Fortnite has been undergoing one of its best periods in recent memory, as with the new season releasing, there is a ton of content for players to check out
Now, in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1, a brand new season of Competitive is right around the corner, and we’ve got all the details.
Here’s what we know!
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 Competitive Roadmap: Full Details and More
The new Fortnite Season has already been memorable, as players got to experience all the new content, including the new map, alongside the new mythic weapons.
Now, players will want to get in the know about all the competitive event happening soon.
Here’s what Epic has had to say regarding this.
2024 FNCS
Congratulations to Mero and Cooper for winning the 2023 FNCS Global Championship, and of course, FNCS will return in 2024! Grab your Duo and prepare for tournaments to begin later this season with more details to be shared in January.
SCORING UPDATES FOR TOURNAMENTS
In addition to earning points for final match placement and earned eliminations, players will be able to score bonus points by completing the following mid-match objectives (in tournaments where these objectives are offered):
- Capturing a Forecast Tower
- Capturing the Rift Loot Island POI
We’re currently looking at new ways in future Seasons to earn tournament points through mid-match objectives.
RANKED CUPS
We’re bringing back Ranked Cups in Chapter 5 Season 1! Players will have the opportunity to play as a squad, as a duo, or go solo against other competitors of the same rank pool, in both Battle Royale and Zero Build. For the Duos and Squads competitions, we are opening up the option to queue as a Solo Fill player so you can be matchmade with other Solo Fill players.
Earn at least 75 points in any Ranked Cup session to earn the High Society Ranker Glider! These Gliders have dynamic designs showcasing the color of the highest rank you’ve reached this Season.
MIX-UP MONDAYS
Mix-Up Mondays are back in the mix! Get ready for a weekly dose of excitement, with scoring, formats, and goals shaking up each week. Drop in every Monday and showcase your skills.
VICTORY CASH CUPS
Victory Cash Cups are returning in Battle Royale Chapter 5 Season 1 for Solo Battle Royale and Duos Zero Build, bringing more attainable cash prize opportunities for Fortnite competitors. Qualify for Round 2, then earn a cash prize with every Victory Royale obtained during that round!
You can find the schedule for Victory Cash Cups by checking the “Compete” tab in-game. Victory Cash Cups will require you to be at least Gold I in Ranked Battle Royale or Ranked Zero Build (depending on whether you’re competing in the Solo Victory Cash Cup or Duos Zero Build Victory Cash Cup).
PLAYSTATION CUPS
Mark your calendars, PlayStation players! Compete in the Fortnite PlayStation Cups as a Solo from December 8, 2023, through January 14, 2024. Please see below for the dates of each Qualifier and Finals:
- December 8 – Zero Build PlayStation Cup Qualifier 1
- December 9 – Battle Royale PlayStation Cup Qualifier 1
- December 15 – Zero Build PlayStation Cup Qualifier 2
- December 16 – Battle Royale PlayStation Cup Qualifier 2
- January 13 – Zero Build PlayStation Cup Finals
- January 14 – Battle Royale PlayStation Cup Finals
The top 50 highest-scoring players from each Qualifier Cup will qualify for either the Battle Royale or Zero Build Finals (depending on if they qualified in Battle Royale or Zero Build) on January 13 or January 14. Players in both Finals will compete for a share of $250,100!
Whether or not you make it to the Finals, you can get an in-game reward in the Qualifiers! Players who earn at least 25 points in one of the qualifying sessions will earn the Tough Chuggus Loading Screen:
The PlayStation Cups will require you to be at least Bronze I in Ranked Battle Royale or Ranked Zero Build, depending on whether you’re competing in the Battle Royale or Zero Build track.
CASH CUPS
The traditional Battle Royale Duos Cash Cups are back for this Season, offering an opportunity to team up with your Duos partner and engage in two rounds of intense Battle Royale competition. Stay updated on the Duos Cash Cups schedule by navigating to the “Compete” tab in-game.
To participate in the Cash Cups, you must be at least Gold I rank in Ranked Battle Royale.
CONSOLE CASH CUP
Console players! In Chapter 5 Season 1, call your Duos partner and drop into up to four Duos Console Cash Cups instead of the seasonal Console Champions Cup. These Duos Console Cash Cups will only be available for players competing on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The Cups will be in a two-round format — qualify for Round 2 for an opportunity to earn cash prizes!
The Console Cash Cup will be a Battle Royale competition, and the rank requirement will be at least Platinum I in Ranked Battle Royale.
