Fortnite Just Gave Bob Ross a Victory Royale: 'Happy Accidents' Emote Arrives!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Fortnite's honoring Bob Ross with a new "Gentle Painting" emote, complete with his iconic voice lines, while also gearing up for a Fantastic Four collab, and facing delays for the UK iOS launch – it's a whirlwind of news fit to make a wizard's head spin! All info as reported by the fine folks over at Game Rant, of course.
Right, so Fortnite's gone and done something surprisingly wholesome. Courtesy of Game Rant, we've learned that Epic Games has dropped a new emote into the Item Shop, and it's all about paying tribute to the legend himself, Bob Ross. You know, the 'happy little trees' guy? The one who made painting look easier than making toast (which, let's be honest, sometimes isn't).
This "Gentle Painting" emote lets your character channel their inner artist, presumably without all the turpentine smells. What's even cooler is that, according to the whispers from the dataminers like ShiinaBR, it includes voice lines from Bob Ross himself. Imagine dropping into Tilted Towers while Bob's soothing voice tells you about 'happy little trees' – the juxtaposition is *chef's kiss*.
The emote will set you back 500 V-Bucks, but you'll have to be quick, mate. It's only sticking around until July 27th, so don't dilly-dally. Epic hasn't said it's a one-off, but you never know when these things will reappear.
While the Bob Ross tribute is all well and good, the real excitement for many is building around the upcoming Fantastic Four bundle. Scheduled to drop on July 25th at 8 PM ET, it's tied into the new MCU flick, 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'. So, expect a whole heap of stretchy, fiery, and rocky shenanigans.
But what does this all *mean*, eh? Fortnite's no stranger to crossovers, but this Bob Ross emote feels a bit different. It's not just about slapping a brand on something; it's a genuine nod to a cultural icon. It's a reminder that even in a world of battle royales and building wars, there's still room for a bit of gentle creativity. It makes you wonder, what other unexpected collaborations might be in the works? Maybe a gaming partnership with Mister Rogers next? (One can only dream!).
And while Epic giveth, they also taketh away (or rather, are prevented from givething, thanks to regulatory hurdles). As reported by Game Rant, the planned release of Fortnite and the Epic Games Store on iOS devices in the UK has been pushed back. Turns out, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) roadmap isn't playing ball, and Epic doesn't reckon they'll be able to launch on iOS in the UK this year.
So, there you have it. A mixed bag of Fortnite news. A lovely Bob Ross emote to inject some zen into your gameplay, a Fantastic Four bundle to unleash your inner superhero, and a delay for UK iOS players. But hey, at least we've got happy little trees, right?
Tags: Fortnite, Bob Ross, Emote, Fantastic Four, Epic Games
Original article: Game Rant