Fortnite confirms major shake-up as players to get extra free V-Bucks at the cost of less skins

Fortnite is set for a major shake-up, with players to earn more V-Bucks through the Fortnite Crew subscription, but it will come at the cost of fewer skins. While the additional V-Bucks will likely be welcome news for most fans, the prospect of fewer exclusive skins may be less appealing.

Under the updated Fortnite Crew subscription, players will initially receive at least 1,000 V-Bucks each month, with that amount increasing to 1,600 V-Bucks depending on how long they have remained subscribed. The revised subscription will also introduce several other changes, although some existing benefits will remain the same.

What’s changing with the Fortnite Crew subscription?

As first highlighted by X user, Fortnite gamer and leaker FireMonkey, and subsequently confirmed by Epic Games, this is what's changing when the updated Fortnite Crew subscription launches on December 5:

• Fortnite Crew members will receive at least 1,000 V-Bucks each month, with the monthly allowance increasing the longer they remain subscribed.
• Core | 1–2 months: 1,000 V-Bucks. Bronze | 3–5 months: 1,200 V-Bucks. Silver | 6–11 months: 1,400 V-Bucks. Gold | 12+ months: 1,600 V-Bucks.
• Subscribers will also benefit from additional XP, earning a 20 percent boost when playing Fortnite, while squad members without a Crew subscription will receive a 10 percent XP boost when playing alongside them.
• Epic Games is also doing away with monthly Crew Pack Outfits, with December's release marking the end of the current system.
• There's some good news for existing subscribers, though, as anyone who owns previous Crew Packs will receive all their remaining Legacy Styles for outfits, pickaxes and backblings.

Fortnite Crew, Epic Games

What’s staying the same with the Fortnite Crew subscription?

• The Fortnite Crew subscription price will remain at $11.99 USD per month.
• The Fortnite Battle Pass, Music Pass, LEGO Pass and Rocket Pass Premium will all remain included in the Fortnite Crew subscription.

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Fortnite OG is getting a major change in 2027

As highlighted by X user ShiinaBR, fellow Fortnite gamer and leaker, Fortnite OG is also set for a major shake-up, with its next era planned for late 2027.

Epic Games is preparing to bring the current Chapter 1 experience to a close, with Fortnite OG Season X ending on 5 December 2026. This will also mark the end of the current OG Pass, bringing the existing Chapter 1 experience to a close.

However, Fortnite OG isn't going away for good, with Epic Games confirming that its next era will arrive in late 2027.

It's unclear at the time of writing what plans Epic Games has for the next phase of Fortnite, but it's not outside the realm of possibility that this particular shake-up could pave the way for a return to Chapter 2. We'll keep you updated when we learn more.