Overview
- Epic says the change directly reflects higher operating costs, with executives reiterating the rationale during GDC interviews.
- Starting March 19, common packs deliver fewer V-Bucks for the same price, such as $8.99 yielding 800 instead of 1,000.
- Epic is lowering the battle pass price to 800 V-Bucks to keep its real‑money cost stable, while most cosmetic prices remain unchanged in V-Bucks.
- Players are organizing petitions and a March 19 boycott, with at least 1,000 signatures reported in calls to reverse the move.
- Leaders at Epic tease “amazing things” arriving over the next 6–12 months, while engaging players on Reddit and X and holding firm on the rollout.