Epic Games has announced major changes to Fortnite’s V-Bucks pricing structure, which will take effect on March 19. The update adjusts the value of most V-Bucks bundles, meaning players will receive fewer V-Bucks for the same real-world price.
While the listed prices of the bundles remain unchanged, the reduced currency amounts effectively increase the real cost of in-game purchases. To offset the change, Epic is introducing a 20% Epic Rewards cashback system for players using Epic’s payment ecosystem.
Here’s a full breakdown of what’s changing and how it may affect Fortnite players.
TL;DR — Fortnite V-Bucks Changes
- V-Bucks pack values will change starting March 19.
- Players will receive fewer V-Bucks for the same price.
- Epic introduces 20% cashback through Epic Rewards.
- The main Battle Pass price drops to 800 V-Bucks.
- Fortnite Crew monthly rewards decrease to 800 V-Bucks.
New Fortnite V-Bucks Pack Values
The biggest impact of the update comes from the adjusted bundle values. Nearly every commonly purchased V-Bucks pack will contain fewer coins than before.
Although the price of the bundles remains the same, the amount of currency included is decreasing across the board.
Even smaller currency purchases are affected. For example, the price of 50 V-Bucks will effectively increase from roughly $0.50 to $0.99.
Epic confirmed that these changes will apply globally, with regional pricing adjusted accordingly.
Epic Rewards 20% Cashback System
To reduce the impact of the pricing change, Epic is introducing a 20% Epic Rewards cashback program.
When players purchase V-Bucks or make in-game purchases using Epic’s payment system on PC, mobile, or the web, they will receive 20% of the transaction value as store credit.
This credit can later be used across the Epic ecosystem, including:
- Fortnite purchases
- Fall Guys transactions
- Rocket League purchases
- Games in the Epic Games Store
For players who regularly buy digital content through Epic, this system could help recover some of the value lost from the reduced V-Bucks bundles.
Battle Pass Price Adjustment
The update also modifies the structure of Fortnite’s Battle Pass.
The new Battle Pass will cost 800 V-Bucks, compared to the previous 1,000 V-Bucks.
However, the reward structure is changing as well. Completing the pass will now grant exactly 800 V-Bucks, which means players break even instead of earning a profit.
Previously, players could earn 1,000 V-Bucks plus an additional 500 bonus V-Bucks, meaning finishing the pass resulted in a net gain.
Other Pass Pricing Changes
The pricing adjustments also apply to several other Fortnite progression passes.
- OG Pass – reduced from 1,000 to 800 V-Bucks
- Music Pass – reduced from 1,400 to 1,200 V-Bucks
- LEGO Pass – reduced from 1,400 to 1,200 V-Bucks
While these passes are slightly cheaper than before, they still reflect broader changes to the game’s in-game economy.
Fortnite Crew Subscription Changes
Subscribers to the Fortnite Crew monthly service will also notice a change.
The monthly reward will now include 800 V-Bucks instead of the previous 1,000.
Epic has confirmed that current subscribers will receive region-specific emails explaining when the change will take effect for their account.
Final Thoughts
The upcoming changes represent one of the biggest adjustments to Fortnite’s in-game economy in recent years.
While bundle prices remain the same, the reduced V-Bucks amounts effectively increase the cost of cosmetics and other items. Epic’s new Epic Rewards cashback system may soften the impact for players who frequently make purchases through Epic’s ecosystem.
For regular Fortnite players, the key takeaway is simple: starting March 19, V-Bucks purchases will deliver less currency for the same price.