Fortnite is Epic Games' battle royale game, and the Nitro Fists arrived as a melee and mobility item that let players dash, fly upward and deliver powered strikes. Clips of the weapon quickly circulated in gameplay videos and edits, and the short hit was isolated for reuse as a punch sound alongside other game effects like the Fortnite death sound. Because it is so brief and recognisable to players, creators still drop it into montages and memes whenever a hit needs the unmistakable Fortnite feel without using a full gameplay clip.