Fortnite Epic Games Allows Exact Amount V-Bucks Purchases3 min read

Has this ever happened that while playing Fortnite, you found the perfect skin while browsing the Item Shop and discovered that you are only a few hundred V-Bucks short?

Because even the smallest V-Bucks package starts at $1,000 for $8.99, this has been an irritating experience for years. Instead of spending many more V-Bucks than they required, several players have chosen to forego cosmetics. Epic is finally taking action on the matter.

From October 14, 2025, Fortnite players can purchase the exact quantity of V-Bucks they require at the point of sale. For example, if you’re 200 V-Bucks short, you can simply buy just that amount instead of having to purchase an entire bundle.

Microtransactions are about to undergo a significant transformation as Epic Games works to improve the Fortnite environment. Fall Guys and Rocket League will also have the feature. Here’s everything you need to know about the new update. 

How the Exact Amount V-Bucks System Works

Epic Games explained the new feature in a blog post. “Let’s say you want an item that costs 500 V-Bucks but you only have 400 V-Bucks in your account,” the company wrote. “You’ll be able to buy just the 100 V-Bucks needed.”

Therefore, instead of being forced to purchase an extra 1,000 V-Buck pack like you previously did, the new approach will allow you to top up with precisely 100 V-Bucks if you wish to purchase a Fortnite skin that costs 500 V-Bucks, but you currently only have 400. Epic Games will offer this feature in small amounts and design it to match the exact cost of in-game items.

If you can’t wait for the update for V-Bucks, you can check out Fortnite V-Bucks deals here.

Why is This Update Important for Players?

If you’ve ever bought a 1,500 V-Buck skin and had 300 remaining V-Bucks you didn’t plan to use, you know how frustrating it can be. Those leftover credits often push players to spend more later. With the new Exact Amount option, Epic is putting an end to that cycle in its ecosystem.

Bulk packs will still, of course, offer superior value. A 1,000 V-Buck pack costs $9, while a simple top-up costs roughly $1 for every 100 V-Bucks. Although packs may still be more cost-effective for those who purchase skins or passes regularly, the flexibility is appreciated for smaller, one-time purchases.

It’s also important to note that Epic paid a $245 million lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States after being accused of using “dark patterns” to deceive users into making unnecessary purchases. The timing indicates that Epic is keen to restore trust, even though the firm has not formally linked the new system to that settlement.

Who Will Benefit from this New Feature

For Fortnite and Rocket League, which are all Epic games, the system will operate in increments of 50, while for Fall Guys, it will operate in increments of 100. Xbox, Nintendo, PC, Android, Apple, and the online store will all get the feature.

Sadly, PlayStation users must wait as Fortnite exact V-Bucks feature won’t be available to them at launch.

You can also check out MitchCactus’ guide on Fortnite and Nvidia’s Play Instantly feature to see how cloud gaming is changing access, or how to unlock Fortnite’s free De-Rezz De-Stroyer Pickaxe.