Epic Games announces a mixed bag of news and developments for its followers: while upcoming Battle Passes will feature exclusive skins and gear, these same items will also become available for purchase through the in-game store at an undetermined point in the future. While this approach might offer a prolonged solution to mitigating the anxiety of missing out on limited-time rewards in battle modes, it may also diminish the allure of earning these exclusive items.
In an official blog post, Epic announced that future Battle Pass gadgets may become available for purchase in the Fortnite Store after at least 18 months from their initial expiration. This extended exclusivity period, while not guaranteeing à la carte purchases for all exclusive items, will likely be a welcome development for fans who miss out on coveted “unique” items in the years to come?
Epic announces that Fortnite’s Battle Pass exclusivity will shift, allowing developers to focus on new and exciting rewards while enabling future players to benefit from the content, including outfits inspired by popular licensed characters. This change also presents an opportunity for Epic to generate additional revenue from skins outside of the battle pass, which currently costs 950 V-Bucks or $8.49.
Epic’s decision regarding exclusive battle pass rewards doesn’t appear to have any impact on previous battle passes or their distinct, coveted skins – a fact that might leave those who missed out on acquiring iconic items like Darth Vader or Raven’s skin feeling regretful. An Epic spokesperson declined further comment, citing existing transparency through their official blog, which already outlined their battle plan strategies.
While a glimmer of possibility exists for revitalizing older seasonal exclusives. Epic has unexpectedly reinstated its 2019 Season X skin, “The Paradigm,” on Tuesday, making it available once more through the in-game store.
