Epic Games has stated that the cost of V-Bucks, the virtual currency utilized in Fortnite, will be raised starting on October 27. It remains uncertain if Brazil will be impacted by this change, as the country is not mentioned in the official announcement.
Fortnite’s V-Bucks are priced at a premium.
Brazil was not mentioned in the official Epic Games statement, but the update was announced on the Brazilian portal of the game, hinting at possible changes in V-Bucks prices there.
We will change the prices of V-Bucks and real money content packages in several countries on October 27, 2023 due to economic factors like inflation and exchange rate fluctuations. Similar adjustments have recently been made in the UK, Canada, and Mexico.
Epic Games experiences significant staff reductions.
Epic Games not only raised the price of V-Bucks but also laid off approximately 900 employees this week, a move confirmed by CEO Tim Sweeney due to financial reasons.
Epic individuals globally have been consistently working to lower expenses, such as transitioning to zero net hiring and reducing operational costs related to marketing and events. Despite these efforts, we are still falling significantly short of achieving financial stability. It is determined that resignations are the sole solution, and executing them promptly and to this extent will help stabilize our finances.