In a surprising turn of events, players might purchase future Fortnite Battle Pass items in the item shop 18 months after a Battle Pass expires. A Battle Pass item may include a different number of its alt styles each time it comes to the shop. This change allows investment in new Battle Pass rewards and lets future players enjoy the content, including popular licensed outfits.
Fortnite Battle Pass Benefits
Battle Pass benefits stay the same: pages of unlockable rewards usable across one or more Fortnite experiences. Progress the Battle Pass by playing any experience that grants XP.
Battle Pass Exclusivity Change FAQ
Are all types of items eligible to be in the item shop later?
Yes, at least 18 months after a Battle Pass expires, any type of item from the Battle Pass may be added in the shop for purchase. This includes outfits, back bling, pickaxes, emotes, instruments, decals, loading screens, banner icons, and more.
Are all items guaranteed to come to the shop after 18 months?
No, shop selection is dependent on a variety of factors, and there is no guarantee that a Battle Pass item will come to the shop after this change goes into effect. If a future Battle Pass item will never be available outside the Battle Pass, Epic will announce it.
When a Battle Pass item comes to the shop, will all styles be included?
The number of alt styles included with a Battle Pass item may vary each time it comes to a shop. If the shop includes a Battle Pass item with alt styles, players can purchase those styles and the outfit if they don’t have it. Alt styles do not include Lego styles.
What about the Bonus Rewards Tab and Quest Reward Tabs?
Items in the bonus rewards and quest rewards tabs may be available for purchase in the shop at least 18 months after. When initially seen, this headline indicated they were doing this for skins and super styles. Items earnable from Battle Pass quests that unlock sometime after the Battle Pass launches may be available for purchase after 18 months.
This change lets future players enjoy Battle Pass content, including licensed character outfits. IP content from future Battle Passes might appear in the shop. The price of the Battle Pass remains 950 V-Bucks, with the opportunity to earn 1,500 V-Bucks back by leveling. The price of the giftable Battle Pass remains $8.49.
V-Bucks and Discounts
Gain 550 V-Bucks by buying a Battle Pass and leveling it up. Surprisingly, this price is significantly cheaper than what these skins will cost when in the item shop. Hence, buying everything individually costs significantly more than 950 V-Bucks.
This change has been discussed for years, especially regarding collabs. IP items like Marvel, anime, and Star Wars characters remain locked behind the Battle Pass, and this affects only future Battle Passes, not past ones. Next season’s rumored Marvel-themed Battle Pass adds context to this change.
Many people wonder why they should bother getting and leveling up the Battle Pass if items will come to the shop later. The 18-month waiting period is significant in Fortnite terms. Keep in mind that it’s after at least 18 plus months. The delay and potential availability issues mean there will still be a long wait before these skins are in the shop.
