The next Fortnite Battle Pass will be different from the ones in the past. For the first time, Epic Games won’t make the seasonal pass exclusive. This decision has caused a lot of controversy, although many players have also praised it. Interestingly, a lot of Fortnite players believe that the next Battle Pass will be free due to the lack of exclusivity.
Despite the big Battle Pass change, Epic won’t change its price. In fact the game developer confirmed this with the latest blog post. If you’re curious about the price of the next Battle Pass, here is everything you need to know.
Will Epic Games release the next Fortnite Battle Pass for free?
On Wednesday afternoon, Epic revealed big news regarding the future Battle Passes. Starting with the next season, these passes will no longer be exclusive. This means that the cosmetic items featured in them will come to the Item Shop in the future. All things considered, this was probably the best decision that the Fortnite developer could have made.
The company revealed many other details regarding this change, from alternate styles to the price. It turns out that the next Fortnite Battle Pass will not be free, as this is just a rumor that has been going around for the past 24 hours. Epic Games confirmed that the seasonal pass will cost 950 V-Bucks, which has always been the case.
The price of the Battle Pass will still be 950 V-Bucks, with the opportunity to earn 1,500 V-Bucks back by leveling up. The price of the giftable Battle Pass will still be $8.49 USD (or regionally equivalent price).
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While it’s understandable that many players are upset about Epic’s decision to make the Battle Pass non-exclusive, the truth is that it’s still worth the money. Considering that basic skins cost 800 V-Bucks in the Item Shop, paying 950 V-Bucks for at least seven skins is a great deal. On top of that, it’s also possible to earn free V-Bucks by leveling up.
Is Fortnite Battle Pass useless?
The Battle Pass is far from useless, despite no longer being exclusive. Players who enjoy unlocking cosmetics are still in for a treat and will have many reasons to purchase the next one. Additionally, even those who don’t like the cosmetics should consider purchasing the pass, as they can make 550 V-Bucks from it.
These are some of the biggest reasons to buy the Battle Pass next season:
- Early access to skins and cosmetics
- Items released with the next Battle Pass will come to the Item Shop starting February 2026 or later
- Access to exclusive cosmetics
- Epic clarified that some cosmetics will still be exclusive, meaning they won’t come to the shop
- Free V-Bucks
- By paying 950 V-Bucks, you can earn up to 1,500 V-Bucks by simply leveling up
- Amazing deal
- Once Battle Pass items come to the Shop, they will likely cost at least 30,000 V-Bucks in total
- Access to alternate styles
- Alternate styles will be sold separately in the shop, which is not the case with the Battle Pass
While Epic’s decision to change the exclusivity of the Battle Pass may impact its sales, there is no doubt that the company will make more money in the long run. Furthermore, new players will get access to Battle Pass cosmetics, as they will no longer be locked behind the pass.
The next Fortnite Battle Pass will not be free, but buying it will still be a great idea. The new seasonal pass will come out on August 15 at 11 PM Eastern Time, although it won’t be available right away due to server downtime. Once again, the pass will contain over a hundred rewards, including numerous skins, emotes, gliders, and other cosmetics.
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By Asmir Pekmic 8 August 2024
