To make things right with players who recently purchased V-Bucks or made real money transactions in Fortnite, Epic said that it will give anyone who bought digital currency in the last 30 days a 20% credit. They’re also quick to note that developers have generated billions of dollars from their stores, even with the 30% charge. Epic called the 30% fee “exorbitant” - a refrain Apple and Google have heard from other developers since their stores launched.Īpple and Google, however, argue the fees are reasonable and help them manage their storefronts. When players buy from those stores, Epic collects $7 on a $10 purchase.
The studio blamed the difference on the 30% charge Apple and Google take from all digital transactions made through their marketplaces.
Those who buy V-Bucks directly from Epic will get them for $8.
When players buy V-Bucks, Epic will list both the mobile marketplace price and its direct payment price.īuying on Apple’s App Store or Google Play will continue to cost $10 for 1,000 V-Bucks. On mobile, players will have the option of buying V-Bucks through Apple’s App Store or Google Play, in addition to Epic’s new “direct payment” option. “We’re excited to pass along these savings to you and will continue to look for additional ways to bring value to all Fortnite players.” “This isn’t a sale, these are new discount prices available anytime,” Epic said in a statement on Thursday announcing what it’s calling the Mega Drop.
The 20% discount is also available on real money transactions. The discount applies to all V-Bucks purchases directly from Epic across every platform Fortnite is available on, including the Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch. Those who buy 1,000 V-Bucks, for instance, can now acquire them for $8, down from the previous $10 purchase price. Fitbit Versa 3Įpic Games has reduced prices on Fortnite V-Bucks - and has taken shots at both Apple and Google in the process.Įpic has permanently slashed its V-Bucks price by 20%, the company announced on Thursday.
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