"It's almost as if they're trying to kill off the game": Fortnite faces fan backlash over V-Bucks price increase, while Epic lead argues "paying the bills" helps devs keep "building stuff you love"
Fortnite developer Epic Games is facing fan backlash over an increase in V-Bucks prices and a reduction in the value of the Battle Pass. Senior director Andrea Balta defended the decision, stating it is necessary to "pay the bills" and allow teams to continue developing content. Players have expressed anger and disappointment, with some suggesting the changes are detrimental to the game's longevity.
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- Company: Epic Games
- Topic: Microtransactions
- Game: Fortnite
- Topic: Player Economy
- Topic: Battle Pass
- Person: Andrea Balta
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