With Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, Epic Games is bringing some changes to the competitive system. Here's everything you can expect with the new Season.
Fortnite's competitive game modes allow players to test their skills and prove who's the best in Battle Royale. Epic Games is known for hosting Cash Cups and other competitions to further promote the game's competitive community. And there's always a lot of cash involved.But just because things are going well doesn't mean Epic Games is resting on its laurels.
This article contains all the information about the latest competitive changes.
Fortnite Ranked Modes
The rank of all players was reset at the beginning of Chapter 5 Season 2 to give everyone a fresh start. Dive into battle now and play a ranked match to receive your new rank (one match for Battle Royale and Zero Build each).
Your rank will be a requirement for participating in tournaments that Epic organizes this season, among other factors.
For Chapter 5 Season 2, Fortnite offers the following ranked modes for Battle Royale:
Battle Royale:
- Solo
- Duo
- Trio
- Team
Zero Build:
- Solo
- Duos
Ranked Cups
The Ranked Cups are also making a comeback. Players will have the opportunity to compete in Battle Royale and Zero Build in team, duo, or solo formats against opponents with similar ranks.
This time, duo and team competitors can even queue solo and then form a group with other solo players in matchmaking.
Play at least six matches in any Ranked Cup to earn the Bolt of Light Loading Screen. Earn at least 25 points to earn the Chain of Stars Loading Screen, 50 points for the Constellation’s Wings Loading Screen, and 75 points for the Pantheon Ranker Glider!
This glider reflects the rank of the Ranked Cup you participated in at that time. So if you rank up, you'll need to participate in another Ranked Cup to upgrade the glider to match your rank.
Here's the schedule for the Ranked Cups this season:
Solo Ranked Cups
- April 4: Solo Ranked Cup #1 (ME)
- April 5: Solo Ranked Cup #1 (OCE, ASIA, EU, BR, NA)
- April 25: Solo Ranked Cup #2 (ME)
- April 26: Solo Ranked Cup #2 (OCE, ASIA, EU, BR, NA)
- May 16: Solo Ranked Cup #3 (ME)
- May 17: Solo Ranked Cup #3 (OCE, ASIA, EU, BR, NA)
Duo Ranked Cups
- April 5: Duos Ranked Cup #1 (ME)
- April 6: Duos Ranked Cup #1 (OCE, ASIA, EU, BR, NA)
- April 26: Duos Ranked Cup #2 (ME)
- April 27: Duos Ranked Cup #2 (OCE, ASIA, EU, BR, NA)
- May 17: Duos Ranked Cup #3 (ME)
- May 18: Duos Ranked Cup #3 (OCE, ASIA, EU, BR, NA)
Team Ranked Cups
- April 6: Squads Ranked Cup #1 (ME)
- April 7: Squads Ranked Cup #1 (OCE, ASIA, EU, BR, NA)
- April 27: Squads Ranked Cup #2 (ME)
- April 28: Squads Ranked Cup #2 (OCE, ASIA, EU, BR, NA)
- May 18: Squads Ranked Cup #3 (ME)
- May 19: Squads Ranked Cup #3 (OCE, ASIA, EU, BR, NA)
FNCS Returns
FNCS is already in full swing, but you can still qualify yourself in the open qualifiers for the finals at the end of the year.
The open qualifiers will take place from April 12th to April 21st.
PlayStation Cups
Get excited because the PlayStation Cups are back!
Compete solo in the Fortnite PlayStation Cups from May 31st to June 15th, 2024. Here are the dates for the qualifications and the finals:
- March 15 - Zero Build PlayStation Cup - Qualification 1
- March 16 - Battle Royale PlayStation Cup - Qualification 1
- March 22 - Zero Build PlayStation Cup - Qualification 2
- March 23 - Battle Royale PlayStation Cup - Qualification 2
- March 29 - Zero Build PlayStation Cup - Finals
- March 30 - Battle Royale PlayStation Cup - Finals
The top 50 players from each qualification will either advance to the finals for Zero Build on March 29 or the finals for Battle Royale on March 30. In both finals, players will compete for their share of $250,100!
Regardless of whether you make it to the finals, you can receive an in-game reward during the qualifications! Players who achieve at least 25 points in any of the qualifications will earn the "Ghoul Popsicle Spray" spray.
Cash Cups
What would Fortnite be without its Cash Cups? The well-known "Battle Royale" Duo Cash Cups are back in this season, giving you the opportunity to compete with your duo partner in two rounds of intense Battle Royale competition. To participate in the Cash Cups, you must have at least Gold I rank in Ranked Battle Royale.
Victory Cash Cups
Of course, the Victory Cash Cups are also returning in Chapter 5 Season 2 for Battle Royale in solo format and for Zero Build in duo format! Qualify for Round 2 and then earn a cash prize per epic victory in this round.
To participate in the Victory Cash Cups, you must have at least Gold I rank in the respective ranked modes. You can view the schedule of the Victory Cash Cups in the "Competition" tab of the game.
Console Cash Cups
There's something for console players out there this year too. Because the Console Cash Cups for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch players are back! The cups will consist of two rounds each – qualify with your duo partner for Round 2 to have a chance at cash prizes!
The Console Cash Cup will be a Battle Royale competition, and to participate, you must have at least Platinum I rank in Ranked Battle Royale.
As you can see, Chapter 5 Season 2 shouldn't be boring for you either.