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Fortnitehas released a new emote in its Item Shop called “Gentle Painting,” which is meant to honor the late painter Bob Ross, who was beloved by many fans. Chapter 6 Season 3 ofFortniteis coming to a close, which means a lot of players are eager to see what will come next.
Unfortunately, Epic Games recently shared some disappointing news forFortniteplayers in the UK. In May 2024, the developer announced that the Epic Games Store andFortnitewould be coming to iOS devices in the UK in the second half of 2025. The announcement was made shortly after it was revealed that a new law had been passed in the UK meant to open up competition in the mobile market. However, due to a recent roadmap shared by the CMA, Epic Games announced that it doesn’t expect to see the popular battle royale available on iOS devices in the UK this year.
In a recent post on Twitter, Epic Games revealed that it has released anew emote inFortnitecalled “Gentle Painting,” which was created to honor the late painter Bob Ross. The beloved artist became famous for hosting the PBS showThe Joy of Painting, which ran from 1983 through 1994. Bob Ross passed away in 1995 shortly after the show came to a close. He was best known for his gentle demeanor and positive attitude, often calling mistakes “happy accidents.”
Fortnite Releases ‘Gentle Painting’ Emote to Honor Bob Ross
The “Gentle Painting” emote isavailable inFortnite’s Item Shopfor 500 V-Bucks, though it will only be available through July 27. Epic Games has not stated that the emote is exclusive in any way, but there is no way of knowing when it might return to the Item Shop. Shortly after the emote was released, the popular leaker ShiinaBR revealed that players can hear up to four voice lines from Bob Ross as they use the emote. These voice lines pull from some of his most iconic quotes, like “we got a happy little tree, it lives right there.”
While a lot of fans were happy to see the “Gentle Painting” emote make its debut, many people are eagerly awaiting thearrival of The Fantastic Four inFortnite. The new set of cosmetics is part of a major collaboration with the MCU filmThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is currently in theaters. The entire Fantastic Four bundle is scheduled to make its debut in Fortnite on July 25 at 8 PM ET. With so much content to enjoy and even more just around the corner, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future ofFortnite.
