A sealed 2017 Xbox One copy of Fortnite just sold for $42,500. Discover why this f2p game has become a rare collector’s item worth a fortune!

A 2017 physical copy of Fortnite just sold for $42,500 at Heritage Auctions. Why is this “free-to-play” game fetching such a high price? It’s a sealed Xbox One version, in perfect condition, that is now attracting collectors.

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A Boxed Version of Fortnite Sells for $42,500

You read that right. A physical copy of Fortnite recently found a buyer for $42,500 during an auction held by Heritage Auctions, as reported by Dexerto.This is a specific edition for Xbox One, dating from 2017, which includes the “Storm Master Weapon” pack. But what justifies such an exorbitant price for a game that is, fundamentally, free?

The answer lies in its exceptional condition. This box has been officially certified as “Wata 10 A++ Sealed.”This is quite simply the best possible grade given by experts. It means the game is in impeccable condition and, most importantly, is still factory sealed.

A graded physical copy of Fortnite sold for $42,500 at an auction.

With a perfect Wata 10 A++, it’s the highest-graded copy of the game ever recorded‼️

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Far from the Super Mario 64 Record

This $42,500 amount may seem crazy, but it is still very far from the all-time record for a video game. According to Guinness World Records, the title of “most expensive video game sold in an online auction” belongs to Super Mario 64. In 2021, a copy of the famous Nintendo game sold for the astronomical sum of $1,560,000.

Meanwhile, the Game Prepares for Chapter 7

This unusual sale comes as Fortnite is about to hit another major milestone in-game. Epic Games has confirmed the end-of-Chapter 6 event. It will take place this November 29 at 8:00 PM (CET) and will mark the beginning of the highly anticipated Chapter 7.

A large portion of the new content has already leaked and should be available right at launch. For the first time, it will be possible to experience the event from the Xbox app on PC. This new feature follows the recent integration of the Fortnite Crew into the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Confirming the arrival of iconic cinema names like Kill Bill and Back to the Future.

The Island has a new problem. A big one. pic.twitter.com/zTClF9MiBf

— Fortnite (@Fortnite) November 25, 2025

In Conclusion: A Collector’s Sale That Says a Lot About Fortnite’s Legacy

From a simple free-to-play game to a collector’s item worth tens of thousands of dollars, Fortnite continues to surprise, all while preparing for its future with a new chapter. This time hitting the nostalgia of classic as well as impactful cinema icons.

What do you think of this price? Do you still own any old, sealed video games? Let us know in the comments!

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