Fortnite Adjusts V-Bucks Pricing, Modifies Battle Pass Rewards
Epic Games is changing the pricing structure for V-Bucks, the in-game currency for its popular title, Fortnite, effective March 19, 2026. The adjustments will see players receiving fewer V-Bucks for the same price across most purchase tiers, a move impacting the game’s virtual economy.
The company announced that the new bundle values will be as follows: the $8.99 pack will offer 800 V-Bucks (down from 1,000), the $22.99 pack will contain 2,400 V-Bucks (previously 2,800), the $36.99 pack will provide 4,500 V-Bucks (reduced from 5,000), and the $89.99 pack will include 12,500 V-Bucks (compared to the previous 13,500). Despite these changes, purchases made through Epic’s payment system on PC, mobile, or web will continue to benefit from a 20% return in Epic Rewards, redeemable within Fortnite, other Epic Games titles, or the Epic Games Store.
Alongside the V-Bucks adjustments, Epic Games is likewise modifying the Fortnite Battle Pass. The Battle Pass cost will decrease to 800 V-Bucks from 1,000, but the amount of V-Bucks earned by completing the pass will also be reduced to 800, a change from the previous 1,000 V-Bucks plus an additional 500 through Bonus Rewards. This shift reflects a recalibration of the value proposition for players engaging with the seasonal content.
The Battle Bundle, which includes the Battle Pass and unlocks the first 25 levels instantly, will see a slight price reduction, dropping from 2,800 V-Bucks to 2,600 V-Bucks. According to the company, this adjustment aims to provide a more attractive option for players seeking immediate progression.
Other Fortnite passes are also subject to price adjustments with their next releases, including the OG Pass (now 800 V-Bucks, down from 1,000), the Music Pass (1,200 V-Bucks, reduced from 1,400), and the LEGO Pass (also 1,200 V-Bucks, down from 1,400).
Fortnite Crew subscribers will also experience a change in their monthly rewards, with the V-Bucks grant decreasing from 1,000 to 800 per month. The move impacts the long-term value proposition of the subscription service. Fortnite Tracker reports these changes are part of a broader effort to rebalance the game’s economy.
