a cultural hub for various personalities.

By incorporating these new emotes, Fortnite continues to enhance player expression and community engagement, making the game more enjoyable and interactive for its vast user base.