Cancel Fortnite Crew directly through your Epic Games account

You cancel Fortnite Crew the same way you started it — through your Epic Games account settings, not through the game itself. The process takes about two minutes and stops your next monthly charge immediately, though you keep access to the current month's benefits until your billing date passes.

Go to www.epicgames.com and sign in with the account linked to your Crew subscription. Click your account name in the top right, then select Account. From there, choose Subscriptions on the left menu. You'll see Fortnite Crew listed with a Manage button next to it — click that button, then select Cancel Subscription. Epic will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may show you a discount offer to stay. Decline if you want to leave, and the cancellation is complete.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through epicgames.com in your account settings under Subscriptions, not through the Fortnite game client.
  • You keep your current month's benefits (the Battle Pass, 1,000 V-Bucks, and cosmetics) until your next billing date, even after canceling.
  • Your next monthly charge stops immediately — cancellation takes effect right away, not at the end of your billing cycle.
  • If you subscribed through PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or mobile, you may need to cancel through that platform's store instead of Epic's website.

Canceling through console or mobile stores

If you signed up for Fortnite Crew through PlayStation Network, Xbox Game Pass, Nintendo Switch Online, or a mobile app store, you cannot cancel it through Epic Games' website. Each platform handles its own subscriptions separately, and Epic cannot access those accounts to cancel them.

For PlayStation, go to your Profile, select Account, then Subscriptions, find Fortnite Crew, and choose Cancel Subscription. On Xbox, open Settings, go to Account, then Subscriptions, select Fortnite Crew, and click Manage to cancel. On Nintendo Switch, open eShop, select your account icon, choose Subscriptions, find Fortnite Crew, and cancel from there. If you subscribed through iOS or Android, the process depends on whether you used the Epic Games app or a third-party launcher — check your app store's subscription settings under your account.

What happens to your V-Bucks and Battle Pass after canceling

Canceling Fortnite Crew does not delete your V-Bucks (the in-game currency) or remove cosmetics you've already earned. Any V-Bucks you received as part of the subscription stay in your account permanently and you can spend them on anything in the shop. The Battle Pass you're currently on also stays active until the season ends, even though you won't get next month's Battle Pass for free.

The only thing you lose is the monthly benefits going forward — no more free Battle Pass each season, no more 1,000 V-Bucks per month, and no more exclusive cosmetics. If you want to keep the Battle Pass for the next season, you'll need to either buy it separately with V-Bucks or resubscribe to Crew before the current season ends.

Stopping charges if you cannot access your account

If you've lost access to your Epic Games account or cannot log in, contact Epic Games Support directly at www.epicgames.com/help. Explain that you need to cancel a Fortnite Crew subscription and cannot access the account. Epic will ask you to verify your identity — usually by providing the email address on the account and answering security questions — then they can cancel the subscription for you.

If you subscribed through a console or mobile store instead of Epic's website, contact that platform's support team. PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Apple, and Google all have their own support channels for subscription issues, and they can cancel on your behalf if you verify your account ownership.

Preventing accidental resubscription

After you cancel, Fortnite Crew will not automatically restart unless you manually resubscribe. Epic does not have a setting that automatically renews a canceled subscription. However, if you see a promotional offer in the game or on the Epic Games website offering a discount on Crew, make sure you do not click it by accident — clicking through will start a new subscription immediately.

If you accidentally resubscribe, you can cancel again using the same steps. Some payment methods and platforms offer a grace period (usually 24 to 48 hours) where you can request a refund for an unwanted charge, but this depends on your bank or payment provider, not on Epic Games.

Checking your subscription status

To confirm your cancellation went through, return to www.epicgames.com, sign in, go to Account, and select Subscriptions. If Fortnite Crew no longer appears on that page, the cancellation is complete. If it still shows as active, the cancellation did not process — try canceling again or contact Epic Games Support.

You can also check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Epic Games. They typically send one within a few minutes of canceling, though sometimes it takes up to an hour. If you don't receive a confirmation email and the subscription still shows as active in your account, the cancellation may not have saved — refresh the page or try the process again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Fortnite Crew charges monthly, and canceling does not refund the current month's charge. You keep the Battle Pass and V-Bucks for the rest of that month, then the subscription ends. If you believe you were charged in error or your payment method was used without permission, contact Epic Games Support or your payment provider to dispute the charge.

Will canceling delete my Fortnite account or my cosmetics?

No. Canceling Crew only stops the monthly subscription. Your account, all cosmetics, V-Bucks, and progress stay exactly as they are. You can still play Fortnite and use everything you own — you just won't get the monthly free items anymore.

Can I cancel and resubscribe later without losing anything?

Yes. You can cancel anytime and resubscribe whenever you want. Your account and everything on it will be waiting. If you resubscribe during a season, you'll get that season's Battle Pass immediately, but you won't get the free V-Bucks or cosmetics from months you were not subscribed.

What if the Manage button is not showing up in my subscriptions?

This usually means you're not signed into the account that has the subscription, or the subscription is linked to a console or mobile store instead of your Epic Games account. Try signing out completely, clearing your browser cache, and signing back in. If you subscribed through PlayStation, Xbox, or mobile, cancel through that platform's store instead.