Alright, fellow loopers, gather 'round! It's 2026, and you know what's wild? We're still having this same awesome conversation about Fortnite cosmetics. I was just scrolling through the old feeds and stumbled upon a gem from a couple years back – a classic community wish that honestly, still feels super fresh. Remember those epic Traversal Emotes? The ones where your character isn't just standing there but actually doing something cool while moving? Yeah, the community's been whispering (and sometimes shouting) for ages: "Hey Epic, can these please be gliders?" And honestly, I'm 100% on board. The idea isn't just a pipe dream; it's a no-brainer waiting to happen.
Let's break down the legendary "four horsemen" of Emotes that players have been begging to glide with. This dream list, championed by fans back in the day, is still totally valid. We're talking about emotes that aren't just dances, they're mini-vehicles or awesome mounts. Turning them into gliders would be like unlocking a whole new dimension of style when you're dropping in.
The Dream Team: Emotes That Scream 'Glider Me!'
Here’s the lowdown on the top contenders that have captured players' imaginations:
| Emote Name | Featured Character | The Glider Fantasy |
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| Lil' TIE Attack | Darth Vader Samurai | Cruising down to the island in your own personal, adorable TIE Fighter. Come on, that's the dream! 🤯 |
| Mysterio's Magic Trick | Spider-Man's Mysterio | Surfing down on a wave of mystical, green smoke and illusions. The style points would be insane. |
| Skatemonster | Undercover Skye | Grinding an invisible rail all the way from the Battle Bus to the ground. Talk about a smooth entrance! |
| Spirit Strider | Daigo | Mounting that majestic spirit stag and riding it gracefully through the clouds. Pure. Vibes. |
The logic here is, like, painfully obvious. Each of these emotes already has the character riding or surfing on something. The core animation for "traveling while doing a cool thing" is literally already baked in! Converting a Traversal Emote into a Glider feels like the most natural next step. It's not like asking for a standard dance emote to suddenly defy gravity – the foundation is right there. Epic has shown us they can get creative with gliders; remember the Queen's Procession from Chapter 2? That whole "descending a spiral staircase" thing proved they can think way outside the box for landing sequences. So, turning a skateboard grind or a magic carpet ride into a descent mechanic? Pfft, easy peasy for them.
Why Traversal Emotes Are The Perfect Fit
Let's get real for a sec. Not every emote should be a glider. Doing the Floss on the way down? Nah, that'd be weird. But Traversal Emotes? They're in a league of their own because:
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They involve movement. The character is already programmed to traverse a space. Extending that animation into a glide path is a logical progression.
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They have a built-in "vehicle." Whether it's a skateboard, a TIE fighter, or a magical cloud, there's a clear object supporting the character, making the glider fantasy complete.
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It maximizes cosmetic value. Players love getting more use out of their favorite items. This would make these emotes dual-purpose treasures.
And hey, the community's wishlist didn't stop at just four! Other popular mentions included the Lil' Podracer, Sonic Surfer, and Three Stripe Circuit. The common thread? Movement and style. Some players even took it further, dreaming of bike or motorcycle gliders where you could actually sit in them during the descent. I mean, how cool would that be?
The Big Question: Will It Ever Happen?
Here's the thing that's kinda funny... and a little sus. Epic Games is famously great at listening to player feedback. They've literally built emotes from community contest winners! But on this specific point—turning these obvious Traversal Emotes into gliders—it's been radio silence for a while. One Redditor back then pointed out that the silence might not be a good sign... but I'm an optimist.
It's 2026. Fortnite is still constantly evolving, dropping new cosmetics and customization options like it's nobody's business. The game's engine and creative tools are more powerful than ever. The concept is too good, too logical, and too requested to stay on the shelf forever. Maybe they're cooking up a whole new system for it, or maybe it's just waiting for the perfect season theme to drop. Who knows?
But imagine logging in one day and seeing an update note: "Selected Traversal Emotes can now be equipped as Gliders!" The island would explode with style. So, I'm putting it out there into the universe again. Epic, if you're listening... the people have spoken. The assets are ready. Let us ride our tiny TIE fighters into battle, please and thank you. 🙏 Until then, we'll keep dreaming, and keep skating on the ground instead of from the sky.