Finally, since its release a couple years back, an official in-game ranked play system is being implemented under the name of Arena Mode once again. This is potentially an encouraging step forward for the competitive scene which is already on the back foot – hopefully Epic Games develops it instead of utilizing it as an open bracket only. Read on for all the details!
This is actually returning to the game from last year, when it was used as a platform for players to qualify for the 2019 Fortnite World Cup which will not be taking place this year unfortunately. Instead, it will now be used to obtain positions in other events later on in the year. Arena mode this year will keep most of the past features while implementing new ones.
- Solos, Duos and Trios
- From Open League, Division One – one can rank up to Division 10, Champion Division III
- Points, or Hype points, determined by eliminations and placement
- Bus Fare from Division Four onwards
- A player cannot be demoted from a division
- Division 1-4 (Open League), Division 4-7 (Contender League) and Division 8-10 (Champion League)
This is it – players once again have a chance to prove their worth online and make a name for themselves through a potential new career. Until now, FNCS events and potential Fortnite World Cup Online Qualifiers are what seem to be on the line apart from the weekly Cash Cups.
Do bear in mind the material rules, the in-game mechanics unique to Arena Mode such as Siphon and other regulations making their way to the new season.
The question most people have on their mind is – is it worth grinding Arena Mode? Due to the cancellation of this year’s world cup and with the popularity of other titles at the moment, such as Valorant and Call of Duty: Warzone, the community might be tempted to look for greener pastures.
Also, a recent update from Fortnite following the addition of this year’s Arena mode has simply torn the community due to a buff to controller aim assist which was already slandered as ‘aim-botting’ by PC players. These contradicting moves make it difficult to interpret how interested Epic Games really is in their competitive scene and if change is coming like they promised themselves.
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