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Quick summary
From Nov 18, 2025 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will automatically get Fortnite Crew benefits (a subscription normally priced around $11.99/month), which includes a monthly cosmetic bundle, the season's Battle Pass, and 1,000 V-Bucks each month. Fortnite also becomes available through the Xbox on PC app and joins Xbox Play Anywhere, so purchases and progress sync across Xbox consoles and supported PCs/handhelds.
What's Fortnite Crew — in plain terms
Fortnite Crew is Epic Games' premium monthly bundle for Fortnite players. It normally includes:
- A monthly exclusive outfit + matching Crew Pack cosmetics.
- The current Fortnite Battle Pass (access to earn seasonal rewards).
- 1,000 V-Bucks credited every month (usable in Fortnite).
- Other extras in cross-titles at times (for example Rocket League/ Rocket Pass perks were noted in announcements).
How Xbox Game Pass Ultimate customers benefit
If you already subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you won't need to pay extra to receive Fortnite Crew perks after the change goes live on November 18. This effectively bundles an $11.99-value Fortnite subscription into the existing Ultimate tier, increasing the perceived value of Ultimate for Fortnite players.
Side note — Xbox Play Anywhere & Xbox on PC
Alongside Crew joining Ultimate, Fortnite will be distributed through the Xbox on PC app and join Xbox Play Anywhere on November 18 — meaning progress and purchases follow you between Xbox consoles, supported PCs, and compatible handheld devices. This should make cross-device play and account continuity easier for players who previously depended on the Epic Games Launcher on PC.
Perks comparison: Fortnite Crew (standalone) vs. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (with Crew)
| Benefit | Fortnite Crew (standalone subscription) | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (starting Nov 18, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Crew Pack (exclusive outfit + cosmetics) | Included — new exclusive skin and matching items each month. | Included — Game Pass Ultimate subscribers gain the same monthly Crew Pack as part of their subscription. |
| Battle Pass | Included — the current season's Battle Pass is provided during your Crew membership period. | Included — Ultimate subscribers receive access to the current Battle Pass via Crew being bundled into Ultimate. |
| V-Bucks (monthly) | 1,000 V-Bucks per month. | 1,000 V-Bucks per month (credited while you hold the perk through Ultimate). |
| Cross-title perks (Rocket League, etc.) | Sometimes included (Epic has previously offered Rocket League perks alongside Crew). | Included where applicable — some coverage reported Rocket Pass Premium access for Rocket League as part of the bundle. |
| Price | Standalone: typically $11.99/month. | Bundled: no extra charge beyond the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (effective date Nov 18, 2025). Value varies depending on local Game Pass pricing. |
| How to access / redeem | Subscribe through Epic/Fortnite in-game or via Epic account portal. | Ensure you have an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate account; the Crew perks will be added automatically for Ultimate members starting Nov 18 (follow Xbox/Epic guidance in account/perks pages). |
What this means for players and subscribers
For regular Fortnite players who also subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, this change is a clear win — it folds a months-long paid Fortnite benefit into an existing subscription and reduces the incremental cost to get Battle Passes and V-Bucks. For players who only play Fortnite and don't subscribe to Game Pass, sticking with standalone Crew could still make more sense depending on local Game Pass pricing and whether they want the broader Game Pass library.
Quick FAQ
- When does this start? November 18, 2025.
- Do I keep items earned while I'm a Crew member? Items and V-Bucks you receive while you have Crew remain in your account even if you later cancel (standard Epic policies apply).
- Does this require an Epic account? Yes — Fortnite progress and entitlements are tied to your Epic account; Xbox accounts link to Epic for cross-play and purchases.
- Will non-Ultimate Game Pass members get Crew? The announcement specifies Xbox Game Pass Ultimate; other tiers were not announced as receiving Crew. Check official Xbox updates for future changes.
Sources: Official Xbox Wire announcement and Epic/Xbox posts, plus coverage from Windows Central, The Verge, and other outlets summarizing the Nov 18, 2025 rollout.