The Rise of Fortnite Esports
Fortnite: Battle Royale is making its mark in the world of esports.
The esports scene for Fortnite is growing rapidly, and OpTic Gaming’s Davis “Hitch” Edwards is diving into the action by hosting his own tournament featuring some big names in the Fortnite community.
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Hitch has announced the Summertime Showdown, a $5,000 two-versus-two co-ed Fortnite tournament that will take place on Thursday, June 7.
The tournament roster includes well-known Fortnite players like TSM’s Ali “Myth” Kabbani and popular streamers such as Jack “CouRage” Dunlop. In addition, professional gamers from other esports, including notable Call of Duty players Damon “Karma” Barlow, Adam “KiLLa” Sloss, and Jordan “ProoFy” Cannon, will be competing.
The prize pool distribution for the tournament has not been announced yet, but Hitch has partnered with Turtle Beach and Ultra Arena to make it happen.
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While the specific rules for the Summertime Showdown have not been disclosed, it’s likely that it will follow a similar format to UMG’s Friday Fortnite tournaments. In these tournaments, duos team up and compete in Squads matches, playing up to three games to determine the winners based on the number of kills.
Fortnite tournaments have always been filled with exciting plays, and Hitch’s Summertime Showdown No. 3 will be no exception. The tournament is set to kick off at 5pm CT on Thursday.