Fortnite enthusiasts have been vocal about their discontent with the current pricing of the OG Pass, which is set at 1,000 V-Bucks. Over the past few years, Fortnite has broadened its array of offerings, allowing players to choose from various passes, including the LEGO Pass, Festival Pass, and OG Pass. However, those who subscribe to Fortnite Crew have the benefit of accessing all these passes simultaneously, along with other perks.
The appeal of Fortnite OG lies in its nostalgic vibe, as it whisks players back to the early days of 2017. Veteran players get to relive their early Fortnite experiences, while newcomers can explore what made the game a phenomenon at its launch. The response to this new game mode was immediate and overwhelming, with 1.1 million concurrent players just hours after its release. The mode even secured its own spot in Fortnite’s Item Shop, offering players a shot at snagging the legendary Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper skins.
Recently, a Reddit user known as Classic-Spiral sparked a conversation by saying that the OG Pass is too steeply priced. Many in the community seemed to agree, highlighting that the game’s main battle pass costs the same but comes packed with at least double the number of cosmetics. Another point raised was that the main battle pass allows players to collect 1,500 V-Bucks through gameplay, whereas the OG Pass lacks any such premium currency incentive. Classic-Spiral suggested that the OG Pass should be priced at half of what it is now because it offers fewer cosmetics compared to the standard battle pass.
A few players speculated whether Epic Games had intentionally set the OG Pass price high to encourage more subscriptions to Fortnite Crew. This subscription service includes all game passes, 1,000 V-Bucks, and an exclusive skin each month for $11.99. Many fans see this as a valuable deal, yet some are uncomfortable with the idea of being nudged into monthly payments. Nevertheless, buying each pass individually remains an option, albeit at a premium.
Despite the initial surge in popularity, Fortnite OG has seen a decrease in players. Epic Games has since announced they will discontinue the servers hosting Fortnite’s OG Ranked Zero Build mode due to what they call “matchmaking health,” indicating insufficient player engagement. While the announcement surprised some, others believed Fortnite OG was simply a fleeting trend, offering just enough to captivate fans for a short while before players moved on. Although there have been some stumbles with pass pricing and the decline of the OG mode, the Fortnite community remains optimistic about what lies ahead for the game.
