Fortnite players are upset upon finding a paid slot machine in Steal the Brainrot following the addition of microtransactions.
Nowadays, Fortnite isn’t just known for its battle royale, as the game also features numerous modes, as well as Creative Islands built by fans.
One such example of the latter is Steal A Brainrot, a Creative mode that has seen massive popularity since its launch in 2025. However, following Fortnite’s latest update introducing microtransactions to UEFN in early 2026, things have taken a turn.
Fans are calling the mode out for being predatory and slamming Fortnite for allowing microtransactions in Creative in the first place, after Steal A Brainrot introduced a slot machine-style mechanic that lets players gamble in-game.
Fortnite players call out ‘slot machine’ in Steal the Brainrot
Before the update, Creative Islands relied on in-game currencies earned purely by playing. With microtransactions now enabled, players can instead spend real money for V-Bucks to then spend on paid mechanics.
According to a report from IGN, Steal A Brainrot began charging up to 4,900 V-Bucks for a loot box called the “Lucky Rot” shortly after the update went live. That’s roughly equivalent to around $35 USD. Meanwhile, the loot box is said to contain a rare brainrot animal.
While the loot box raised eyebrows, most of the backlash has focused on a different feature, and that’s none other than a lucky wheel mechanic that many players have compared to a slot machine.
Players can spin the wheel for a chance at various rewards, such as Aqua Slap or the Secret Lucky Pot, each with its own probability, by spending 100 V-Bucks (around $1) per spin.
This didn’t sit right with a number of players, given that a lot of children tend to play Fortnite. Many have taken their frustrations to social media, hoping Epic will do something about it.
“Gambling and scamming kids. This s*** gotta be illegal,” wrote one user.
Another added: “It’s sad that microtransactions and ad revenue are being targeted at children.”
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