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The next Fortnite Battle Pass will be different from the ones in the past. Not only will it not be exclusive, but it will also be one of the shortest passes of all time. With Chapter 2 returning in November, the pass will last for only a month. While it will bring many amazing cosmetics, a lot of players believe that it will be free.
The Fortnite community is already familiar with a shorter pass, as this first happened in the OG Season back in November 2023. Back then, the pass cost 950 V-Bucks, but now, some players believe that it will be free. Will that be the case? Let’s find out!
Will Epic Games release the next Fortnite Battle Pass for free?
Earlier this year, Epic revealed big news regarding the future Battle Passes. Starting with Chapter 5 – Season 4, these passes are no longer exclusive. This means that the cosmetic items featured in them will come to the Item Shop in the future. All things considered, this was probably the best decision that the Fortnite developer could have made.
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Considering that the next Fortnite Battle Pass will be short and non-exclusive, many players believe that it will be free. Recently, several images of fake tweets have also surfaced online, showing the FortniteStatus account supposedly announcing a free pass. Unfortunately, this is not the case, as the account never posted that information. Due to this, we don’t believe that the next Battle Pass will be free.
Despite this, the short Battle Pass is far from useless, despite no longer being exclusive and having fewer rewards. Once you purchase it for 950 V-Bucks, you will earn those V-Bucks back and then even more on top of that. Furthermore, while progressing through the pass, you will unlock many fantastic cosmetic items, including at least five skins.
In conclusion, the upcoming Fortnite Battle Pass will not be free, but buying it will still be a great idea. The new seasonal pass will bring massive improvements and make leveling much faster. It will come out on Saturday, November 2, at 2 AM Eastern Time.
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