Fortnite enthusiasts are buzzing about a noticeable trend they claim sees Epic Games increasing prices for in-game cosmetics, prompting a surge in pricey bundles. It appears that by selling items like back blings separate from skins and elevating their prices, players are feeling the pinch.
Some fans have expressed dissatisfaction over the separation of back blings from skins, with prices for both seeing a hike. This has stirred discussions among the community, particularly regarding bundles like Cowboy Bebop and Best in Show, which are viewed as overpriced by many.
With the launch of Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 2, players were introduced to a new heist feature aimed at grabbing some high-powered loot and gold. Amidst these updates, Epic Games introduced the OG Pass, a remix of previous skins. Its popularity is undisputed, but fans balked at its cost, equating it with the primary battle pass, yet offering significantly lesser perks. Priced at 1,000 V-Bucks, the same as the main battle pass, yet without the added incentive of earning back V-Bucks, many suspect this is an effort to bolster the Crew subscription appeal.
On Reddit, a Fortnite player by the name of Shredder2025 expressed concerns over what they see as an accelerating cost for cosmetics. They pointed to the game’s recent Ark’ana skin, a reimagined Ark, priced at 1,200 V-Bucks without including a back bling. The removal of skin rarities by Epic Games, purported to not affect pricing, has left some feeling skeptical. However, others have noticed some bundles arriving below expected costs, suggesting Epic might be testing market waters.
The Cowboy Bebop skins in Fortnite, priced individually at 1,500 V-Bucks sans back blings (which tag on another 300 V-Bucks), spotlight this issue further. However, the complete bundle charges 3,400 V-Bucks, packing in skins, back blings, harvesters, emotes, and a weapon wrap, leading many to speculate Epic is using individual piece pricing to drive bundle sales.
Similar sentiments echo with the Best in Show bundle, which delivers dog-themed skins and uniform accessories, sparking further criticism about design sameness and pricing, with the bundle at 3,500 V-Bucks but individual parts summing to 8,100 V-Bucks. Fans aren’t pleased about the staggering total for parts, pointing out Epic’s questionable pricing tactics.
Another sticking point is the Kicks cosmetic launch. Debut pricing stirred a row; while original items hover around 600 V-Bucks, those from Nike and Adidas collaborations spike to 1,000 V-Bucks. With some outfits costing 800 V-Bucks, Kicks potentially sits as the priciest, which irks many players. Despite these bumps in the road, Chapter 6, Season 2 still captivates battle royale fans.
