Fortnite Fans,

Fortnite’s replay system is now live and we couldn’t be more thrilled to finally put it into your hands. We’re issuing an all-hands-on-deck situation: We want to see what you can do with this nifty new system, creating your best Fortnite Battle Royale highlights video!

For more details on the new replay system, head here.

What’s in it for you?

Glad you asked! Submit a highlights video of your own gameplay using the new Replay system tools for a chance to win a high-end Alienware Aurora PC package, Atomos Ninja Flame high-resolution monitor-recorder, exclusive Fortnite swag, and more!
NOTE: Your submission must be original and can only include personal gameplay.

The contest begins today, April 13 and runs until April 26. Send us your best by April 26 at 11:59 ET to be eligible. For the full rules + requirements, head over to this blog!

Once the contest ends, we will review and announce the winners on April 30. Selected winners will win the following:

• Grand...

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FORTNITE – SOLO SHOWDOWN

Official Contest Rules

By participating in the Fortnite – Solo Showdown Limited Time Mode (the “Contest”), Contestants agree to be bound by these Fortnite - Solo Showdown Official Contest Rules (the “Rules”), which are binding and final on matters relating to this Contest.

SUMMARY:

In the Solo Showdown LTM you will be placed against other self-selected competitors making this the ultimate test of survival.  Placements in this limited time mode will be specially tracked and determine rewards you receive at the end of the event. The top 100 players will be awarded.

Your first 50 matches in the Solo Showdown LTM will be counted towards your Score.  You must play 50 Solo Showdown LTM matches to be eligible for a prize.

AWARDS:

1st Place: 50,000 V-bucks

2nd - 4th Place: 25,000 V-Bucks

5th – 50th Place: 13,500 V-bucks

51st – 100th Place: 7,500 V-bucks

HOW TO ENTER:

Play at least 50 matches in the Solo Showdown LTM.

CONTEST PERIOD:

The Contest is open, a...

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Do I need a Twitch Prime membership to redeem the Twitch Prime Pack within Fortnite?
Yes.
 
What exactly will I receive when I redeem the Twitch Prime Pack #2?
This pack includes 4 distinct items, all of which are exclusively available to Twitch Prime members:

• Battle Royale Trailblazer Outfit: On the forefront of victory.
• Battle Royale True North Back Bling: Find your way.
• Battle Royale Tenderizer Pickaxe: Leave a good first impression.
• Battle Royale Freestylin’ Emote: Tear up the dance floor.

Note: All items are cosmetic only and provide no competitive advantage. All items for Twitch Prime Pack #2 are for Battle Royale only.
 
How do I get my Twitch Prime content for Fortnite?
If you already have an active Twitch Prime membership (either paid or free trial), log in on Twitch to begin the claim process for this content.   
 
I already linked my Twitch and Epic account when I claimed the first Twitch Prime Pack. Do I need to claim again to get the current Twitch Prime content? 
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Wield true power… the Infinity Gauntlet. Starting now, you can become Thanos in the Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup.

Drop in Solo as you hunt for and fight over the Infinity Gauntlet. The first to equip the Gauntlet will transform into the mighty Thanos and wield the Gauntlet’s power!

You will need some serious firepower to take down Thanos. Only Rare, Epic and Legendary weapons appear in this Limited Time Mashup. Take down Thanos, equip the Gauntlet and claim Victory!

This collaboration started as a simple phone conversation between Epic and Marvel over a mutual appreciation for Fortnite and Avengers. We worked closely over the following weeks to bring these two worlds together and landed on the Limited Time Mashup, Infinity Gauntlet. When we saw the movie last weekend, which was incredible, we were even more excited.

This is a collaborative experiment between friends from start to finish. Jump in tomorrow, play and experience Fortnite x Avengers. It’s unlike anything w...

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Since Fortnite: Save the World’s launch, we have envisioned a way for players to take steps to customize their items to suit their playstyle. It’s here and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Introducing the Perk Recombobulator!

In patch v4.2, we’re introducing a way for you to choose and upgrade the perk loadout for your favorite weapons and traps!

Unlocking the Perk Recombobulator
The Perk Recombobulator is unlocked when you complete Plankerton Storm Shield Defense 2. At that point, a sequence of two side-quests will become available that, upon completion, reward you with a large number of brand new resources to use in the Perk Recombobulator. Be sure to complete these quests to get a head-start with your item customization!

To access the Perk Recombobulator, visit the item upgrade screen, and navigate to the new ‘Modify Perks’ option.

RE-PERK! and PERK-UP!
Replacing or Upgrading perks costs two new resources: RE-PERK! and PERK-UP!, respectively.

RE-PERK! is available through...

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Hey everyone,

Today we’re revealing our new Limited Time Mode: Solo Showdown.

Trying to prove yourself on the battlefield? Queue up for the Solo Showdown mode for a hotly contested Battle Royale experience. Unlike other LTMs, Solo Showdown will not change core gameplay of the current Solo mode. Instead, you will be placed against other self-selected competitors making this the ultimate test of survival.

The Fortnite team will frequently update this blog with the Solo Showdown standings. Top performers will be rewarded at the conclusion of this competition.*

AWARDS:

1^st Place:  50,000 V-Bucks

2^nd - 4^th  Place:  25,000 V-Bucks

5^th – 50^th Place:  13,500 V-Bucks

51^st – 100^th Place:  7,500 V-Bucks

Your first 50 matches in the Solo Showdown LTM will be counted towards your Score. You can see the full rules here.

We’ll be using the Solo Showdown as a one-off stepping stone to learn how to build great events for all types of players. If you crave testing and improving your own skills...

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Hi all,

Since launch, we’ve been working to make the experience better, including a number of quality of life and performance improvements.

CUSTOMIZABLE HUD

We’ve heard your requests for the ability to customize the HUD and, earlier this week, we added this feature to the game. Try it out and let us know what you think. We’re excited to get this into your hands!

Customizable HUD In-game

VOICE CHAT

We know that communication is key when you’re squadding up for that Victory Royale, so we’re working to bring voice chat to mobile. On top of that, you’ll be able to chat with your teammates regardless of platform!

We’re also looking to make it really easy to mute yourself, other players, or open up all communications with a simple tap. There will be a button on the screen that lets you mute yourself, mute everyone in your party, or go back to open-microphone.

GAMEPLAY AND CONTROLS

We’re continuing to work on improvements. Some upcoming examples include improving Autorun and add...

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Fortnite Competitors!

Grab your gear, drop in and start training. Since the launch of Fortnite Battle Royale we’ve watched the passion for community competition grow and can’t wait to empower you to battle with the best.

In the 2018 - 2019 season, Epic Games will provide $100,000,000 to fund prize pools for Fortnite competitions. We’re getting behind competitive play in a big way, but our approach will be different - we plan to be more inclusive, and focused on the joy of playing and watching the game.

Stay tuned for more details about competitive structures and eligible platforms in the weeks ahead!

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The Fortnite community has reached new heights in 2018 and it’s because of you, the fans. All of our players, partners and friends have helped make Fortnite so awesome this year… it’s time to celebrate! Where are we dropping?
Downtown Los Angeles! The Battle Bus is en-route to E3 2018 and the whole squad is coming. Join us at the Fortnite booth 2723 in the South Hall of the LA Convention Center, or tune-in to the 100-player Pro-Am featuring your favorite Fortnite pros and celebrities.

Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am

On Tuesday, June 12th, 50 pros and 50 celebrities will pair up to earn the ultimate Victory Royale. And you can win too! Tune into the live stream for a chance to win a Fortnite fan swag bag. One lucky viewer will receive the ultimate grand-prize VIP loadout. So what’s the loot? Six swag bags will be given away including:

• T-Shirt
• Hat
• Pins
• Socks
• And More!

And one Epic VIP swag bag - what’s inside? We’ll be revealing that live!

Join one of our official lives...

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What’s up Fortnite community, Let’s take a dive into some of the things we’re working on behind the scenes!

Controller

We’re looking at ways to make battling, building, and moving in Fortnite feel great on controller. We took an initial step with Builder Pro and feedback from you to create a better experience for console players swapping between building pieces.  Builder Pro Improvements
We heard your feedback about Builder Pro feeling inconsistent.  Sometimes after quickly switching to a building piece, it would not place when you pressed the button.  Similarly, Turbo Building could force you to let go and re-press to start building again, making it unreliable.  We’ve fixed these issues, and Builder Pro should feel consistent. Turbo Building Improvements
In the v4.3 update we’ve fixed various reported problems with the Turbo Building feature, such as building being cancelled while cycling through traps or after pressing certain combinations of buttons. We’ve also made Turbo Building f... Read more

FORTNITE – BLITZ SHOWDOWN

Official Contest Rules

By participating in the Fortnite – Blitz Showdown Limited Time Mode (the “Contest”), Contestants agree to be bound by these Fortnite - Blitz Showdown Official Contest Rules (the “Rules”), which are binding and final on matters relating to this Contest.

SUMMARY:

In the Blitz Showdown LTM you will be placed against other self-selected competitors making this the ultimate test of survival.  Placements in this limited time mode will be specially tracked and determine rewards you receive at the end of the event. The top 100 players in each server region will be awarded.

Your first 25 matches in the Blitz Showdown LTM will be counted towards your Score.  You must play 25 Blitz Showdown LTM matches to be eligible for a prize.

AWARDS:

1st Place: 20,000 V-bucks
2nd - 5th Place: 13,500 V-Bucks
6th – 100th Place: 7,500 V-bucks

HOW TO ENTER:

Play at least 25 matches in the Blitz Showdown LTM within the same server region.  Note that ‘NAE’ and...

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Hey everyone,

We received great suggestions and advice for Solo Showdown over the course of the competitive LTM from players all over the world who participated. The Fortnite team also has a few fun stats to share from the Solo Showdown LTM.

• For the top 100 players, the average eliminations per game was 4.96
• Average Solo Showdown match length was 5% longer than regular solo.
• The tiebreaker difference between #100 and #101 was seven eliminations.
• The European region had the most players in the top 1000.
• Teamers were banned from the event and cheaters were permanently banned from Fortnite.

We’re pumped to bring our players another competitive experience with a new Limited Time Mode: Blitz Showdown.*

What’s Different?

Blitz Showdown picks up on the pace and speed. Circles will be faster, combat more rapid, and eliminations now factor into the final scores. After 25 games, you will be scored based on each match’s placement and eliminations. And we’ll be rewarding 100 players th...

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Fortnite Competitors,

In less than a year, Fortnite has grown to 125 million players. To celebrate the community and embrace competitive play, last month we announced that Epic will be providing $100,000,000 to fund prize pools for Fortnite competitions during the 2018-2019 season. Today, we’re excited to share more details!

We’ll be supporting community organized events, online events, and major organized competitions all over the world, where anyone can participate, and anyone can win. Fortnite World Cup Qualifiers begin in Fall 2018, and culminate in the first Fortnite World Cup in late 2019. Whether you’re in the competition or watching at home, we want this to be fun for everyone.

What about the specifics? The $100,000,000 will be split between many events at different levels of competition around the globe. Fortnite World Cup play will focus on Solos and Duos, but there’ll be plenty of opportunities to squad-up in competition, too.

This is for you, the players. Qualificat...

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TL;DR - We are going to continue to make changes to evolve the game to give players multiple ways to counter each other in combat, and create more strategies to win the game.  Fortnite is constantly evolving. Our goal with any changes is to keep the game fun and interesting, keeping it feeling fresh and new.  It’s important to support a variety of late game strategies, that don’t boil down to “just build lol”. We strongly believe that the evolution of Fortnite supports a wide range of play styles and counterplay. Currently, the superiority of shotguns, rockets, and uncapped building are such a dominant play style in the final circle that most other strategies are being drowned out.

Recent & Upcoming Changes

We have made a few changes recently -- and will continue to make more -- to give you options to counter other players in combat, especially in the late game. We are exploring changes to weapon balance and resource economy, like e.g. resource caps.

Moving Forward

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#FortniteBlockbuster

Lights, camera, superhero action!

WINNERS!

Congratulations to all the winners of the Blockbusters contest! Your mastery of the replay tool and narrative prowess wowed both the Fortnite community and us here at Epic. We look forward to seeing more blockbusters from all of you! Be on the lookout for your rewards, they should be deposited directly to your account, enjoy!

Grand Prize Winner (25,000 V-Bucks) :

• Janthony - Prepare For Collision

Finalists (10,000 V-Bucks):

• sass -  Tilted's Angel
• UndeadPathfinder - Recollection
• Christianos -  RAID
• wiziBlimp - The Scourge of Wailing Woods
• DEWILL - Grand Pair Showdown

Honorable Mentions (2,500 V-Bucks):

• MimePka - RIVALS
• impercua - Birth of a Hero
• Yo im Jesus - Omega vs Carbide

A PRIZE FIT FOR A HERO

Submit your creations for a chance to have your film featured in-game on the Risky Reels screen for all of the Fortnite community to see, a poster for your film in the Fortnite world, V-Bucks, and...

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We are excited to announce that this summer Epic Games will host the Summer Skirmish series. We’re kicking off an 8-week series of competitions where we’ll be awarding $8,000,000 in prize money. The events start this weekend with a $250,000 Duos competition.  Participants will be made up of community creators and Fortnite players who have demonstrated their competitive prowess. The format and competitors may change from week-to-week, so stay on your toes!

Please Note: In order to jumpstart the competition, invitations for the inaugural Summer Skirmish matches have already been sent.  Stay tuned for more information on how you can qualify for an event.

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Heya folks,

Season 5 is finally here! Drop in now and experience Fortnite like you’ve never seen before.

WORLDS COLLIDE!

Drop into Season 5, where we’re introducing all kinds of changes to the map!  A viking ship, desert outpost, and ancient statues have appeared on the island, changing the world of Fortnite as we know it. On top of that, Fortnite’s first four person vehicle has arrived! Hop in a zippy ATK (All Terrain Kart) with your squad and uncover all new mysteries and locations, the possibilities are endless! 

For the full list of changes in Season 5, visit the v5.0 patch notes page.

FORTNITE MAP UPDATE

A drought has eclipsed Moisty Mire! In its place you'll find a desert outpost, filled with loot and new opportunity.

Explore the map and discover new locations scattered all over the island!

FORTNITE SEASON 5 BATTLE PASS

A new Season means an all new Battle Pass, packed with over 100 new rewards. It’s available right now in-game for 950 V-Bucks. Challenge your...

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Happy Birthday Fortnite Fans!

Starting July 24th, we’ll be celebrating #Fortnite1st with a limited time in-game event! You can earn special birthday cosmetics by completing birthday challenges and quests in-game. From the birthday Battle Bus to the sploder husks carrying a tasty surprise, we can’t wait to party with you! The in-game celebration lasts until August 7!

Each challenge you complete will unlock a slice of the birthday cosmetic set. Share your squad’s best birthday cake dance party with #Fortnite1st on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

• Deal 1,000 damage to opponents to unlock the Fortnite Birthday! Emoticon
• Dance at different birthday cakes to unlock the Happy Birthday! Spray
• Play 14 matches to unlock 5,000 XP.
• Complete all 3 challenges to earn the Birthday Cake Back Bling

Complete the Fortnite Birthday questline in Save the World and earn the Birthday Brigade Ramirez Hero! Earn tickets to spend on Birthday Llamas which can contain Heroes and weapons from every eve...

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Week 2 Format

Highest Score Wins

The player with the highest score after 10 Solo matches will be named the winner. Victory Royales and Eliminations in this competition will be scored to determine placement at the end of the event. The top 20 players at the end of the Summer Skirmish will be awarded. You can also check the top players here. Victory Royale: +5 Points
Eliminations: +1 Point
20 Eliminations (game): +10 Points, $10,000 ~~~

Current Standings:

1. iDroPz_BoDiEs - 184, 10 Matches Played
2. FaZe cLoak - 165, 10 Matches Played
3. NICKMERCS - 159, 10 Matches Played
4. NRG Zayt - 149, 10 Matches Played
5. reaverlol - 149, 10 Matches Played
6. Typical Gamer - 147, 10 Matches Played
7. NotVivid - 147, 10 Matches Played
8. LiquidChap - 147, 10 Matches Played
9. Twitch.BlooTea - 146, 10 Matches Played
10. TSM_Daequan - 145, 10 Matches Played
11. Im_Murksman - 145, 10 Matches Played
12. Symfuhny - 143, 10 Matches Played
13. Reverse2k_TTV - 143, 10 Matches Played
14. Ninja - 140, 10 Matches Played
15. Liquid POACH - 1...

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Week 2 Format

Highest Score Wins

The player with the highest score after 10 Solo matches will be named the winner. Victory Royales and Eliminations in this competition will be scored to determine placement at the end of the event. The top 20 players at the end of the Summer Skirmish will be awarded. You can also check the top players here. Victory Royale: +5 Points
Eliminations: +1 Point
20 Eliminations (game): +10 Points, $10,000 ~~~

Current Standings:

1. KamoLRF - 174, 10 Matches Played
2. Supremacy Vato - 172, 10 Matches Played
3. Teekzie - 167, 10 Matches Played
4. Gentside TheVic - 162, 10 Matches Played
5. VP 7ssk7 - 158, 10 Matches Played
6. NemsYT - 150, 10 Matches Played
7. boyerxd - 149, 10 Matches Played
8. NyXx - 147, 10 Matches Played
9. FT_Fateu - 146, 10 Matches Played
10. FiveSkilI - 145, 10 Matches Played
11. Solary mzQQQ - 144, 10 Matches Played
12. GAL YUKES - 144, 10 Matches Played
13. Atlantis Mitr0 - 140, 10 Matches Played
14. RazZzero0oTwitch - 139, 10 Matches Played
15. M11Z - 138, 10 Matches Played
16. RB Scr...

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