Fortnite Announces Major Changes to Battle Pass Item Exclusivity
Exclusive Items Now Available in Store After a Year
Significant Shift in Game's Monetization Strategy
In a surprising move, Epic Games has revealed significant changes to the Fortnite Battle Pass system. Starting with Battle Passes released after August 7th, 2024, exclusive items will no longer be permanently locked behind the season's battle pass.
According to the announcement, these exclusive items will instead be available for purchase in the in-game store approximately one year after the end of the Battle Pass season. This change marks a major shift in Epic Games' monetization strategy for Fortnite, as exclusive items have previously been a key selling point for the Battle Pass.
While the change may disappoint some players who value the exclusivity of Battle Pass items, it could also lead to more players purchasing Battle Passes, as they will have the opportunity to earn V-Bucks and unlock exclusive items that they might have missed out on in previous seasons.
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