Fortnite changes its prices in the PAVOs and will affect players with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

The next season will bring changes to the game's currency, the battle pass, and Fortnite Crew.

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Epic Games has confirmed a series of significant changes to the V-Bucks system in Fortnite that will take effect with the next season. The main modification is clear: players will receive less virtual currency for the same amount of money, which will affect both direct V-Bucks purchases and rewards included in some game content.

These changes will also impact players who play Fortnite through Xbox Game Pass, as the service includes Fortnite Crew, which offers monthly rewards and access to battle passes. With the new season, some of these benefits will be adjusted.

Changes to V-Bucks, Passes, and Fortnite Crew

The modifications affect several parts of the game’s economic system. Epic aims to adjust the value of V-Bucks while slightly reducing the cost of some passes.

• The battle pass will cost 800 V-Bucks, but completing it will only return 800 V-Bucks, whereas before it was possible to earn up to 1,500 V-Bucks.

• Fortnite Crew, included in some Xbox Game Pass plans, will now give 800 V-Bucks per month instead of 1,000, while maintaining the same price.

• V-Bucks packs will offer less currency for the same amount of money, which means an indirect price increase.

• The Origins Pass will cost 800 V-Bucks, while the music and LEGO passes will cost 1,200 V-Bucks.

How V-Bucks Packs Will Change

Epic has shown how the approximate conversion will be for the most common packs:

The pack for buying exact amounts of virtual currency will also change:

• Before: 50 V-Bucks for around 0.50 €

• Now: 50 V-Bucks for around 0.99 €

What Changes for Xbox Game Pass Players

The most visible adjustment for Game Pass users will be to Fortnite Crew, which is part of some Game Pass plans. Starting with the new season, subscribers will receive 800 V-Bucks per month instead of 1,000.

However, battle passes will still be included in Fortnite Crew, so access to the game’s main content will not change. The difference will be noticed mainly in the amount of virtual currency available to buy cosmetic items in the store.

These changes will begin to take effect on March 19th, when the new V-Bucks system goes live in Fortnite.