Epic Games announced a major Fortnite Crew update on 4 November 2026. The changes are scheduled for 5 December 2026 and affect the amount of V-Bucks subscribers earn, the way a long-running subscription is rewarded and XP bonuses for playing with friends.
This guide is about the newly announced December rules, not benefits already active in November. Epic says the subscription price remains $11.99 USD in its announcement; prices in other regions and platform stores can differ.
Section 01
How many V-Bucks does Fortnite Crew give after the update?
The new loyalty tiers depend on consecutive time subscribed. Core covers months one and two and pays 1,000 V-Bucks each month. Bronze covers months three through five and pays 1,200. Silver covers months six through eleven and pays 1,400. Gold begins at twelve months and pays 1,600 monthly.
The maximum is not an instant signup bonus. A new member starts at Core and moves up through continuous membership. Already active subscribers have their tier evaluated using their consecutive subscription months in the previous twelve months according to Epic's rules.
- Core — 1–2 consecutive months: 1,000 V-Bucks
- Bronze — 3–5 consecutive months: 1,200 V-Bucks
- Silver — 6–11 consecutive months: 1,400 V-Bucks
- Gold — 12+ consecutive months: 1,600 V-Bucks
Section 02
How the new Crew XP boosts work
Subscribers receive 20% additional Fortnite XP after the December change. When a Crew member teams up with non-subscribers, those teammates receive a 10% XP boost. The bonus is intended to make playing with friends more rewarding but does not turn every other XP bonus into a multiplier.
Epic clarified that Crew boosts do not stack with other Crew boosts. A party containing multiple Crew members does not repeatedly add the 10% companion bonus. Consult Epic's official announcement for the exact list of supported modes and live adjustments.
Section 03
What is staying in the subscription?
Epic says the Fortnite Battle Pass, Music Pass, LEGO Pass and Rocket Pass Premium remain included in Fortnite Crew. The US subscription price in the announcement remains $11.99 monthly. The December changes are therefore principally about V-Bucks loyalty rewards, XP benefits and the transition of Crew Pack Outfits.
The final monthly Crew Pack Outfit will arrive in December. Epic states that Legacy Styles for outfits already owned will be granted, whether or not their owners remain subscribed at that moment. Check each account's specific entitlements in the Crew tab.
Section 04
What happens to Fortnite OG and the OG Pass?
Epic announced that the OG Pass will end on 5 December 2026, together with the conclusion of Chapter 1: OG Season X. The company described a new era of Fortnite OG for late 2027. This does not mean that every Fortnite playlist or the standard Battle Pass is ending.
Players should not confuse Crew Pack Outfits, the OG Pass and the regular Battle Pass. These are different benefits with different timelines. The current in-game Crew tab shows the passes included in your subscription.
Section 05
What if I already subscribe or resubscribe?
An active subscriber does not need to cancel and rejoin to get the December changes. Epic says current loyalty tiers will be determined using consecutive subscribed months within the preceding twelve months, and members can check their starting tier in the updated in-game Crew tab.
Former subscribers who rejoin between 6 and 31 December 2026 may receive a starting tier based on their most recent continuous subscription period in the preceding twelve months, under Epic's stated conditions. After that window, prior subscription periods are not considered under those transitional rules. Do not purchase a subscription solely because a third-party calculator promises a tier.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fortnite Crew rising in price?
Epic says the USD price remains $11.99 per month in the December announcement. Regional prices depend on your store.
Do I get 1,600 V-Bucks as soon as I subscribe?
No. The highest loyalty tier requires 12 or more consecutive months.
Do Crew XP boosts stack for multiple members?
No. Epic says multiple Crew boosts in the same party do not stack.
Does the regular Battle Pass remain included?
Yes. Epic says the Battle Pass, Music Pass, LEGO Pass and Rocket Pass Premium remain included.