Fortnite players will get fewer V-Bucks for the same price starting March 19

Fortnite players will soon have to spend a little more money to get their favorite skins and cosmetics. Epic Games has announced changes to the pricing of V-Bucks, the in-game currency used in Fortnite, which will take effect on March 19, 2026, alongside the launch of the game’s next season. While the actual price of V-Bucks bundles will not increase, players will receive fewer V-Bucks for the same amount of money, effectively making in-game purchases more expensive. Instead of raising the dollar price of bundles, Epic is reducing the amount of V-Bucks included in each purchase. For example, a bundle that currently gives players 1,000 V-Bucks for $8.99 will soon provide only 800 V-Bucks for that same price. This means players will need to spend more money if they want to buy the same items they previously could with fewer purchases.

Since V-Bucks are used to buy skins, emotes, and other cosmetics from the Fortnite Item Shop, the change will likely make many cosmetic items feel more expensive. For players who frequently purchase new skins or collaborations, the adjustment could noticeably increase how much they spend over time. Epic Games is also making several changes to the pricing of in-game passes. The standard Battle Pass will drop from 1,000 V-Bucks to 800 V-Bucks, and the OG Pass will also decrease from 1,000 to 800 V-Bucks. Meanwhile, the LEGO and Music Passes will be reduced from 1,400 V-Bucks to 1,200 V-Bucks. However, the Battle Pass will no longer include bonus V-Bucks as additional rewards, which previously allowed players to earn back some of the currency they spent.

According to Epic Games, the adjustment is being made because the cost of operating and maintaining Fortnite continues to rise. As one of the world’s biggest live-service games, Fortnite requires constant updates, new content, collaborations with major brands, and significant server infrastructure to support millions of players. For players, the biggest takeaway is simple: their money will buy fewer V-Bucks than before. This effectively raises the cost of many in-game items unless players already have currency saved up. With the change arriving at the same time as a new Fortnite season, many players will likely notice the difference as they browse new skins and cosmetics in the Item Shop. Although some fans have criticized the move given Fortnite’s massive success, others see it as a predictable change for a game that continues to grow and evolve with new modes, crossovers, and regular content updates.

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