Fortnite Season 7 is here, and this time around, the theme is "Invasion." With a new season comes a battle pass full of rewards that active players can earn. There are many out-of-this-world skins and cosmetics to claim, keeping with the context of the Season 7 storyline. There are also changes to how the battle pass works this time around. Unlike recent Fortnite battle passes, players will unlock rewards by spending Battle Stars. This quick guide will explain what battle stars are and how to get them.
The Battle Star system in the battle pass allows players more freedom in earning rewards. Rather than requiring the player to reach a specific level for a specific reward, they can spend battle stars on the exact item they want. While many rewards are still locked behind a broad level requirement, fans have the option to save up their Battle Stars for what they desire most. Each season's battle pass is loaded with appealing outfits and skins. The Battle Star system gives gamers control in focusing on what they want to use and weeding out the cosmetics they have no interest in.
How to Get Battle Stars in Fortnite Season 7
Battle Stars are earned by leveling up. Each time a player levels up, they earn 5 more Battle Stars. As a reminder, levels do not carry over between battle passes. Players who diligently reached a high level during Season 6 will find that they are once again at level 1 on the new Season 7 battle pass. To start leveling up and earning Battle Stars, fans should jump into a match and strive to score a Victory Royale. Of course, the most efficient way to earn huge amounts of XP at once is to complete the quests or challenges added each week.
For the big V-Buck spenders out there, rest assured that the appropriate number of Battle Stars will be acquired whenever battle pass levels are purchased with V-Bucks. Many players will probably be tempted to put their stockpile of V-Bucks to use when they spot a high-end reward that they really like. While there's a great deal of freedom in the Battle Star system, it should be noted that the greatest reward in each battle pass tier requires unlocking all other rewards on that tier. This is why saving Battle Stars, or just spending some saved up V-Bucks, is the best way to get the most coveted items.
Battle Stars aren't the only way that players can express their unique tastes in Season 7. The new character skin Kymera is highly customizable, with countless combinations of aesthetic combinations to keep each player unique. Players who have obtained Kymera can seek out Alien Artifacts hidden across the battle royale map, and more artifacts will be added each week. These artifacts are the key to unlocking more customization options to Kymera. It should be said that Kymera can only be obtained by purchasing the premium version of the Season 7 battle pass.
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