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Epic Shrinks Fortnite V‑Buck Packs and Cuts Pass Rewards Ahead of March 19 Rollout

Epic cites higher operating costs, a rationale drawing scrutiny given its recent revenue gains and platform payment wins.

Overview

  • Starting March 19, paid bundles will grant fewer V‑Bucks at the same dollar prices (for example, $8.99 now buys 800 instead of 1,000) and the Exact Amount top‑up rises to $0.99 per 50 V‑Bucks.
  • The Battle Pass will cost 800 V‑Bucks and return 800 on completion with bonus V‑Bucks removed, while the OG, Music, and LEGO passes each drop by 200 V‑Bucks and the Battle Bundle falls to 2,600.
  • Fortnite Crew’s monthly stipend is reduced from 1,000 to 800 V‑Bucks with the subscription price unchanged.
  • Epic highlights 20% back in Epic Rewards on qualifying purchases made through the Epic Games Store or Epic’s payment system, which can be used in Fortnite or on the store.
  • Epic confirms existing V‑Bucks gift cards redeem at printed values as media and players push back, including cancellations and boycott calls, noting Epic’s multibillion‑dollar 2025 revenue.