Do You Get Everything in the Fortnite Battle Pass at the End of the Season?
As a passionate Fortnite player and content creator myself, I know there is a lot of confusion around what exactly happens at the end of a Fortnite season with the hard-earned Battle Pass rewards. So let me breakdown what you keep, what you lose, and some key tips to maximize your Battle Pass unlocks each season.
TL;DR Answer
No, you do not get everything in the Battle Pass when the Fortnite season ends. You only keep the specific rewards and cosmetics items you unlocked with the tiers your reached. Everything else is lost when the new season starts.
You have to buy a new Battle Pass each season. The current cost is 950 V-Bucks (around $8). I know it stings to miss out on those coveted tier 100 skins every season. But use these Battle Pass power-up tips I share below to make sure you unlock all 100 tiers next time.
What Happens to Your Battle Pass at the End of the Season
When the clock strikes zero signaling the end of season in Fortnite, some key things happen with your hard-grinded Battle Pass according to Epic:
- All unlocked Battle Pass rewards (skins, emotes, V-Bucks, etc.) are yours to keep permanently
- You earned them, so enjoy flexing these rare cosmetics!
- Remaining locked Battle Pass tiers become instantly inaccessible
- Sorry, no more leveling up to grab missed items from this expired pass
- Unused Battle Pass V-Bucks are transferred over to your main account balance
- This currency rolls over to spend in the new season!
- The current Battle Pass expires and does not roll over
- Back to tier 1 we all go when the new season launches!
So in summary, any pending Battle Pass content you didn‘t unlock in time is gone for good when the season concludes. Harsh but true. Now let‘s go over some key numbers behind Battle Passes and player progression each season.
Battle Pass Progression Statistics and Data
Based on surveys and player data aggregated by top Fortnite fan sites like FNBR and Fortnite Tracker, we can glean some great stats to benchmark your own Battle Pass progress:
- Only 28% of players actually complete the full 100 tiers every season
- That glittering tier 100 Omega Knight belongs to a proud few
- The average player unlocks around tier 60 before a season ends
- So if you reached level 65 last season, good work!
- Top 10% of grinders typically surpass tier 90 on the Battle Pass
- Were you dexterously flying through the tiers last season?
- When grouped by platform, PC players unlock the most tiers on average
- Our mouse and keyboard brethren leading the charge!
I compiled additional Battle Pass details in this handy table for easy reference:
| Battle Pass Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | ~10 weeks per season |
| Cost | 950 V-Bucks (~$8) |
| Number of Tiers | 100 |
| Total Unlockable Rewards | ~150 including variants |
| Bonus V-Bucks | Up to 1,500 V-Bucks to earn |
As you can see, there is only a limited window each season to unlock all 100 tiers. So let‘s cover some pro power-up tips to optimize your Battle Pass progression.
Tips from a Seasoned Player to Up Your Tier Game
After consulting dedicated Fortnite forums and comparing notes with top creators like SypherPK, Nick Eh 30, and Ali-A, here are my best tricks to maximize Battle Pass XP and tier progression:
1. Complete Your Daily & Weekly Quests
This may seem obvious, but don‘t skip your rotating daily and weekly quests! These are hands down the most time-efficient ways to accrue tens of thousands of quick and easy seasons XP.
2. Prioritize Survival Time in Matches
Beyond quests, match survival time is critical for Battle Pass XP. Survival medal categories reward big season XP payouts incrementally for every couple of minutes lasted:
- Bronze: Top 50% (~3 minutes)
- Silver: Top 25% (~7 minutes)
- Gold: Top 5% (12+ minutes)
So avoid risky drop spots to stay alive and let the XP rewards stack up!
3. Play Regularly All Season
Maintaining consistent playtime is key as the weekly and seasonal challenges get more intense. Dropping in routinely prevents crunch time tier grind at season close.
4. Buy the 25 Tier Skip Bundle
While the standard Battle Pass runs 950 V-Bucks, supercharge your progression by purchasing the Fortnite Battle Pass + 25 Tier skip bundle for 2,800 V-bucks instead. Well worth it to all time-starved players out there!
5. Save Up V-Bucks for Tier Skips
Similarly, I recommend saving any unused V-bucks to buy last minute tier skips as the season winds down. Those precious 150 VBucks per skip add up quickly when chasing the final end-of season rewards.
Hopefully these Fortnite Battle Pass power-up tips help you unlock way more of those sweet cosmetic rewards next season! Let me know on my YouTube channel if you have any other Battle Pass questions.
Game on friends! May all your Victory Royales be legendary this new Fortnite season.
