Epic Games will finally make a long-desired change to how Fortnite Seasonal Battle Pass rewards work. Exclusive skins tied to specific Battle Passes and only available for a limited time will soon be a thing of the past. But the long-overdue change comes with a catch that still encourages players to snag these items as soon as they’re available.
From next season Fourteen days ends Battle Pass exclusivity for the game’s best skins, pickaxes, emotes, and more. Over the past seven years, the majority of the fantastic, cross-promotional games Fourteen days The cosmetics that were advertised every few months were exclusive to those who had purchased the corresponding season’s Battle Pass. Players who missed their chance to buy the proper Season Pass for characters like Darth Vader were left with no choice but to accept the jealousy they felt towards their fellow players.
With this new regulation, the fear of missing a Fortnite best features, especially for casual fans who may have started playing the game later than most.
No more FOMO when it comes to Fortnite the coolest unlockable content.
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“This change allows us to continue investing in new and exciting Battle Pass rewards while also giving players the opportunity to enjoy the content in the future, including outfits based on popular licensed characters,” Epic Games said in a statement.
However, there is a compromise for those who would rather purchase a seasonal skin outright. Players will have to wait at least a year and a half after a Battle Pass expires for the associated cosmetics to be available in the Fortnite store.
Epic states that there is no guarantee that all items will come to the Fortnite store after the 18 months are up. But players are not left in the dark. “If an item in a future Battle Pass will never be available outside of the pass, we will let you know,” Epic explains.
Until now, Fortnite’s coolest characters were only available for a limited time. That’s set to change later this year.
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Unfortunately, the new rule also doesn’t apply retroactively to previous crossovers, so if you didn’t get the Solid Snake skin in January, you can’t expect to get your hands on it next summer.
For a game that relies so heavily on the metaverse of characters it’s developed for itself, it’s better to abandon this old and unpopular rule. While older skins will likely be unavailable due to expired licensing agreements, future cool additions will make Fortnite less demanding for those who may not have the time or, more importantly, the V-Bucks to add their favorite fictional character to their digital collection.
For Epic, this change is also a great way to secure a second round of revenue from their most popular collaborations. A casual fan might not be willing to invest hours into a game they only play a few times a year, but they might have a few dollars to spare if it means they can play as Dr. Doom or Furiosa.
