The upcoming 2024 Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia has added a huge title to its roster - Fortnite. This announcement comes as part of Saudi Arabia's National Gaming and Esports Strategy, aligning with the nation's Vision 2030 goals. This is everything you need to know about how Fortnite joins the Esports World Cup 2024!
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What is the Esports World Cup?
The Esports World Cup, organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation, is a multi-sport extravaganza that aims to make way for Saudi Arabia to position itself as a global gaming and esports hub.
This is what Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said:
"The Esports World Cup marks another milestone in Saudi Arabia's journey to become a global gaming and esports hub. This competition will enhance our progress towards achieving the goals of Vision 2030 by diversifying the economy, boosting tourism, creating jobs and providing world-class entertainment for citizens, residents and visitors".
Previously confirmed titles to join the World Cup event include Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Starcraft II, Counter-Strike 2, Honor of Kings, PUBG Battlegrounds, PUBG Mobile, Overwatch 2, and Dota 2.
Fortnite Joins the 2024 Esports World Cup
In a brief statement posted on X (Formerly Twitter), the Esports World Cup organizers revealed plans to introduce a new competitive UEFN island specifically designed for the Esports World Cup. However, details regarding the format and qualifications remain a secret.
It's worth noting that this Fortnite tournament is independent of Epic Games, the game's developer. The statement clarifies:
"This event is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Epic Games, Inc. Player information shared for this event will be managed by the event organizer, not Epic Games."
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How to Join the Esports World Cup 2024 LAN Event
Details regarding the qualification process for the LAN event are still unclear. The organizers have mentioned that there will be invitations for some players and opportunities for others to qualify. Whether there will be a distinct qualification process hasn't been confirmed yet.
There's a possibility that winners of the current FNCS (Fortnite Championship Series) could get direct invitations, similar to how athletes are invited to the Olympics.
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Fortnite's Competitive Scene
Fortnite's competitive scene is not stopping, with the ongoing Fortnite Championship Series taking place across different regions. It remains uncertain whether this series will overlap with the Esports World Cup.
Players who want to stay updated about the Esports World Cup event can keep on checking the official Fortnite tracker page and the Fortnite Tracker App, which monitors in-game performance.
We know you are excited to learn more about the new UEFN island and how players can qualify for Fortnite's involvement in the 2024 Esports World Cup. While waiting, players can always spend time playing and continuing their journey in the new Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2!
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