Edited By
Emma Collins

A wave of excitement hit gamers as Fortnite reintroduced the iconic crying emote and the Psycho Bandit skin on the same day, stirring mixed reactions across forums. Some players view it as a clever marketing strategy while others express annoyance at the frequent returns of rare items.
Recently, Fortnite surprised the community by bringing back two previously rare items. The return sparked debate about Epic Games' approach to rarity in in-game cosmetics. Some fans claimed it diminishes the value of their earlier purchases, while others welcomed the move as an opportunity to grab items they missed out on.
Discussions on various user boards reveal three main themes:
Frustration Over Rarity: Many gamers believe the return of these items harms the exclusivity of rare cosmetics.
Longing for More Rare Items: There's a push for exclusivity, with calls for certain skins to only reappear when other rare items are also available.
Surprise and Relief: A number of people expressed happiness at regaining access to items they didn't own.
"Epic really said, 'This is how you all look begging us to bring back the skin,'" commented one user, highlighting the mixed sentiments.
Many people remarked on how they owned the crying emote without realizing its rarity, suggesting a gap in awareness about cosmetics' values.
The sentiment leans toward a mixture of frustration and jubilation, with some celebrating the comeback while others feel betrayed by the shift in rarity dynamics.
๐ Returning items stir controversy over rarity and value.
๐ Players recommend featuring exclusive items alongside rare returns.
โ "I didnโt even know the cryin emote was somewhat rare," said one gamer, echoing sentiments from many.
With these bold moves, Epic Games continues to challenge what it means to own rare items in Fortnite. Will this trend become a staple? Only time will tell as the community watches closely.