What happened to Fortnite Battle Stars & how to level up in 2025

If you’ve played Fortnite in the past, you probably remember Fortnite Battle Stars, the small currency used to unlock Battle Pass rewards. But in 2025’s Chapter 6 Season 3, many players are asking: Are Fortnite Battle Stars still in the game?

Here’s the definitive answer and everything you need to know about how to level up fast using XP in the current Fortnite system.

Are Battle Stars still in Fortnite?

No, Fortnite Battle Stars are no longer part of the game & it will affect all Battle Passes in Fortnite.

Epic Games phased them out in favor of a simpler progression system based entirely on XP (Experience Points). As of Chapter 6 Season 3 (2025), players only earn XP to level up and unlock Battle Pass content.

Why did Epic remove Fortnite Battle Stars?

Battle Stars created a two-layer system (XP → Stars → Rewards), which some players found confusing or unnecessary. Epic simplified Battle Pass progression by removing Stars and tying all progression directly to XP, which improved clarity and streamlined leveling.

How Fortnite Battle Pass progression works in 2025

Here’s how you unlock Battle Pass rewards without Fortnite Battle Stars:

How to level up fast in Fortnite Chapter 6 (No Battle Stars needed)

You don’t need Fortnite Battle Stars anymore. Here’s how to level up using XP only:

1. Complete Daily Quests

• 3 quests per day.
• Each gives ~1–3k XP.
• Finish all for a 60,000 XP Daily Bonus.

2. Finish Weekly Challenges

• Each challenge gives ~25,000 XP.
• Weekly Bonus: Up to 50,000 XP extra.

3. Play Passive XP Modes (LEGO & Festival)

• Earn passive XP while building in LEGO Fortnite or playing music in Festival.
• Capped daily (usually after 2–3 hours).
• Great for low-effort XP.

4. Grind XP Creative Maps

• Use special XP maps 
• Some yield up to 3,000 XP/min.
• Cap: ~6.2 million XP/week (~77 levels)

5. Battle Royale Performance

Eliminations, surviving circles, looting, and exploring grant steady XP.

Can you still buy Battle Pass levels?

Yes. Even without Fortnite Battle Stars, you can still buy level skips using V-Bucks.

• Must own the Battle Pass first.
• Instant unlocks (great for late starters).
• Found in the Battle Pass screen.

How much XP do you need for level 200?

To reach Level 200 in Fortnite without Battle Stars, you need approximately:

• ~17.5 million XP total
• ~8M XP: Levels 1–100
• ~9.5M XP: Levels 101–200

This equals about 1.5–2 million XP per week for a 6-week grind.