What the New Fortnite Crew Changes Mean for Your Wallet and…
Existing Crew subscribers get more V-Bucks and XP for the same price, but the loss of monthly skins may make the subscription less appealing to cosmetics-focused players.
Existing Crew subscribers get more V-Bucks and XP for the same price, but the loss of monthly skins may make the subscription less appealing to cosmetics-focused players.
Key points - Starting December 5, Fortnite Crew's base V-Bucks increase from 800 to 1,000 per month. - Subscribers get bonus V-Bucks based on loyalty: 1,200 at 3 months, 1,400 at 6 months, 1,600 at 12 months. - Crew subscribers will earn 20% more XP, and teammates get a 10% XP bonus. - Monthly Crew skins are being discontinued after December, but Legacy Styles unlock for all owners. - The subscription price remains unchanged despite the V-Bucks increase.
Timeline - December 5: New V-Bucks tiers and XP bonuses go live; subscribers assigned bronze, silver, or gold tier. - December 5–31: Lapsed subscribers who resubscribe get a tier based on their most recent continuous subscription period. - After December: Monthly Crew skins are discontinued; Legacy Styles unlock for all owners.
FAQ
Q: How much will Fortnite Crew cost after the changes? A: The price remains the same. Only the V-Bucks amount and perks are changing.
Q: Will I still get a skin every month with Crew? A: No, monthly skins are being discontinued after December. However, Legacy Styles for existing Crew cosmetics will be unlocked for all owners.
Q: How do I get the bonus V-Bucks? A: You need to be a continuous subscriber. At 3 months you get 1,200 V-Bucks, at 6 months 1,400, and at 12 months 1,600 per month.
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