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Epic Games has revealed a change to the way it delivers Fortnite rewards in its Battle Pass structure as it opens up the option to sell items in the Shop that were previously only available if you worked through an old Battle Pass. With a big focus on skins based on real-life IPs like Star Wars and Marvel movies, the change allows the firm to sell those Outfits to people who missed out the first time. Epic Games has placed an 18-month buffer on the initiative, so there'll still be some period of time where they remain a Battle Pass-exclusive item.

The change covers all items available in future Battle Passes; it's not happening retroactively. "At least 18 months after a Battle Pass expires, any type of item from the Battle Pass may be added in the Shop for purchase," said Epic Games. "These include Outfits, Back Blings, Pickaxes, Emotes, Instruments, Decals, Wraps, Loading Screens, Banner Icons, and more." The price of a Battle Pass remains at 950 V-Bucks, and you can still earn up to 1,500 V-Bucks, effectively paying for the next one if you so wish.

Epic Games isn't placing any guarantees on what Battle Pass rewards it'll offer in the Shop later down the road, but if an item will only ever feature in said rewards path, then the company will confirm that. "Shop selection is dependent on a variety of factors, and there is no guarantee that a Battle Pass item will come to the Shop after this change goes into effect." This change also covers the rewards offered in the Bonus Rewards and Quest Rewards tabs.

Of course, Fortnite is well known for its Outfits based on characters from movies and other video games, and it's being able to bring those skins back that fuelling the change. "One reason for this change is that we want players down the road to enjoy Battle Pass content such as Outfits based on popular licensed characters. While there is no guarantee that a Battle Pass item will come to the Shop after this change, IP content from future Battle Passes might come to the Shop at least 18 months after the Battle Pass expires."

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[source fortnite.com]