Microsoft and Epic Games are coming together to bring Fortnite players a better and more connected experience. Starting next week, Fortnite will officially launch on the Xbox Store for PC with full Xbox Play Anywhere support. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are also getting Fortnite Crew benefits at no extra cost. There are even some Rocket League rewards included in this new update.
These changes make Fortnite easier to access and more valuable, especially for gamers who already use Game Pass Ultimate.
On November 18, Fortnite will be available directly from the Microsoft Store for Windows. This means you can download and play Fortnite using the Xbox app on your PC without relying on the Epic Games Launcher.
The biggest upgrade here is Xbox Play Anywhere support. This feature allows you to keep all your progress, purchases, and unlocked items across devices. If you play Fortnite on your Xbox console and then switch to your PC, everything stays exactly the same. Your skins, battle pass progress, settings, and purchases will automatically carry over.
This is useful for players who switch between console and PC or share devices at home.
The other major change arrives on the same day: November 18. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will receive Fortnite Crew benefits as part of their monthly perks. Normally, Fortnite Crew costs $11.99 per month, but now Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can get it at no additional charge.
This makes the subscription even more appealing because it adds more value without increasing the price.
Here is everything included in Fortnite Crew:
Fortnite Crew Benefits
- Fortnite Crew Pack – A monthly bundle with an exclusive outfit and at least one matching item like a pickaxe, glider, emote, or weapon wrap. November’s pack includes the Maxx Speed Outfit.
- Battle Pass – Full access to the premium Battle Pass rewards.
- OG Pass – Premium rewards from the OG Pass, offering a mix of classic and new items.
- LEGO Pass – Premium LEGO Fortnite rewards, including special items for the LEGO mode.
- Music Pass – Premium rewards for Fortnite Festival, including instruments and jam tracks.
- 1,000 V-Bucks Every Month – Can be used to buy skins, emotes, and more from the in-game shop.
- Rocket Pass Premium – Fortnite Crew members also get Rocket Pass Premium in Rocket League, making the subscription valuable outside Fortnite too.
This is one of the best perk additions Microsoft has made to Game Pass Ultimate, especially for players who already buy V-Bucks or battle passes every season.
These benefits were announced soon after Microsoft confirmed new pricing and changes to Xbox Game Pass tiers. Adding Fortnite Crew perks helps justify the cost and makes the subscription more attractive for gamers who already spend money in Fortnite and Rocket League.
The partnership also deepens the relationship between Microsoft’s gaming ecosystem and Epic Games’ most popular titles.
For Fortnite fans, this update is a big win. They can now play across devices, and their progress stays synced automatically. Game Pass Ultimate members get premium monthly items without extra fees, and Rocket League players also get bonus content.
