Fortnite Makes Major Changes to Competitive Event

As a response to the recent mistakenly disqualified Fortnite players, Epic Games has announced that gamers will have another opportunity to participate in the Fortnite Championship Series with the addition of the Second Chance Qualifier. There are dozens of Fortnite tournaments that take place every week, and it’s a great way for players to put their skills to the test. Doing well in competitions makes it possible for players to make a name for themselves, gain access to cosmetics before they hit the shop, and even win some money.

These smaller competitions are great ways for high-skilled players to test themselves and train against others of the same caliber. However, every pro player’s objective is to be good enough to qualify for the FNCS, the Fortnite Championship Series. The FNCS is a global event and the biggest Fortnite tournament in the world. Those who make it past this tournament’s rigorous elimination phases will earn a place in the Global Championship LAN Event.

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Fortnite Creates Second Chance Qualifier for FNCS Major 1

Major 1 brings in players from NAC and Europe, some of the most competitive regions in the scene, and that is why it has its own separate LAN event to decide who makes it through to the finals. Unfortunately, some Fortnite players were disqualified from the FNCS a few hours before the Major 1 finals. This was a result of vague terms and guidelines on Epic’s part. The community and affected players immediately voiced their opinions, and thankfully, the company has now come up with a solution. Division 1 players will have the opportunity to participate in a Second Chance Qualifier, which will give them another chance to qualify for the Major 1 Summit.

The Second Chance Qualifier will take place on Tuesday, April 28, and Wednesday, April 29. All players in Division 1 can participate in the Second Chance Qualifier. The Top 50 Duos from the first day will move on to day two, where they will have to battle it out in six final games. As a consequence of these changes, the Major 1 Summit LAN event will be extended by a day and will last a total of three days instead. Since 150 players will compete in this event, the prize pool will also be increased. The top 15 teams will head to the grand finals of the Global Championship in November.

This drama stemmed from Epic Games disqualifying players due to their use of unauthorized software that gave them an unfair competitive advantage. This software was able to analyze game files and come up with an accurate route for the Battle Bus, which made it possible for players to plan their landing and get a head start in the early game. Fans and participants claimed that the tournament rules did not specify that this type of tool was prohibited and should have at least given players a warning before completely removing them from the competition.

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When Epic Games admitted its fault in this ordeal, it was already too late, as Major 1 finals had begun, and it was impossible for these players to participate anymore. Fans were especially outraged by the fact that one of the most famous Fortnite eSports players and former world champion, Bugha, would not get a chance to make it into the finals in 2026. Thankfully, a solution has been created, easing players’ minds.