Fortnite Battle Royale, released by Epic Games in 2017, made shield potions a core part of its survival loop, with players drinking them to restore shield before the next fight. The distinctive drinking sound became familiar to millions of players through matches, streams and gameplay videos, and it later spread into short-form edits where it works as instant shorthand for healing or recharging. Because Fortnite remains widely played and watched, the clip still reads immediately even to viewers who have never played the game.