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Article: V-bucks are getting more X-pensive

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Epic Games is increasing the price of Fortnite's V-bucks currency, effective March 19th, meaning players will receive fewer V-bucks for the same amount of money. The company is also adjusting the cost and rewards of the Battle Pass and other subscription passes, generally lowering their V-buck prices but reducing the amount of currency awarded.

The changes extend to other Epic games like Fall Guys, which will see similar premium currency price hikes in April. Epic cites increased operational costs for Fortnite as the reason for these adjustments.

Main topics: Fortnite V-bucks price increase, changes to Battle Pass and subscription passes, price increases in other Epic games (Fall Guys), and the stated reason (increased operational costs).

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https://www.theverge.com/games/892074/fortnite-v-bucks-price-increase-march-2026

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2026-03-10 14:02

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Everything is more expensive now, even Fortnite’s in-game currency. Starting on March 19th, V-bucks packs will include less of the premium currency at the same prices. For instance, players can currently get 1,000 V-bucks for $8.99, but after the price increases they will only get 800 V-bucks at the same rate. The price of exact amount packs is increasing from $0.50 per 50 V-bucks to $0.99 per 50 V-bucks.
V-bucks are getting more X-pensive
Starting on March 19th, Fortnite players will get fewer V-bucks for their money.
Starting on March 19th, Fortnite players will get fewer V-bucks for their money.
Epic is also adjusting the price of Fortnite’s Battle Pass, which will now cost 800 V-bucks to access and reward 800 V-bucks upon completion, rather than costing and awarding 1,000 V-bucks as it currently does. Unfortunately, Battle Pass bonus rewards will no longer include V-bucks after next week’s price changes. Epic has also lowered the cost of the OG Pass to 800 V-bucks (previously 1,000) and the LEGO and Music Passes will cost 1,200 V-bucks, rather than 1,400. However, existing V-bucks gift cards can still be redeemed for their printed values.
Epic says “the cost of running Fortnite has gone up a lot,” forcing them to increase their prices. Fortnite isn’t the only Epic game seeing price hikes, either — the premium currency in Fall Guys is getting similar pricing changes starting on April 8th.