For the first time ever, Epic Games is increasing the price of the Fortnite Battle Pass from 950 V-Bucks to 1,000 V-Bucks. Interestingly, Epic is decreasing the cost of their 25 Battle Pass Reward Bundle from 1,850 V-Bucks down to 1,800 V-Bucks. The Battle Bundle that includes both the Battle Pass and 25 Battle Pass rewards will run you 2,800 V-Bucks.
In terms of real world money, 1,000 V-Bucks will run you $8.99 at the time of this article going live.
Epic states that you will still be able to earn V-Bucks through the Battle Pass. The amount of V-Bucks earned through the Battle Pass typically covered the cost of the following season's Battle Pass.
Epic also notes that the costs of the Music Pass and LEGO Pass will stay at 1,400 V-Bucks. However, changes to the Fortnite Crew are also coming on December 1. These changes include the addition of the Music Pass and LEGO Pass at no additional charge for Crew subscribers.
All of these changes are being made just days ahead of the launch of Fortnite OG: Chapter 1 - Season 1, which is expected to begin on December 6, 2024. Further details on changes being made to the Fortnite Crew were also shared today.
Battle Pass Premium Reward Access Changes
Here’s the way a Fortnite Crew subscription currently works: when a new Battle Royale Battle Pass goes live, you can unlock and claim premium rewards from the pass as long as it is live, even if you unsubscribe from Crew during that time.
For new subscribers beginning December 1, 2024, at 5 AM GMT/UTC, premium rewards on the Battle Pass will only be available to claim if your Fortnite Crew subscription is active. This means if you cancel Crew, you'll be able to claim premium rewards from the Battle Pass until the end of your current billing period and not for the remaining duration of the pass.
For players who are currently subscribed to Fortnite Crew or subscribe before December 1, 2024, there will be no change to how you claim premium rewards on the Battle Pass. If you cancel after December 1, 2024, and resubscribe after your subscription has lapsed, you’ll be considered a new subscriber, and claiming premium rewards on the Battle Pass will require an active Fortnite Crew subscription.
An active Fortnite Crew subscription is required to unlock and claim premium rewards on the Music Pass and LEGO Pass for both new and existing subscribers, as well as any other passes added in the future.
If you purchase the Battle Pass, LEGO Pass, or Music Pass separate from Fortnite Crew, you’ll still be able to unlock and claim premium rewards on those passes individually as you normally would.
Here’s the way a Fortnite Crew subscription currently works: when a new Battle Royale Battle Pass goes live, you can unlock and claim premium rewards from the pass as long as it is live, even if you unsubscribe from Crew during that time.
For new subscribers beginning December 1, 2024, at 5 AM GMT/UTC, premium rewards on the Battle Pass will only be available to claim if your Fortnite Crew subscription is active. This means if you cancel Crew, you'll be able to claim premium rewards from the Battle Pass until the end of your current billing period and not for the remaining duration of the pass.
For players who are currently subscribed to Fortnite Crew or subscribe before December 1, 2024, there will be no change to how you claim premium rewards on the Battle Pass. If you cancel after December 1, 2024, and resubscribe after your subscription has lapsed, you’ll be considered a new subscriber, and claiming premium rewards on the Battle Pass will require an active Fortnite Crew subscription.
An active Fortnite Crew subscription is required to unlock and claim premium rewards on the Music Pass and LEGO Pass for both new and existing subscribers, as well as any other passes added in the future.
If you purchase the Battle Pass, LEGO Pass, or Music Pass separate from Fortnite Crew, you’ll still be able to unlock and claim premium rewards on those passes individually as you normally would.
