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Epic Games has addressed an exploit where players refunded V-Bucks on Xbox to get free in-game currency, fixing a system malfunction that caused some refunds and item removals to be delayed or incorrect. The company is now restoring items for players with fewer than seven refunds since December 2024, while those with more refunds will keep their removals, acknowledging the exploit and system issues.
Fortnite is hosting a Juice WRLD concert event on November 30, featuring a tribute to the late rapper. Players can receive a free Juice WRLD skin, including a pickaxe, back bling, and wallpaper, by logging in on November 25. The event is expected to be large, similar to past concerts by Travis Scott and Ariana Grande, and aims to celebrate Juice WRLD's legacy and connection to Fortnite.
The first LEGO Fortnite LEGO Kits are now available for purchase in Fortnite's in-game shop, with two bundles and individual items on offer. The kits cost V-Bucks, which can be acquired for real money, and include various buildings and decor items. A third bundle is set to release on March 16. Once purchased, the LEGO Kits can be viewed in a new section in the locker tab, but availability is subject to rotation in the item shop. The introduction of purchasable builds has sparked mixed reactions from fans, with LEGO Fortnite being playable within the free-to-play Fortnite game on multiple platforms.
Epic introduces new LEGO Kits in Fortnite, which are locked behind a paywall and can only be purchased with V-Bucks, the in-game currency. The announcement has sparked fan backlash due to concerns about the high prices and monetization of new content, with some expressing worries about a "content drought." Multiple Fortnite streamers and the LEGO Fortnite subreddit have criticized the decision, while the kits themselves feature appealing designs such as beachside houses, a burger bar, and a Lion Knights' castle.
The Takara skin has made a return to Fortnite in Chapter 5 Season 1, and players can acquire it and related cosmetics from the in-game Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks. The Takara bundle offers the best value and allows for use in all Fortnite and LEGO Fortnite modes. This re-release has sparked both praise and criticism from the community, with some celebrating the opportunity to obtain previously unavailable skins and others expressing concern about the devaluation of rare skins.
Epic Games has increased the price of V-Bucks, the in-game currency for Fortnite, by approximately 12.5 percent, citing economic factors such as inflation and currency fluctuations. Players will now have to pay a few dollars more for virtual gear and cosmetics. This price hike comes as the gaming industry as a whole is experiencing rising costs, layoffs, and other financial challenges. In the midst of this, Epic Games is teasing a return to Fortnite's original battle royale map and has recently published the highly acclaimed survival horror game, Alan Wake 2.
Epic Games has announced that the price of Fortnite V-Bucks will increase by around 12% to 15% per bundle in the United States and several other countries on October 27, 2023, citing economic factors such as inflation and currency fluctuations. This follows similar price increases in the UK, Canada, and Mexico. The price adjustments will affect various V-Bucks bundles, while the Fortnite Crew subscription pricing remains unaffected. Epic Games continues to introduce new characters, items, and maps from different media franchises into the game.
Players can now apply for a refund from Epic Games' Fortnite FTC settlement, potentially receiving cash that can be used for in-game purchases like V-Bucks.