Epic Games has announced that Battle Pass items will now be available in the shop after 18 months. This change will remove the exclusivity of rewards and make access to past content easier.
Epic Games has recently announced a significant change regarding Fortnite's Battle Pass rewards, which has sparked considerable discussion within the community. From now on, future Battle Pass items will no longer be exclusive. This means that the content of Battle Pass cosmetics will be available in the Item Shop after a waiting period of 18 months.
Fortnite: Battle Pass Items No Longer Exclusive
The decision to make Battle Pass items available for purchase again after eighteen months marks a significant shift in how Fortnite manages its cosmetic content. Previously, items unlocked through purchasing a Battle Pass were only available for the duration of the season or the specific pass, meaning they were exclusive.
With the new policy, players who may have been unable or unwilling to buy the Battle Pass will now have the chance to acquire these items in the shop after a set period.
However, Epic emphasizes that Battle Pass benefits will remain as before: hundreds of unlockable rewards. And you will still be able to progress through the Battle Pass by playing any experiences where you earn XP, the items will simply be less exclusive than before.
This could be particularly beneficial for new players or those returning to the game at a later time. The change might also impact how players plan their progress and collections. While some may see the new policy as an opportunity to catch up on missed content, others might feel that the exclusivity previously associated with purchasing a Battle Pass is lost.
Epic Games has announced that this change will take effect starting with the next season. Players should therefore expect that items from future Battle Passes will be available in the Item Shop after 18 months. The exact implementation and possible further adjustments remain to be seen.