Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 has been a blast thus far, and coming off a fantastic Simpsons-themed season, there is a lot of anticipation around what's coming from Epic.
However, not all is good within Fortnite right now, as there's some discussion around a price hike in relation to V-Bucks.
Here's what we know.
Are V-Bucks Increasing In Price? All We Know About Fortnite's Price Hike
Fortnite players are well aware of how exciting any new season can be, and Epic tends to switch up the game quite a bit from season to season.
But, with all of this said, the price increase to V-Bucks is going to come into effect on March 18th, and will go as follows:
V-Bucks Pack Tiers
|
Pack* |
Previous |
New |
With Epic Rewards* |
|
$8.99 Pack |
1,000 V-Bucks |
800 V-Bucks |
+$1.79 back |
|
$22.99 Pack |
2,800 V-Bucks |
2,400 V-Bucks |
+$4.59 back |
|
$36.99 Pack |
5,000 V-Bucks |
4,500 V-Bucks |
+$7.39 back |
|
$89.99 Pack |
13,500 V-Bucks |
12,500 V-Bucks |
+$17.99 back |
|
Exact Amount Pack |
~$0.50* for 50 V-Bucks |
$0.99* for 50 V-Bucks |
Battle Pass Updates
The Battle Pass will now cost 800 V-Bucks and award 800 V-Bucks for completing it. Previously it cost 1,000 V-Bucks and you could earn 1,000 V-Bucks plus 500 in the Bonus Rewards.
V-Buck Costs for OG, Music, LEGO Passes
Starting with their next Pass:
- The OG Pass will cost 800 V-Bucks (previously 1,000).
- The Music Pass will cost 1,200 V-Bucks (previously 1,400).
- The LEGO Pass will cost 1,200 V-Bucks (previously 1,400).
Fortnite Crew Updates
The V-Bucks grant in Fortnite Crew will change from 1,000 to 800 V-Bucks. Fortnite Crew subscribers will receive an email with the timing and other details of this update in their region.
FAQ
Will I earn enough V-Bucks in the Battle Pass to get the next one?
Yes, you can earn 800 V-Bucks when completing the Battle Pass, which is enough to get the next one. There are no longer V-Bucks in the Bonus Rewards of the Pass.
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