Fortnite bans paid prize wheels in third-party games just days after Steal the Brainrot started selling them

Just days after Steal the Brainrot, a major third-party Fortnite experience, started selling prize wheel spins for 200 V-Bucks apiece, Epic Games has moved to ban paid prize wheels within these community-created islands. This crackdown comes shortly after the developer shifted its stance to permit in-island transactions, opening the door for creators to monetize gameplay elements directly. Yet, it seems Epic is drawing a firm line when it comes to these spinning wheels, an apparently popular but now prohibited feature in the Battle Royale’s creative ecosystem. The move reflects Epic’s ongoing effort to balance player enjoyment with fair monetization practices, illustrating how quickly the rules can evolve in Fortnite’s sprawling, player-driven universe.

Source: pcgamer.com