Epic Games has woken up from the millionaire dream. After announcing the dismissal of 830 employees and the sale of two subsidiaries, the company confirmed a price increase in V-Bucks Fortnite. The virtual currency will be more expensive in Spain, the United States, Japan and several European countries.
The company advertisement that will adjust the price of the V-Bucks (V coins) and the offers of the packs that are purchased with real money. The measure will come into force starting October 27, 2023 with increases that reach 10 euros. The package of 1,000 V-Bucks will go from 7.99 to 8.99 euros, while 13,500 V-Bucks will increase from 79.99 to 89.99 euros.
Epic stated that the adjustments are made taking into account economic factors such as inflation and currency fluctuations. The increase will apply to all eurozone countries, Denmark, Hungary, Japan, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. It will also be reflected in businesses that use US dollars as a payment method.
Price changes in V-Bucks are not uncommon in Fortnite, since Epic usually makes adjustments based on the economy of each region. The most recent example it happened in julywhen the cost of virtual currency was reduced in Mexico due to the stability of the peso against the dollar.
This is how the new prices of V-Bucks look like. Fortnite
The price change in V-Bucks Fortnite It will be applied from next October 27, so if you are a frequent buyer you should take precautions. Upcoming packs such as Judgment Day, Skull Squad, Graveyard Drift missions, Saint Academy, and Transformers Pack will be adjusted once they become available.
It is worth mentioning that the increase will not affect the price of the Fortnite Club subscription.
Region | Currency | Extinction Code Pack | robotic delivery man | Gifted Battle Pass | Lot of 1000 V-Bucks | Lot of 2800 V-Bucks | Lot of 5000 V-Bucks | Lot of 13,500 V-Bucks |
Czech Republic | Czech crown | 41.49 | 165.99 | 78.99 | 82.99 | 214.99 | 349.99 | 879.99 |
Denmark | Danish crown | 25.00 | 100.00 | 48.00 | 50.00 | 128.00 | 205.00 | 510.00 |
Eurozone | Euro | 4.49 | 17.99 | 8.49 | 8.99 | 22.99 | 36.99 | 89.99 |
Hungary | Hungarian forint | 1350 | 5400 | 2550 | 2700 | 6900 | 11100 | 27000 |
Japan | And in | 550 | 2200 | 1050 | 1100 | 2800 | 4500 | 11000 |
Norway | Danish crown | 45.00 | 179.00 | 85.00 | 89.00 | 219.00 | 349.00 | 879.00 |
Poland | Zloty | 18.49 | 73.99 | 34.99 | 36.99 | 94.99 | 149.99 | 365.99 |
Romania | New leu | 23.00 | 90.00 | 43.00 | 45.00 | 115.00 | 185.00 | 450.00 |
Sweden | swedish crown | 41.49 | 165.99 | 78.99 | 82.99 | 214.99 | 349.99 | 849.99 |
Türkiye | New lyre | 60 | 240 | 115 | 120 | 300 | 500 | 1200 |
USA (shops with USD prices) | Dollar | 4.49 | 17.99 | 8.54 | 8.99 | 22.99 | 36.99 | 89.99 |
Epic Games modifies its business strategy to get out of the crisis
The changes in Fortnite They arrive after a season in which generated millions of dollars for Epic Games. During that time, the company diversified its business and acquired companies such as Quixel, Bandcamp, Sketchfab and Artstation. It also snapped up successful studios like Psyonix and Mediatonic, which grew revenues thanks to Rocket League and Fall Guys.
Unfortunately, the honeymoon ended and Epic realized that it is spending more money than it generates. Fortnite It is no longer growing at the same rate as before and the company has burned millions of dollars on its version of the metaverse. Despite making adjustments in other areas to reduce costs, the company determined that the only way to stay afloat is to change the strategy.
In a letter to his employees, Tim Sweeney announced a divestiture process in which they will sell Bandcamp and get rid of Super Awesome. Added to this, 16% of the workforce will stop working. The head of Epic Games stated that approximately two-thirds of layoffs occurred in teams outside of core development.
Although the level of impact in the studies has not been specified, there are reports that Epic fired a considerable part of Mediatonicthe developer of Fall Guys. Sweeney said the staff cuts will not affect the operation of his services.