In Fortnite, Battle Passes have been one of the most well-known features for many years. With a small amount of money, you can secure cosmetic items that cannot be obtained after the seasons end. Epic Games has insisted on this FOMO system for almost 7 years, but soon this may change.
What does Epic Games want to change? Battle Passes in Fortnite are tied to FOMO – the fear of missing out. For this reason, they are only temporarily active and then disappear forever into the vault. New players therefore do not have the opportunity to acquire skins from old Battle Passes.
However, this should soon come to an end. In a new blog post from Epic Games (via fortnite.com), the team talks about the plan to change the system behind future Battle Passes. They will no longer be limited, but will appear in the item shop after at least 18 months from the end of the season. How the system works and what you should know can be found here.
No more FOMO for new Battle Passes
How will the system work? According to Epic Games, the team wants to enable players to acquire missed items and skins. Future Battle Passes after Chapter 5 Season 3 can then be offered in parts in the item shop. The items include outfits, back accessories, pickaxes, emotes, instruments, stickers, paints, loading screens, banner icons, and more.
However, the items from these Battle Passes can only reach the shop after waiting up to 18 months from the end of a Battle Pass – that is, a total of one and a half years.
Styles for items will also be offered in the shop, including quest-specific items and bonus styles.
When does the new system start? The post mentions future Battle Passes, implying that it refers to Chapter 5 Season 4.
OG players remain OG
What about Battle Passes from Chapter 1 and beyond? Unfortunately, fans who have been around for a long time but missed one or two OG seasons will miss out. Iconic skins like The Visitor, The Ice King, or Omega will remain unaffected by the change and locked behind FOMO.
What does OG mean?
OG stands for Original Gangster and describes someone in the Fortnite scene who has been there from the beginning. This player is a collector, usually possesses iconic skins like Omega or The Ice King, and shows them off in their matches.
It is surprising that Epic Games is loosening its system regarding FOMO after nearly seven years. Who knows, however, if older skins might eventually make their way into the shop for profit.
However, please note that Epic Games itself makes it clear that they cannot guarantee that every skin or item will appear in the shop. There is only a possibility. You can find out more about Fortnite here: Fortnite brings back a skin they never wanted to sell again – Those who jumped at it immediately are damned lucky
