If you mean the Chapter 2 Season 8 issue reported on September 13, 2021, the workaround was to open the Battle Pass screen and use its Buy Levels menu to purchase 25 levels at the same discount. The report attributed that guidance to Fortnite Status, but the available record does not confirm when—or whether—a permanent fix followed. NerdPool’s September 13, 2021 report
First, identify which Season 8 you mean
“Season 8” can refer to two different Fortnite seasons. Epic’s official material from 2019 concerns Chapter 1 Season 8; the reported 25-level purchase problem dates to Chapter 2 Season 8 in September 2021. The 2019 sources do not document the 2021 purchase issue.
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Fortnite eGift Card | $50.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fortnite eGift Card | $15.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fortnite Physical Gift Card | $30.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fortnite Physical Gift Card | $50.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fortnite eGift Card | $25.00 | Buy on Amazon |
For Chapter 1 Season 8, Epic said the Battle Bundle would be discounted for players who earned that season’s Battle Pass through the Overtime Challenges. Its v8.00 notes described a 100-level pass with more than 100 rewards, available in-game for 950 V-Bucks. Those were 2019 terms, not the price or eligibility for the 2021 offer. Epic’s February 25, 2019 AMA · Epic’s v8.00 patch notes
What to do if the 25-level offer is missing
In the September 2021 report, the quoted Fortnite Status workaround was to buy the 25 levels through the Battle Pass screen’s Buy Levels menu, at the same discount as the unavailable offer. This describes the reported Chapter 2 Season 8 workaround; the report does not establish that the same discounted option is available now.
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- Redeemable on accounts in the United States and in U.S. Dollars.
- Gift card must be redeemed at EpicGames.com/redeem. This gift card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly on a console device (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
- If you play Fortnite experiences on a console device, you need to link your Epic Games account to your console account(s) so items purchased at Fortnite.com/item-shop appear across all of your linked accounts
- Requires internet connection, valid Epic account and prior acceptance of the terms
- Redemption: Online
- Open Fortnite and go to the Battle Pass screen.
- Open Buy Levels.
- Look for the 25-level purchase and check the displayed price before confirming.
The report does not establish the 2021 price or the exact platforms affected. It also says Epic was working on the issue, but the available material contains no dated confirmation that a permanent fix shipped. NerdPool’s September 13, 2021 report
How the workaround differs from Epic’s current bundle guidance
Epic’s current support page, accessed October 8, 2026, describes a Battle Pass Reward Bundle. These terms are current-page guidance and should not be read as the offer terms during Chapter 2 Season 8.
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- Redeemable on accounts in the United States and in U.S. Dollars.
- Gift card must be redeemed at EpicGames.com/redeem. This gift card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly on a console device (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
- If you play Fortnite experiences on a console device, you need to link your Epic Games account to your console account(s) so items purchased at Fortnite.com/item-shop appear across all of your linked accounts
- Requires internet connection, valid Epic account and prior acceptance of the terms
- Redemption: Online
| Detail | September 2021 reported workaround | Epic support guidance accessed October 8, 2026 |
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| Purchase path | Buy Levels menu on the Battle Pass screen | Battle Pass Reward Bundle; the support page describes the bundle, not the 2021 workaround |
| What it includes | 25 levels, at the same discount as the unavailable offer, according to the report quoting Fortnite Status | Rewards worth 25 levels |
| Price | Not stated in the report | 1,800 V-Bucks, according to Epic Support |
| Eligibility | Not stated in the report | Battle Pass access and 75 or fewer gained Battle Pass Levels; Fortnite Crew subscribers are included |
| Problem addressed | An offer that players reportedly could not buy | Current bundle availability and eligibility |
Check Epic’s Battle Pass Reward Bundle support page for the current terms, since in-game offers and eligibility can change.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.If you bought the bundle but the tiers are missing
That is a different problem from an offer not appearing. Epic’s support guidance for missing Battle Pass tiers is to verify the game is signed into the Epic account used for the purchase, then restart Fortnite. These steps are for rewards missing after purchase; they do not establish a fix for an unavailable offer.
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- An Epic Games account is required to redeem an Epic Games Store Card code
- If playing on a console platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch or Mobile) you need to link your Epic Games account to that gaming platform (one time) to redeem your gift card code
- The 16 digit code on the back of the card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly through your gaming platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, etc.)
- Note: Nintendo devices do not support Fortnite Shared Wallet, so V-Bucks purchased using your account balance will not show up on your Nintendo device. However, if you purchase items in the web Item Shop — or another platform where you play Fortnite — those items will be available in your Locker across all platforms.
- Redemption: Online
- Confirm you are signed into the Epic account that made the purchase.
- Restart Fortnite and check the Battle Pass again.
See Epic’s support article on missing 25 Battle Pass tiers.
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- Redeemable on accounts in the United States and in U.S. Dollars.
- Gift card must be redeemed at EpicGames.com/redeem. This gift card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly on a console device (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
- If you play Fortnite experiences on a console device, you need to link your Epic Games account to your console account(s) so items purchased at Fortnite.com/item-shop appear across all of your linked accounts
- Requires internet connection, valid Epic account and prior acceptance of the terms
- Redemption: Online
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- An Epic Games account is required to redeem an Epic Games Store Card code
- If playing on a console platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch or Mobile) you need to link your Epic Games account to that gaming platform (one time) to redeem your gift card code
- The 16 digit code on the back of the card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly through your gaming platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, etc.)
- Note: Nintendo devices do not support Fortnite Shared Wallet, so V-Bucks purchased using your account balance will not show up on your Nintendo device. However, if you purchase items in the web Item Shop — or another platform where you play Fortnite — those items will be available in your Locker across all platforms.
- Redemption: Online
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