Fortnite Competitive Update: Arena Adjustments, Competitive Support Discord and More

Competitors,

We hope you’re enjoying Chapter 3 Season 3 so far! We wanted to touch on a few of the competitive offerings this Season, some Arena adjustments, and other topics that we know you’ll want to hear.

Arena Adjustments

Our intention is to provide a better quality matchmaking experience for players of all Hype levels. Progressing to later Divisions in Arena may take longer for some, but the quality of games along the way should be improved from previous seasons. Players in our top Divisions may experience longer matchmaking queue times in an effort to provide quality matches.

Super Hype Cups - Jump Start Arena Progression

If you want to get a head start on your Arena progression, make sure you play in our Super Hype Cups on June 18 and June 19. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a significant amount of Hype to start the competitive season that could immediately place you into higher Divisions after we reset Hype on June 21. Any Hype earned during these cups will be awarded on June 21 after Hype resets.

First Cash Cups

Our first wave of Cash Cups begins with the Zero Build Fridays and the Quick Cash Cups on June 24, followed by the Duos Cash Cup on June 25. Players must reach Contender League by then to be eligible to participate in these events.

Zero Build Fridays do not have any Arena division requirements. However, your Epic account must be level 100 to be eligible to participate. Check your Epic account level in the Career Tab in-game. For all eligibility requirements, please read our Fortnite Cash Cup & Hype Cup Chapter 3 Season 3 Official Rules that will be in the Tournament Rules Library later next week.

Starting June 27, the Solo Cash Cup, Console Solo Cash Cup, Duos Cash Cup, and Trios Cash Cups will require reaching Champion League in Arena.

The Player Pointer - Helpful Tips and Reminders

When competing in any top-tier tournament with set lobbies, players should consider mastering different drop strategies and drop spots. Over the course of several games, circumstances may change causing different strategies to become more favorable. We encourage players to explore these different options and utilize them when necessary.

Claim Your Competitive Prizes

This is a reminder to all competitive players to claim your competitive prizes by completing the prize verification process when those prizes are released. Log into epicgames.com/competitive to view any prizes that you currently have available. As stated in our rules, if you do not complete the prize verification process within 45 days from the date an official prize notice was sent, that prize may expire. Go claim your prizes!

Competitive Support Discord - Join Today

We’re excited to officially roll out our Fortnite Competitive Support Discord Server! Players who experience issues while participating in our in-game tournaments may submit a ticket in the Fortnite Competitive Support Discord Server for competition admins to review and support. You can also use the Fortnite Competitive Support Discord Server to report any gameplay bugs or potential cheaters you may encounter or observe during a tournament.

Note: The Fortnite Competitive Support Discord Server is only intended to be used for competitive support in connection with online Fortnite tournaments. Support requests related to competitive ban appeals and/or other account issues should be directed to our Player Support service.

FNCS Invitational 2022 Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve noticed a few of the same questions surfacing regarding the FNCS Invitational 2022 and wanted to take the time to answer what we can right now.

How do I get invited?

There is no specific qualification path or method for players to receive or otherwise request an invitation to participate in the FNCS Invitational 2022. To be clear, all invites will be awarded at our sole discretion. However, performing well in this season’s FNCS is a potential way to catch our eye. The first wave of invitations will begin in the coming weeks.

Will splitting from my Duo partner hurt my chances of being invited?

No, splitting from your Duo partner last season will have no impact on whether you get invited.

We’ll have more information coming later to answer other questions you may have, and we’ll keep you updated on the FNCS Invitational 2022 through our competitive social channels.