Fortnite Breakthrough: Epic Games Announces New Skins Purchase Policy

Fortnite players may soon have more opportunities to acquire exclusive Battle pass Skins , as Epic Games has announced a change in their policy . Previously , these cosmetic items were only available to those who purchased Battle Passes , but now , Epic says that some Skins may be available for individual purchase in the Fortnite Store after 18 months.

This change will impact future timed Battle Passes , making these exclusive Skins more accessible to players who may have missed out on a desired Skin in the past . However , it 's important to note that this change will not apply retroactively , so popular Skins like Hades or Deadpool will not be returning . Additionally , certain items that were previously only available as Battle Pass Quests may also become available for purchase after 18 months.

According to Epic Games , a variety of items including Outfits , Back Blings , Pickaxes , Emotes , Instruments , Decals , Wraps , Loading Screens , and Banner Icons may potentially end up in the store after the 18 - month timeframe . Despite this change , the pricing of Battle Passes will remain the same at 950 V - Bucks or .49.

Fortnite remains incredibly popular , boasting around 650 million users by the end of 2023 , with at least a million and a half active players daily . While the game is free to play , purchasing Battle Passes unlocks special challenges and bonus items . Despite the increased availability of Skins in the store , Epic Games has made it clear that not all Skins will be offered for sale , and some alt styles may be different from what players received in the Battle Pass.

Fans have generally responded positively to this change , expressing hope that old exclusive Skins will also become available in the future . Some players have suggested that all Battle Pass content , including past releases , should be made accessible to players . However , Epic Games has not indicated any plans to make old exclusive cosmetics available at this time.

Overall , the adjustment to Battle Pass exclusivity in Fortnite is seen as a step in the right direction by many players . It remains to be seen whether Epic Games will further address the issue of exclusive cosmetics in the game , but for now , players can look forward to more opportunities to acquire their favorite Skins.