Fortnite V-bucks: how to get free Vbucks

If you've seen an offer promising V-Bucks free of charge, take it with a pinch of salt. There are various ways to win free V-Bucks and there are loads of things on which to spend them, but make sure you know that there are plenty of unscrupulous folks out there ready to scam you. Don't panic, though: we're here to help you with all you need to know about acquiring and using Fortnite V-Bucks safely. But, first, what are Fortnite V-Bucks? You might have been playing Epic's battle royale game and spotted other players looking much snazzier than you do. Perhaps they're flexing by dancing before the game starts. That is because they have been spending V-Bucks, which you can use to purchase a range of cosmetics, adding some sartorial spice to your 100-player king of the hill scrap - while paying close attention to our top Fortnite tips, naturally. From the latest Fortnite skins to harvesting tools, gliders, emotes, and the current season's Battle Pass - which you can use to unlock even more cosmetics - you have plenty of options when it comes to spending V-Bucks. But how do you get this premium currency? And, if you're time-poor, how do you buy them? Here's our Fortnite V-Bucks guide to help you find out what they are, how you unlock V-Bucks, and if there really is such a thing as free V-Bucks.