Fortnite has always been a game filled with colorful characters, dance moves, and expressive emotes. Players use them after eliminations, during celebrations, while waiting in lobbies, or simply to have fun with friends. However, some emotes have also been used to tease or mock opponents after matches. Because of that, Epic Games introduced a setting that gives players more control over what they see during gameplay.
The feature is called “See Confrontational Emotes,” and it allows users to limit or completely hide selected emotes from appearing on their screen. This setting does not stop anyone from using those emotes. Instead, it changes how they appear to you.
If you disable these emotes, the player performing them will simply appear to stand still without animation or sound effects.
How To Disable Confrontational Emotes In Fortnite
The process is simple and only takes a few seconds. Whether you play on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or mobile devices, the steps are mostly identical.
Follow these instructions:
• Open Fortnite
• Open the main game menu
• Go to Settings
• Open the Social Privacy section
• Scroll until you find “See Confrontational Emotes”
• Select “Never”
• Save your settings and return to the game
Once you choose “Never,” you will no longer see those specific emotes from other players.
Some players may notice that the setting is already adjusted when they first open the game. Fortnite has changed default options over time, so checking the menu manually is still a good idea.
Which Emotes Does This Setting Affect?
The setting does not hide every emote in Fortnite. It only affects a selected group of emotes considered confrontational.
Examples include:
• Laugh It Up
• Take the L
• Whipcrack
• Make It Plantain
These emotes became well known because players often used them after eliminating opponents. Some were viewed as playful jokes, while others felt they encouraged unnecessary taunting during matches.
Epic created this option to give users personal control instead of removing the emotes from the game entirely.
What Happens After You Disable Them?
Some players think turning this option off deletes emotes from the game. That is not how the feature works.
After disabling confrontational emotes:
• Other players can still use those emotes
• You simply will not see the animation
• You will not hear related sounds
• The player will appear to remain standing still
This means gameplay itself stays exactly the same. Your weapons, movement, combat, and match experience are not changed.
The feature works more like a personal display filter than a gameplay adjustment.
Troubleshooting If You Cannot Find The Setting
Some players open Fortnite settings and assume the option disappeared because they cannot see it immediately. In most cases, the setting is still available, but it may require a little scrolling because Fortnite menus frequently change their layout after updates. New features, parental controls, and account settings can shift menu positions over time.
If you cannot find the option, try these quick checks:
• Restart Fortnite and open the settings menu again
• Make sure your game is fully updated
• Double check that you are inside the Social Privacy section
• Save settings before leaving the menu
• Restart your platform if changes do not appear immediately
Most players will not run into problems, but checking these details can save time and avoid confusion during setup.
Players who switch between console and PC versions should also remember that menu layouts can sometimes look slightly different across platforms. The names usually stay the same, even if button placement changes. Spending a minute exploring menu tabs often solves the issue faster than assuming the feature has been removed from the game. This becomes especially useful after large seasonal updates or major interface redesigns changes.
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