Fortnite Battle Pass Changes Mean You’ll Never Miss Out On Exclusive Items

Epic Games announced a change to the Battle Pass that will allow players to get skins they've missed from the shop. Buying a Battle Pass allows players to complete challenges and unlock cosmetics and skins. These skins have been exclusive to Battle Pass holders – until now.

An announcement on the website reveals plans to make some items from Battle Passes available for purchase in the shop. The change only affects future Battle Pass items, and items won't appear in the shop until 18 months after that pass expires. The team says the change is meant to allow future players to enjoy exclusive items they might have missed, ""

Fortnite Crew subscribers can claim The Operator from the August 2024 Fortnite Crew Pack, along with the usual perks including Battle Pass access.

The team is quick to assure fans that Battle Pass prices will remain the same despite this change, at 950 V-Bucks, or $9.50 USD. The update also stresses that while all future Battle Pass items might appear in the shop, there's no guarantee of which ones will wind up actually being sold there. From the wording of the update, though, it seems likely that licensed characters and IP content, in particular, will start appearing in the shop in 18 months.

The Chapter 5, Season 4 Battle pass will launch on August 16, and it's been rumored that the new season will bring Marvel characters back. The last big Marvel update was Chapter 2, Season 4, with a popular pack that brought eight different Marvel superheroes to , including Thor, Groot, She-Hulk, and more fan favorites. According to rumors, the August Battle Pass might have a new collection of unlockable Marvel skins, potentially including Doctor Doom, Wolverine, and Deadpool.

The timing of the Battle Pass update seems to confirm the rumored Marvel pack. The team specifically singles out IPs and character skins as more likely to make it into the shop. This indicates that players who miss their chance to get the August 2024 Battle Pass might still be able