PlayStation Gamers Furious as Sony Blocks Popular Feature
Summary
Epic Games is rolling out a new “Exact Amount” top-up for in-game currency (V-Bucks) in Fortnite, letting players buy precisely the amount they need in 50-V-Buck increments from 14 October. Balances will be rounded up to the nearest 50 from 10 October to ease the switch. The feature is also coming to Rocket League and Fall Guys and will land on Xbox, Nintendo, PC, Android and iOS.
However, PlayStation users have been left out: Sony consoles will not get the feature at launch and no reason has been given. The omission has prompted frustration from the PlayStation Fortnite community, while Epic says it is working to bring Exact Amount to all platforms.
Key Points
- Epic’s Exact Amount lets players top-up V-Bucks in 50-V-Buck increments to buy exact items without overspending.
- The change takes effect 14 October, with player balances rounded up from 10 October to smooth the transition.
- Example pricing suggests 400 V-Bucks could cost around $3.99, but final pricing details will vary by region.
- The feature will be available on Xbox, Nintendo, PC, Android and iOS, and in other Epic titles like Rocket League and Fall Guys.
- PlayStation consoles are currently excluded with no explanation, provoking negative reactions from players on social platforms.
- Epic says it’s working to enable the feature on all platforms, so the PlayStation block may be temporary.
Why should I read this?
If you play Fortnite (or Rocket League/Fall Guys) and want to stop wasting cash on awkward V-Bucks bundles, this matters — big time. PlayStation owners are getting the short end of the stick for now, and if you care about fair access or saving a few quid on in-game purchases, you’ll want to keep an eye on whether Epic and Sony sort this out soon. We’ve read the fuss so you don’t have to — quick heads-up and what it means for your wallet.