Players of Fortnite will soon be paying more for the game’s in-game currency.
Epic Games announced that prices for V-Bucks, the currency used to purchase cosmetics and battle passes in Fortnite, will increase starting March 19. The company said the change comes as operating costs for the massively popular battle royale continue to rise.
In a statement posted on the Fortnite blog, Epic explained the reasoning behind the adjustment. “The cost of running Fortnite has gone up a lot, and we’re raising prices to help pay the bills,” the statement said.
New V-Bucks Prices
Beginning March 19, players will receive fewer V-Bucks for the same price in several purchase tiers. Exact pricing may vary depending on region, but the updated packs include:
- $8.99 Pack – 800 V-Bucks (previously 1,000)
- $22.99 Pack – 2,400 V-Bucks (previously 2,800)
- $36.99 Pack – 4,500 V-Bucks (previously 5,000)
- $89.99 Pack – 12,500 V-Bucks (previously 13,500)
- Exact Amount Pack – $0.99 for 50 V-Bucks (previously $0.50 for 50)
What are V-Bucks used for?
V-Bucks are used to buy items like skins, emotes, and other cosmetics, as well as to unlock Fortnite’s seasonal Battle Pass.
The price adjustment also comes with changes to the Fortnite Battle Pass system.
Previously, the pass cost 1,000 V-Bucks and allowed players to earn back the same amount through progression. Under the new system, the pass will cost 800 V-Bucks, and players can earn 800 V-Bucks back by completing it.
However, Epic has removed the extra 500 V-Bucks that players could previously earn through bonus rewards after finishing the pass.
The company did not specify whether the prices of cosmetic items in the in-game store will also increase.
Epic Rewards Offer 20% Back
As a partial incentive, Epic said players who make purchases through the Epic Games Store or Epic’s payment system on platforms like PC, Android, iOS, and the web will receive 20% back in Epic Rewards.
Those rewards can then be used for purchases across Epic’s ecosystem, including in games like Rocket League and Fall Guys.
Epic also confirmed that existing V-Bucks gift cards will not be affected by the price changes. Players who already own gift cards can redeem them at their original printed value, meaning some fans are choosing to stock up before the March 19 update.
The change comes despite Fortnite’s continued financial success. The game reportedly generated over $6 billion in revenue in 2025, making it one of the most profitable live-service games in the industry.
Emmanuel Umahi
