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Fortnite Faces Backlash Over New Microtransaction Features

1/14/2026

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Fortnite, developed by Epic Games, introduced third-party microtransactions enabling creators to sell items.
Steal the Brainrot quickly adopted the feature, offering a Present Rot bundle for 4,900 V-Bucks and a roulette wheel for 100 V-Bucks per spin.
Players have criticized potential gambling in a game aimed at children.
Epic Games says developers must follow guidelines, including price limits and transparency in odds.

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Fortnite, developed by Epic Games, introduced third-party microtransactions enabling creators to sell items.
Steal the Brainrot quickly adopted the feature, offering a Present Rot bundle for 4,900 V-Bucks and a roulette wheel for 100 V-Bucks per spin.
Players have criticized potential gambling in a game aimed at children.
Epic Games says developers must follow guidelines, including price limits and transparency in odds.