Microsoft will include Fortnite Crew with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate starting in November, the company confirmed, as part of a broader update to Game Pass pricing and plans.
A news post from Xbox explains the monthly cost of Game Pass Ultimate will rise by $9.99. Microsoft says the subscription will now include Fortnite Crew. This separate membership normally costs $11.99 a month, which gives Game Pass Ultimate subscribers access to the Crew benefits without a separate purchase.
Xbox’s announcement notes Fortnite Crew includes every Battle Pass Epic adds to the game, such as the OG Pass, LEGO Pass, and Festival Pass, plus 1,000 V-Bucks each month. Fortnite Crew also carries the Rocket League Season Pass as part of its bundle.
The Crew inclusion starts in November, just ahead of a short mini-season that will close out Chapter 6 and is widely reported to be The Simpsons themed. Fortnite will then transition into Chapter 7 in December, and Xbox states that the Battle Pass collaborations that appear going forward will be available to Game Pass Ultimate members through this update.
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