It’s a little Christmas gift from the sky for Xbox and PC gamers. “Fortnite players can get 1,000 V-Bucks for just $1/£1 thanks to this trick discovered by Xbox and PC users”. This good deal is based on a promotional offer from Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft’s subscription gaming service.
For those who don’t know, 1,000 V-Bucks is exactly the price of the Fortnite Battle Pass. And “each Battle Pass also grants you periodic V-Bucks, for a total of 1,000 if you complete it.” In short, you can complete an entire season without paying again… if you are thrifty.
Xbox Game Pass for €1: a gateway to free V-Bucks
The trick is based on the discounted trial offered by Microsoft: “Xbox Game Pass offers a free trial for just $1/£1”. Once subscribed, you benefit from all the benefits of the service, including the Fortnite Crew subscription. And this is where things get interesting: “Xbox also offers several perks, including a recent subscription to Fortnite Crew which grants 1,000 V-Bucks per month as well as access to the battle pass.”
In other words, you unlock the Battle Pass, plus 1,000 V-Bucks, all for a symbolic euro. No wonder many PC and Xbox gamers have jumped on this opportunity. “Keeping it for a month will still allow you to leave with “free” V-Bucks.”
Is there a limit? Yes… but not always respected
Officially, this €1 offer is reserved for new subscribers. But in fact, some users have been entitled to it several times. “I noticed that he was still offering me the $1/£1 offer even though I had already claimed it.” This suggests that Microsoft’s verification system may have flaws or exceptions.
It is therefore advisable to check directly via your Xbox or Microsoft account if the option is offered to you. You should also keep in mind that the subscription is automatically renewed at the full price after the first month.
A good plan, but not without conditions
If this tip allows you to recover V-Bucks at a very low price, you should keep in mind that Xbox Game Pass has seen its price rise recently. “the price has increased significantly this year and, for many, the service is no longer seen as warranting a monthly subscription.”
However, for Fortnite fans, the calculation is quickly done. “this tip is a quick and easy way to collect free V-Bucks”. Provided you remember to cancel in time, it remains one of the best offers this end of year.