Can I use V-Bucks to buy games?

No. V-Bucks can only be used within Fortnite for cosmetic content and the Battle Pass.

Are item shop purchases permanent?

Yes. Once you buy a skin or emote, it is yours forever in your Epic Games account.

What if the shop doesn't have what I want?

Item shop items rotate daily. If you don't see what you're looking for today, it may come back in the coming days or weeks.

Can I gift item shop items to friends?

Yes. Fortnite has a gifting feature that lets you send item shop items to friends using V-Bucks.

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What can I buy with V-Bucks?

V-Bucks are Fortnite's currency and are used exclusively to purchase cosmetic content within the game. They do not provide competitive advantages.

Item Shop

Fortnite's daily and weekly shop offers skins, pickaxes, gliders, emotes, back blings, and loading screens. Prices range from 500 V-Bucks for simple items up to 2,800 V-Bucks for premium bundles.

Battle Pass

Each season's Battle Pass costs 950 V-Bucks and unlocks dozens of cosmetic rewards as you level up.

Battle Pass levels

If you already have the Battle Pass but want to level up faster, you can buy additional levels at 150 V-Bucks each.

Fortnite Crew

You can use V-Bucks to pay for the Fortnite Crew monthly subscription, which includes the Battle Pass plus exclusive content.

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