Never Gonna

What is the lore behind Never Gonna in Fortnite?

The Never Gonna is a fan-favorite Emote in Fortnite, featuring the iconic meme song “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley. This Emote perfectly mimics Rick’s dance moves from the original music video. It was initially released as a Rare emote and later changed to an Icon Series emote in the v15.30 update. The official description for this Emote reads, “Surprisingly smooth.”

While it does not have any lore attached, it brings one of the most popular memes of all time, “Rick Rolling”, to the world of Fortnite. The meme surged in popularity during COVID, with people linking the music video in random scenarios to troll others. It is the first Fortnite Emote to have copyrighted audio. During the release of this Emote, Epic Games pranked players with an “OP Outfit” slide in the News Tabm, which showed a mysterious skin silhouette. This fake skin was part of an attempt to “Rick-roll” the Fortnite fans. Another troll attempt involved a YouTube video from the official Fortnite channel titled, “Watch How This Bear Made The Unlikeliest Of Friends”, featuring Fishstick and Polar Patroller Outfits performing the Never Gonna Emote.

What are the cosmetics related to Never Gonna in Fortnite?

Much like many other Emotes in general, Never Gonna is not a part of any specific Set in Fortnite. The Emote is a standalone cosmetic that has no ties to any other in-game cosmetics. While it may be released as part of a Bundle or Set in the future, for now, Never Gonna Emote has to be purchased individually.

Should you buy Never Gonna in Fortnite? 

Should you buy Never Gonna in Fortnite? If you're a fan of internet meme culture, the Never Gonna Emote is a must-have for your collection. Its timeless connection to the "Rick Roll" meme adds a playful, nostalgic element that resonates with both long-time players and newcomers. This emote is also usable while exploring LEGO Fortnite seeds. 

When was Never Gonna last seen in Fortnite and when will it be available? 

Never Gonna was last in the Fortnite Item Shop on June 8, 2024. It was first listed on February 15, 2020, and has been featured 78 different times on 74 different days. If you are interested in getting the Never Gonna, be sure to check in to the Fortnite Item Shop Tomorrow to see if it has been added back. You can also check out a list of cosmetics that appeared in the Fortnite Item Shop yesterday to see if you missed out on anything good.