The latest Fortnite Starter Pack is here, and this one is called the Darkest Grumblings Pack, delivering a decent amount of virtual currency in addition to a selection of cosmetics to add to your locker. While there was a time when any items awarded as part of these packs were considered as exclusives, that has changed slightly in recent times with a comment now stating that the contents "may return in the future" to leave that possibility open to Epic. Still, it's unlikely that the outfit and gear included will repeat in the near future, so it's not really something to worry about.
As with previous offerings, these packs are a great way to get hold of some additional V-Bucks for your account without wanting to splash out, as they feature some low-cost currency and items that can't be purchased from the main Item Shop. If you're thinking of investing and want some further details, then I've broken down all of the benefits you'll receive if you buy the Darkest Grumblings Pack.
The latest Fortnite Starter Pack, as mentioned, is the Darkest Grumblings Pack which is live right now as part of Chapter 6 Season 1, and is available on every platform that Fortnite can be played on. The Darkest Grumblings Pack costs $4.49/£3.49 and will get you a solid starting budget of 600 V-Bucks for microtransactions in Fortnite, as well as the Dark Doggo outfit (with Lego Fortnite style), Bone Brief back bling, and The Up-Chucker pickaxe. Read on to see what these items look like, and why the Starter Pack is worth the money.
Fortnite Starter Pack - The Fortnite Darkest Grumblings Pack
Even if you don't plan on equipping these new cosmetic items, this still represents a great value deal for in-game currency alone. There is now an officially set date for when this Fortnite Starter Pack will go off sale, so it will no longer be available as of February 26, 2025 at midnight local time. Therefore if you're considering a purchase, then don't wait too long before you commit.
I wasn't just guessing with that V-Bucks efficiency talk – here's how the math stacks up for each individual V-Bucks purchase Fortnite offers, taking into account total V-Bucks including "bonuses" for buying in bulk, and rounding to the nearest whole number:
- 13,500 V-Bucks for $89.99 is 150 V-Bucks per dollar
- 5,000 V-Bucks for $36.99 is 135 V-Bucks per dollar
- 2,800 V-Bucks for $22.99 is 122 V-Bucks per dollar
- 1,000 V-Bucks for $8.99 is 111 V-Bucks per dollar
- 600 V-Bucks for $4.49 is 134 V-Bucks per dollar
The ratios work out similarly for GBP and other currencies. As you can see, the Fortnite Darkest Grumblings Pack gives you the most V-Buck buying power of any option under the 5,000 purchase – which is quite an investment in in-game currency, since you could also use that same amount of cash to buy a whole new game. Or perhaps just an irresponsible amount of pie, if you prefer.
The Fortnite Darkest Grumblings Pack, on the other hand, is comfortably in "impulse buy" territory even without the Dark Doggo outfit (with Lego style) plus matching Bone Brief back bling and The Up-Chucker pickaxe.
Do note that the Fortnite Darkest Grumblings Pack can only be purchased once for each account, so it isn't an endless wellspring of in-game currency. And if you'd also like to buy the Battle Pass without grinding for the free Fortnite V-Bucks you occasionally earn, you'll still need to buy extra on top to reach the 1,000 V-Bucks asking price; in other words, if you're starting with this Fortnite Starter Pack, it won't actually save you any money on the Battle Pass. You can always use those extra V-Bucks to pick up more customisation items though, or put them towards buying the next season's Battle Pass!
Fortnite PlayStation Plus Wrapped Style Pack
Don't forget, if you're a PS5 or PS4 player and PS+ subscriber then you can also grab the latest Fortnite PlayStation Plus Wrapped Style Pack, which is free and includes the exclusive Hex Code wrap, Otherworld wrap, Rolling Glyphs wrap, Veridian Tech wrap, and Light Burst wrap. Hey, it's always nice to get a little bonus, right?
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