Fortnite V-Bucks are set to become more expensive in October 2024. The newly announced change will affect Fortnite players in half a dozen countries across three continents.
The price of the virtual currency used in Epic's hit battle royale shooter has been relatively stable since the game's early days. And while some fluctuations did happen over the years, they were usually limited to specific platforms, countries, or both. In one of the most recent examples of this trend, Fortnite's V-Bucks increased in price on PC and consoles in October 2023.
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Another price hike has now been announced for six countries spanning three continents. In a September 10 blog post, Epic revealed that Fortnite's V-Bucks will soon become more expensive in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Nigeria, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The company cited changes in macroeconomic trends, including inflation and general currency fluctuations, as the reason for its newly announced decision. This regional price hike for Fortnite's V-Bucks is scheduled to go into effect on October 14. The changes amount to a roughly 20% increase, depending on the country....
