Fortnite Removes Cosmetic Rarity System, Upsetting Fans Who Relied on It to Judge Value
• Fortnite removed cosmetic item rarities, upsetting fans who valued the system for judging item quality and prices
• Rarities typically corresponded to item shop prices (Uncommon 800 VBucks, Rare 1200, Epic 1500, Legendary 2000)
• Epic says rarities outdated due to variety of cosmetic types now available
• Removal coincided with 2000 VBuck skins, causing concern about rising prices
• Epic says change doesn't alter pricing approach, just simplifies appearance and removes outdated systems