Why the Fortnite Battle Pass is still worth it despite controversial exclusivity change Fortnite\/DexertoDespite Epic Games\u2019 decision to end Battle Pass exclusivity, the Fortnite Battle Pass is still a \u201c96% off\u201d sale. Epic Games announced that future Fortnite Battle Pass items might appear in the Item Shop in August 2024. This move breaks a long-standing tradition where Battle Pass cosmetics \u2013 skins, backblings, and emotes \u2013 remained exclusive to their season. Historically, if you missed a Battle Pass item, it was gone forever. Now, with an ever-expanding Item Shop, Epic even launched a dedicated website, making it easier than ever to purchase cosmetics without logging into Fortnite. Despite the uproar, one math-savvy player crunched the numbers and concluded that the Battle Pass still offers tremendous value. They posted their process and results on Reddit. \u201cI did the calculations,\u201d they shared. \u201cEven without exclusivity, you\u2019re getting nearly $250 worth of items for just 950 V-bucks.\u201d The player noted that this estimate doesn\u2019t even account for items typically not sold individually, like loading screens and emoticons. \u201cEven if these skins appear later, you\u2019re essentially getting a 96% discount.\u201d This player\u2019s analysis highlights another key point: the Battle Pass pays for itself over time. \u201cYou get 150% of your V-bucks back,\u201d they explained. \u201cFor $9, you can keep getting every Battle Pass until Fortnite stops making them.\u201d This incredible value has many players undeterred by the change. One fan stated, \u201cI get it for free every season. Even if the Battle Pass was full of garbage, I\u2019d still buy it for the extra V-bucks.\u201d As a latecomer to Fortnite, I can\u2019t help but feel a bit envious of those who snagged skins like Toona Fish or the classic Peely in past seasons. However, the new non-exclusivity system ensures no player feels left out moving forward. You can grab current Chapter 5 Season 4 skins, like Gwenpool, War Machine, and Doom, for 950 V-bucks, or wait to pay 2000-2500 V-bucks for each in 18 months. Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 is in full swing, with new Marvel Easter Eggs and a leveling glitch that helps you maximize your Battle Pass EXP.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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