If you’re staring at a "Legendary" skin in the Fortnite item shop and wondering how much it's actually going to drain from your bank account, you aren't alone. The math is never as simple as it should be. Since Epic Games adjusted their pricing to account for global inflation, the old "1,000 V-Bucks equals ten bucks" rule has basically been tossed out the window.
So, let's get straight to the point: how much money is 2000 V-Bucks right now?
In the United States, 2,000 V-Bucks is roughly $17.98 if you buy two of the smallest packs. However, because Epic doesn’t sell a specific "2,000" bundle, you're almost always forced to spend more or settle for less. It’s a classic move. You either buy two 1,000 V-Buck bundles for $8.99 each, or you step up to the 2,800 V-Buck bundle for $22.99.
The Real Cost Breakdown (No Math Degree Required)
Honestly, the way they price these things is designed to make you spend more than you intended. You see a skin for 2,000. You look at the store. There is no 2,000 option. It's annoying.
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If you decide to go the cheapest route and just get exactly what you need for that skin, you'll be clicking "buy" twice on the 1,000 V-Bucks pack.
Here is how that looks in different corners of the world:
- United States: $17.98 (Two $8.99 packs)
- United Kingdom: £13.98 (Two £6.99 packs)
- Canada: $25.98 CAD (Two $12.99 CAD packs)
- Europe: €17.98 (Two €8.99 packs)
Now, some people will tell you to just buy the 2,800 bundle. It’s $22.99. You get the 2,000 you need, plus an extra 800 left over. In their heads, that’s "saving money" because the cost per V-Buck drops. But if you only wanted that one skin and you never planned on buying anything else, you just "saved" your way into spending an extra five bucks.
Why 2000 V-Bucks Matters So Much
Most "Gold" or Legendary skins—the ones with the fancy back blings and reactive styles—hit that 2,000 V-Buck threshold. Think of the classic Raven skin or the massive crossovers like some of the Star Wars or Marvel sets.
It’s the "premium" price point.
If you're a parent, it's helpful to think of a 2,000 V-Buck purchase as a $20 bill. By the time you factor in local sales tax (which varies wildly depending on if you're in California or New York), you're basically handing over a twenty for a digital outfit.
Is There a Way to Get It Cheaper?
Yes and no. You can’t really "hack" the system, but you can be smarter about how you source the currency.
Fortnite Crew is the most obvious "value" play. For $11.99 a month, you get 1,000 V-Bucks directly, plus the Battle Pass (which usually costs 950 V-Bucks). If you already have the Battle Pass, they often refund you those 950 V-Bucks. If you time it right, a single month of Crew can actually net you nearly 2,000 V-Bucks for twelve bucks. That’s a steal compared to buying them raw from the shop.
Then there are the "Starter Packs." These usually cost around $4.49 and come with a skin and 600 V-Bucks. If you’re patient, you can stack these over a few seasons, but that's a long game most people aren't willing to play when a cool skin is only in the shop for 24 hours.
Gift Cards and Sales
Don't bother looking for "sales" on the digital store. They don't happen. The price of V-Bucks is static. However, you can sometimes find physical V-Bucks gift cards at retailers like Target or Walmart that are part of a broader "buy one get one 10% off" deal on all gift cards. It’s a niche find, but it's the only way to pay less than the sticker price.
Regional Pricing: A Warning
A few years ago, people used to use VPNs to buy V-Bucks from regions like Turkey or Argentina because the exchange rate made them dirt cheap. Don't do this. Epic Games has been cracking down hard on this. They’ve aligned prices globally to stop people from exploiting currency fluctuations. If you try to jump regions to save five bucks, you risk getting your entire account banned. Losing hundreds of dollars' worth of skins to save the price of a coffee isn't a great trade.
What You Should Do Next
If you need that 2,000 V-Buck skin right now:
- Check your Battle Pass progress. You might be 100 or 200 V-Bucks away from a free tier. If you can grind those out, you might only need to buy one 1,000-pack instead of two.
- Compare the $17.98 cost against the Crew Pack. If you haven't subscribed this month, the $11.99 Crew subscription is almost always a better value than buying V-Bucks individually.
- Check your Epic Rewards balance. If you buy games on the Epic Games Store, you accrue a percentage back in rewards. You can apply that balance toward your V-Bucks purchase to shave off a few dollars.
Basically, look before you leap. The $17.98 price tag is the "lazy" price. With about two minutes of checking your account, you can usually get that 2,000 V-Buck total for closer to $12 or $13.