You Got Fortnite V-Bucks? Hold Up, Don't Just Stare At That Fancy Code Like a Confused Llama! Here's How to Redeem Those Babies on Your PS5
Let's face it, you just scored yourself a haul of Fortnite V-Bucks, probably because you're a total gaming rockstar (or maybe you have an awesome gift-giver in your life). Either way, you're itching to snag that sweet new skin or snag that victory royale dance that'll make your rivals weep. But hold your horses, vault hunter! There's a quick and painless process to turn that code into in-game currency.
Don't Worry, It's Easier Than Facing the Storm Without a Chug Jug!
Here's the lowdown on redeeming those V-Bucks and getting yourself ready to dominate the island like a boss:
Step 1: Grab Your PS5 and Put on Your Thinking Cap (or Your Favorite Floofy Hat)
This might sound intense, but trust me, it's a walk in the park. Boot up your PS5 and make sure you're signed into the same Epic Games account you use for Fortnite.
Step 2: Redemption Time! But Not Like That Time You Tried to Redeem Your Participation Trophy for V-Bucks (We've All Been There)
Here's where the magic happens. There are two ways to tackle this, choose your fighter!
Option A: Redemption Through the Epic Games Website (For Those Who Like Things Fancy)
- Head over to Epic Games Fortnite V-Bucks Redemption: https://www.fortnite.com/vbuckscard with your trusty web browser.
- Log in to your Epic Games account (the same one linked to your PS5 Fortnite).
- Look for the glorious "V-Bucks Card" section and click that "Get Started" button like it owes you money.
- Carefully scratch off the back of your V-Bucks card to reveal the code (think of it like unearthing a legendary weapon).
- Enter the code without any dashes or spaces (those things can be real turds sometimes).
- Choose your platform (PS5, obviously) and hit "Next."
- BAM! You should see a confirmation screen letting you know your V-Bucks are on their way.
Option B: Redemption Through Your PS5 (For Those Who Want to Do It All In-Console)
- Here's the not-so-secret secret: PS5 doesn't have a web browser (yet). But fear not, there's a workaround!
- Head over to the YouTube app on your PS5.
- Find a YouTube video with a description containing a link (any link will do).
- Access the description through the video and from there, you can use your PS5 to browse the web.
- Follow steps 1-7 from Option A, navigating to the Epic Games redemption site using the link you found.
Step 3: Victory Dance Time! (Except Maybe Do It In Your Room, Not In Front of Everyone at the Library)
Fire up Fortnite and check your V-Bucks balance. Those bad boys should be there, ready to be spent on the coolest stuff in the game.
Congrats! You're now a V-Bucks redeeming champion!
Now go forth and conquer the island, looking fabulous while you do it. Remember, with great V-Bucks comes great responsibility... mostly the responsibility to use them wisely (or not, we won't judge).