Fortnite Crew is a monthly subscription that costs $11.99 and gives you the battle pass, 1,000 V-Bucks, and an exclusive skin each month

Fortnite Crew charges your payment method on the same date each month. You get three things: the current season's battle pass (which normally costs 950 V-Bucks to buy separately), 1,000 V-Bucks to spend on cosmetics or the next battle pass, and one exclusive outfit that only Crew members can own. The subscription renews automatically until you cancel it.

The main reason people subscribe is to avoid buying the battle pass separately each season. If you play regularly and want cosmetics, the math works: you spend $11.99 and get back 1,000 V-Bucks plus the battle pass, so the exclusive skin is essentially free. If you do not play much or do not care about cosmetics, the subscription is not necessary — you can play Fortnite without paying anything.

Key Takeaways

  • Fortnite Crew costs $11.99 per month and renews automatically on the same date each month until you cancel.
  • Each month you receive the battle pass, 1,000 V-Bucks, and one exclusive outfit that cannot be bought any other way.
  • You can cancel anytime through your Epic Games account settings or your payment method's subscription management page.
  • The subscription is optional — Fortnite is free to play and you can earn cosmetics without paying, though it takes longer.

What the 1,000 V-Bucks covers

V-Bucks are Fortnite's in-game currency. The 1,000 V-Bucks you get each month can be spent on cosmetics like skins, emotes, pickaxes, or wraps. You can also save them toward the next battle pass if you want — the battle pass costs 950 V-Bucks, so you would have 50 left over.

The value depends on what you would normally buy. If you were already planning to spend money on cosmetics, the V-Bucks offset part of the cost. If you never spend money on cosmetics, the V-Bucks are less useful to you, though you can still use them or let them sit in your account.

How to cancel Fortnite Crew

You can cancel through your Epic Games account or through your payment method. The fastest way is to go to your Epic Games account settings, find Subscriptions, and select Cancel. The cancellation takes effect immediately, though you keep access to the current month's benefits until the next billing date.

If you cancel before your next billing date, you will not be charged again. If you cancel after you have already been charged for the next month, you still have access to that month's benefits. You can restart the subscription anytime by going back to the Crew page in the Fortnite shop.

Exclusive outfits and when they change

Each month, Fortnite releases a new exclusive outfit for Crew members. These skins cannot be bought with V-Bucks or found in the item shop — they are only available to people who are subscribed during that month. If you cancel and rejoin later, you will not get the outfits from the months you were not subscribed.

Epic Games announces the next month's outfit before the current month ends, so you can decide whether you want to stay subscribed. Some outfits are more popular than others, and people sometimes keep their subscription specifically to get a particular skin.

Payment methods and billing

Fortnite Crew accepts credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and payment methods tied to your console account if you are playing on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch. The subscription charges on the same date each month — if you sign up on the 15th, you will be charged on the 15th of every month.

If your payment method fails, Epic Games will try again a few times before suspending your subscription. You will receive an email if there is a problem. You can update your payment method in your Epic Games account settings at any time.

Fortnite Crew on different platforms

You can subscribe to Fortnite Crew on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or through the Epic Games website. Your subscription works across all platforms — if you subscribe on your phone, you can use the benefits on your console or PC. You only need one subscription, not one per platform.

If you play on multiple platforms, make sure you are signed into the same Epic Games account on each one. Your V-Bucks, battle pass progress, and cosmetics sync across all platforms you use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my V-Bucks if I cancel?

No. Any V-Bucks you have earned or purchased stay in your account after you cancel. You can spend them anytime, even if you are not subscribed to Crew.

Can I gift Fortnite Crew to someone else?

Fortnite does not offer a gift option for Crew subscriptions. The person would need to purchase it themselves through their own Epic Games account and payment method.

What happens to my battle pass if I cancel mid-season?

You keep the battle pass and any progress you made on it. You can continue earning rewards from it even after you cancel, though you will not get the next season's battle pass automatically unless you subscribe again.

Is there a free trial for Fortnite Crew?

Epic Games does not offer a free trial. You are charged $11.99 when you first subscribe. You can cancel immediately after subscribing and keep the benefits for that month, then decide whether to rejoin next month.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

There is no pause option. You can only cancel or stay subscribed. If you want to take a break, cancel and rejoin whenever you are ready — your V-Bucks and cosmetics will still be there.