Epic Games has had to remove from the store and from the game the “Bear hug” emote due to a player figuring out a way to do more than he should. As if that were not enough, the video that went viral is with Ariana Grande’s skin that surely will not be very happy that the game represents her like this.
The interactive emote works with one player activating the emote and opening their arms, then another player only has to “accept” the hug and the animation is given. However, if you crouch down just as you accept the hug, then something else will happen, you can see it below.
No hugs for a while
Beyond being a funny bug, Epic has decided to act fast (the video is only a few hours old) and has removed the emote from the entire game. Those who bought what they bought will be able to receive a direct refund or wait for Epic to fix the bug, but did not give an estimated time or date.
Right now the emote does not work and it looks like you can see below.
Epic must be with their hands full as the first Ariana Grande concert in Fortnite is being held today. The game has already had other music shows but this one looks like it will be great, maybe that’s why they quickly removed the emote. Players have the power to make emotes during concerts so it is possible that this was only seen in the broadcasts.
In any case, there will be no more simulated oral sex in Fortnite, at least until players get another way to do it.
