Fortnite’s Battle Pass Progression Changes Are Boon for Fans

Fortnite is gearing up for major updates, especially with Remix Chapter 2, new skins on the way, and the conclusion of Chapter 5 Season 4. Remix will feature an event called The Prelude, with details still under wraps, but it’s confirmed that Fortnite OG Chapter 2 will play a significant role. Meanwhile, when Chapter 6 launches on December 1, players can anticipate a major change to the battle pass system.

On October 28, the official Fortnite X account, formerly Twitter, announced that all passes will soon progress simultaneously by earning XP in any experience, regardless of the game mode players prefer. The blog post provided more details, noting that changes to the Music Pass, formerly known as the Festival Pass, will begin on November 2 with Fortnite Festival Season 6 and the next season of Fortnite Battle Royale. The Brick or Treat LEGO Pass will receive similar updates starting December 1.

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The battle pass overhaul is especially compelling for fans of various game modes, as cross-progression between them will now be the new norm. Epic Games’ popular title now hosts hundreds of custom-made games like Fall Guys Islands, mini-games, and Team Deathmatches. Creator-made experiences can generate XP while playing, with some maps awarding more XP than others, but there is a daily cap of 200,000 XP. When it comes to Epic’s permanent modes, players often find it easier to earn XP through the following:

• Battle Royale
• Fortnite Festival
• LEGO Fortnite
• Rocket Racing
• Save the World
• Team Rumble
• Zero Build

Previously, some players criticized the requirement to grind through three different game modes to complete dailies, arguing there wasn’t enough time in the day for all of them. Additionally, the potentially overwhelming and confusing nature of this system, which was installed last year, has led some players to avoid modes outside of Fortnite‘s battle royale. With a unified track on the horizon, players who usually stick to one or two game modes are likely to feel more comfortable branching out, as it will be both encouraged and worthwhile.

Before the news of Fortnite‘s battle pass changes, playing Fortnite Festival, LEGO Fortnite, and Rocket Racing granted XP for the Battle Royale pass, but engaging in either Battle Royale or Creative did not yield rewards for the other modes. Notably, XP gained in Fortnite Festival and LEGO Fortnite didn’t boost the subsequent passes, as players needed to complete certain quests instead to unlock Studs and Festival Points. Now that Epic is adjusting its course to implement the Battle Royale battle pass model across its permanent game modes, the player base appears eager since this is a feature they have been requesting over the year.

It’s uncertain how this may affect Save the World or Save the World Ventures but considering that Epic Games stated that players will “be able to progress Music and LEGO Passes through any experience in
Fortnite,
” it’s expected to be included.

Overall, the need-to-know details are as follows:

• Earning XP in any mode will level up all passes
• The Music Pass launches on November 2
• Future Music and LEGO Passes will have one track with both free and premium rewards
• Battle Stars, Studs, and Festival Points are being discontinued
• XP will be the universal currency
• Players can auto-claim battle pass rewards

For Fortnite Crew members, it seems the developers are exploring a way for players to access all premium passes simultaneously. While details are still forthcoming, this is already an exciting prospect. Overall, as Fortnite prepares for these significant changes, players can look forward to a more streamlined experience that rewards their time across all game modes.