Fortnite Community Suspects Epic Games of Hiking Cosmetic Prices

Recently, there’s been plenty of chatter in the Fortnite community about how Epic Games is handling the pricing of its cosmetics. Many players feel that the company is setting higher prices by selling back blings separately from skins, which is pushing the price of cosmetic bundles to new heights. The Cowboy Bebop and Best in Show bundles, in particular, have sparked controversy for what gamers see as their inflated prices.

As Fortnite launched Chapter 6 Season 2, fans were introduced to the concept of heists, which allow them to snag powerful loot and a hefty haul of gold. This excitement was somewhat dampened, however, by discussions around the game’s OG Pass. This pass, featuring remixes of popular skins from previous seasons, seemed quite steeply priced at 1,000 V-Bucks. While its new mode has been a hit, players note that the main battle pass offers twice the cosmetics and the opportunity to earn back 1,500 V-Bucks. Some suspect this pricing model is a strategic move by Epic to encourage players to subscribe to the Crew package, which includes all passes.

A recent Reddit thread highlighted these concerns when a user, Shredder2025, flagged the Ark’ana skin as a prime example of what they see as inflated pricing. Offered at 1,200 V-Bucks but lacking a back bling, the skin seemed overpriced for what it was. The removal of skin rarity by Epic was initially said not to affect pricing, yet players are skeptical as they notice some packs being priced more affordably.

Among those voicing concerns, Gornik666 pointed out that individual pieces like the Cowboy Bebop skins, priced at 1,500 V-Bucks, and their back blings, costing an additional 300 V-Bucks, seem designed to funnel players toward purchasing the 3,400 V-Bucks bundle. Featuring skins, a pair of back blings, two harvesters, emotes, and a weapon wrap, the bundle’s pricing strategy appears to some as a clear attempt to upsell larger packages by making individual items less appealing financially.

A similar sentiment has been echoing around the Best in Show bundle, which showcased four dog-themed skins with matching accessories. Criticism arose from the fact that these items sported identical designs, differing only in color. With the entire set costing 3,500 V-Bucks and individual items summing up to 8,100 V-Bucks, many players couldn’t wrap their heads around such pricing.

Controversy doesn’t stop there, as Epic Games has also faced backlash for the pricing of its Kicks cosmetics. While exclusive designs might typically hit the 600 V-Buck mark, collaborations with brands like Nike and Adidas have pushed prices upward to around 1,000 V-Bucks. Considering some of these cosmetics possibly becoming the priciest in a player’s collection, it’s no wonder there’s discontent in the ranks. Despite these bumps in the road with pricing, many are still immersing themselves in the thrill of Chapter 6 Season 2.