Fortnite Removes Gold Bars in Mini-Season
Chapter 7 Mini-Season 1 Treasure Hunters drops Gold Bars and makes vendor services free.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Home Organization
Fortnite's Chapter 7 Mini-Season 1, Treasure Hunters, has removed Gold Bars from the game. Vendor purchases and NPC services on the new map are now free, and Vending Machines have been taken out.
Why it matters
The change alters how players acquire and spend in-game currency, shifting the economy away from Gold Bars toward free vendor access. Players accustomed to earning and saving Gold will need to adjust their strategy for the new season.
Gold Bars and Vending Machines have been removed from Chapter 7 Mini-Season 1, while Gizmos remain purchasable. Everything from Vendors is free in the season, and Vendors can be hired as Specialists to sell Rifts.
The players
Fortnite
Fortnite is a free-to-play battle royale and building game developed by Epic Games, known for its frequent seasonal updates and in-game economy changes.
The details
In Chapter 7 Mini-Season 1, Gold is no longer obtained from Chests, Vaults, or other sources, and NPC services on the new map are free. Players can hire Vendors as Specialists, who sell Rifts.
Timeline
Chapter 7 Mini-Season 1: Gold Bars removed and vendor services made free.
Season Structure
Fortnite's shift away from Gold Bars follows its established pattern of redesigning in-game currency and vendor systems with each new season. Mini-seasons such as Chapter 7 Mini-Season 1 show the game repeatedly reshaping how players earn and spend resources.
Players who relied on Gold Bars will need to plan around free vendor access and the removal of Vending Machines. Gizmos remain purchasable, so existing strategies centered on them still apply.
The takeaway
Seasonal currency changes can reshape how players approach a game, so reviewing new vendor and Gold rules at the start of each season helps players adapt quickly.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Game Rant.
