Fortnite Now Lets You Buy Reboot Cards from Vans for 500 Gold

Fortnite players can now purchase Reboot Cards directly from Reboot Vans for 500 gold, marking a major shake-up in how revives work in the game. This surprise feature dropped as Chapter 6 Season 2 nears its end — and just ahead of a potential Star Wars-themed season rumored to arrive on May 4.

🛠️ How the New Reboot System Works

Traditionally, when a teammate is eliminated in Fortnite, players must recover their Reboot Card from the fallen teammate’s body and bring it to a Reboot Van to revive them. But thanks to the new update, players can now bypass the recovery step entirely by spending 500 gold at a Reboot Van to buy their teammate’s card instantly.

The change was first spotted by prominent Fortnite leaker ShiinaBR, who confirmed the feature via social media after weeks of speculation.

💸 Cost: 500 Gold per Reboot Card

📍 Where: Any active Reboot Van on the map

⚠️ Note: You can still pick up a dropped card as usual — purchasing is now an alternative option

🔄 Community Reactions: Mixed, but Intrigued

The Fortnite community is divided on the impact of this update:

• ✅ Positive Feedback:

1. Adds new strategic flexibility, especially in dangerous late-game zones.
2. Gives gold even more value — now essential for survival, not just vending machines.
3. Lets squads stay alive without relying on risky card recoveries.

• ❌ Criticism:

1. Could reduce high-stakes encounters, as players no longer need to push enemy positions for fallen teammates.
2. Might make team wipes feel less impactful if revival becomes too easy.

Some players are also wondering why this feature is arriving so late into Season 2, especially when gold has become central to the gameplay. Between gold veins, bank heists, and train robberies, accumulating gold is easier than ever — making the timing both surprising and oddly fitting.

🎤 New Fortnite Festival Season & Sabrina Carpenter Collab

Alongside the Reboot Van overhaul, Fortnite also launched a new season of Fortnite Festival. The latest music update brings Sabrina Carpenter into the game, along with new emotes, Jam Tracks, and cosmetics tied to the artist. The crossover is a hit among fans, further cementing Fortnite’s place as a cultural and entertainment hub.

🧭 What’s Next?

As Season 2 of Chapter 6 winds down, all eyes are on May 4, when Fortnite is expected to launch a full Star Wars season. With gold becoming more useful and game mechanics evolving, Epic Games appears to be laying the groundwork for another ambitious chapter in the game’s evolution.

Whether you're a casual player or a competitive grinder, now’s the time to stash some gold, gear up, and explore the latest additions on the island.

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