Fortnite temporarily removes llama riding due to hilarious bug

In a recent decision, Epic Games has temporarily disabled the ability for players to ride Supply Llamas in Fortnite. The move was made to address a bug that affected players’ in-game size. The issue was discovered shortly after the introduction of this unusual gameplay feature, which let players ride on the shoulders of another squad member and even on the Supply Llama itself.

Issue with player size

The bug caused by riding Llamas could drastically change the size of a player model, leading to confusion and an unpredictable gameplay experience. Epic Games confirmed on its official support Twitter account that the feature allowing players to ride on other players’ shoulders has also been disabled while the issue is being investigated.

New gameplay elements

Fortnite, known for its dynamic and often comedic gameplay mechanics, had recently introduced new gameplay elements. The ability to ride Llamas was added as part of an April Fools’ update, which also introduced a “big head” mode and new weapons such as finger guns. Many of the additions from that temporary update were removed, but the llama and shoulder-riding files remained due to their popularity among players.

Timeline

2026-05-10: Fortnite temporarily removes the ability to ride Supply Llamas due to a bug affecting player size.
2026-04-01: The llama riding feature was introduced as part of an April Fools’ update in Fortnite.
2026: Fortnite rolls out major updates in Chapter 7 Season 2, including new crossovers with other media, such as a collaboration with the Cartoon Network series Ben 10.

Changes in recent seasons

The current Chapter 7 Season 2 has brought Fortnite many new updates, along with a major change to the in-game map. Unique locations were added with themes drawn from popular culture elements such as Game of Thrones. These seasons have also been marked by numerous crossovers and updates in other game modes, such as the transition of Save the World to a free-to-play model, nine years after launch.

Future expectations

Players can expect plenty more from Fortnite in the coming months. Rumors suggest a collaboration with Overwatch may be on the way, with skins for popular characters like Mercy and D.Va potentially being introduced. Epic Games continues to add innovations, and with the mix of new gameplay elements and crossovers, it’s an exciting time for both new and returning players.