Epic Games has announced a significant change to Fortnite’s Battle Pass system. Starting next season, items from expired Battle Passes will be available in the Item Shop. This move is intended to reduce pressure on players who are unable to complete or purchase a Battle Pass before the end of the season.

Fortnite Battle Pass rewards return to the Item Shop

Fortnite’s Battle Passes feature exclusive in-game rewards that are only available during a single season. The unavailability of these rewards is a source of frustration for many players. To solve this problem, Epic Games has announced that items from future Battle Passes may appear in the Item Shop for at least 18 months after the pass expires.

This change will allow players to purchase outfits featuring licensed crossovers even if they missed a season’s Battle Pass. Epic Games stressed that any type of item in a Battle Pass, including outfits, back bling, pickaxes, and more, could show up in the shop. However, there’s no guarantee that these items will appear after the 18-month window, so players should continue to try to acquire the items they want while the pass is available.

The adjustment will begin with the upcoming season, which ends on August 16.