The biggest game on the planet sets its sites on more eSports additions.
Announced via Epic’s blog, Fortnite will be receiving an update that will include in-game tournaments. These tournaments will arrive in update 6.10, and will place all players at the same starting score. Scores are advanced over time with number of enemies defeated or reaching certain thresholds, and will result in in-game pins that make advance the players into the next round. The constantly updating score will also be used to pair up teams during matchmaking.
The tournaments can last from a couple of days to several weeks. Much like Splatoon‘s Splatfest events, the tournaments could entice a lot of players to hop online at the same time to play, especially if they become a regular feature. Furthermore, players can use whatever device they want, mashing mouse and keyboard players with touch screen and controller users.
Here’s the full schedule for the first set of tournaments:
- Alpha Tournament (Solo)
- Dates: October 16 – October 21
- Description: Participate in the first in-game tournament, spanning across several days of daily competition!
- Beta Tournament (Duo)
- Dates: October 23 – October 25
- Description: Grab a friend and take on the world – until you are the last two left.
- Friday Night Fortnite (Squad)
- Dates: October 19 – November 30
- Description: Join your friends every Friday and kick off your weekend with some exciting Squad action.
- Salty Springs Cup (Solo)
- Dates: October 27 – October 31
- Description: One week and three attempts to prove you’re the saltiest that Salty Springs has to offer.
- Tomato Temple Cup (Duo)
- Dates: October 28 – November 1
- Description: Become legends of the Tomato Temple Cup.
Source: Epic
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