I'm new to Fortnite and confused about how the item shop works. How often does it change? Are skins only available for a limited time? What's the best way to get V-Bucks? Any tips for a newbie on what's worth buying?
The Fortnite item shop changes every 24 hours, with the exact time depending on your time zone. For example, it refreshes at 7pm EST / 4pm PST.
Skins and other cosmetics are usually only available for a limited time before they rotate out. Some stay longer than others, like collabs with Marvel, Star Wars, etc. Those can stick around for days or weeks.
To get the most bang for your V-Buck, I'd recommend:
* Checking the shop daily so you don't miss out on rare skins
* Focusing on bundles, they're the best value
* Grabbing stuff from collabs and special events, since they're time-limited
* Snagging old skins you like when they finally return, could be years til next time
Battle Pass is the most efficient way to earn V-Bucks. You'll get skins and V-Bucks to spend on more cosmetics.
But don't feel like you need to buy everything! Stick to stuff you really like and you'll have plenty of V-Bucks. Have fun out there!
