Fortnite
Over the last few hours, a new wave of leaks has arrived for the famous Epic Games battle royale that could have definitively dismantled the theories according to which the WandaVision skins are about to arrive in Fortnite Chapter 2.The dataminer they have in fact got their hands on the video and audio files of the next portal, or the one whose code name is Skirmish, and there are very few doubts about the identity of the two skins that it will bring into the game. Observing the material published by the various leakers we can in fact see that Suzaku Castle, the historical stage of Ryu from Street Fighter, is about to appear in the background of the portal, while the musical theme of the protagonist of the fighting series can be heard approaching the dimensional gap. Since the skin set will include a male and female costume, it seems obvious that we will soon be able to purchase Ryu and Chun-Li in the Item Shop, perhaps in a bundle that will save some V-Bucks.
By what concerns the second and last portal of the season, could be a welcome return: Thanos. We know with certainty that the latest skin belongs to a man whose size may be larger than traditional skins and we would not be surprised if Marvel and Epic Games collaborate again to make the costume of the popular movie and comic villain available in the store. br>
Before leaving you to the tweets of the dataminer with the files extracted from the Street Fighter themed game, we remind you that on our pages you will find the guide on how to complete all the challenges of Week 12 of Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5.
'Fortnite' FNCS Qualifier 2 Start Time, Format, Leaderboard and How to Watch
Fortnite continues its FNCS action for Season 5, and that means a second round of qualifiers is about to begin. Below, we recap all you need to know about the event, including its regional start times, format details and an explanation of how to access the latest leaderboard. Hoping for your shot at Fortnite World Cup glory? Here's all you need to know to compete.
What time does FNCS qualifier 2 start?Unlike many of the skin-focused tournaments we've seen in Fortnite over the past few weeks, there are slight variations in start times based on the region in which you decide to compete. With that in mind, we've listed all the start times for this weekend's FNCS action in Eastern Standard Time:
NA East
NA West
Europe
Oceania
Brazil
Asia
Middle East
Remember that each Epic account is only able to compete in one region, so choose your region wisely. In the vast majority of cases, you're best off picking the region closest to your physical location. This ensures the servers are as responsive as they should be during gameplay. The game does let you change regions if you prefer to do so, however.
How to watch FNCS streamsWhen it comes to English-speaking coverage of FNCS events across NA East, NA West and Europe, the best place to watch the games is on the Fortnite Twitch channel. This stream will give you a broad overview of the event, which can be extremely helpful in large qualifiers such as this. Individual streamers will also be hosting their own matches too, of course. Viewers who are logged into their Twitch accounts might even get some Twitch Drops along the way!
What is the FNCS Season 5 qualifier format?When it comes to figuring out how these FNCS qualifiers are played, the format isn't all that difficult to understand. As outlined by the start times listed above, each qualifier is split into four rounds. Here's what it takes to qualify for each round:
Advancing along these lines, the matches will be conducted in the following Trios format:
Round 4
The top 10 teams from each region that emerge after the stages of qualifiers will advance to the semi-finals.
How to find the FNCS qualifier leaderboard and standingsLike most Competitive Fortnite tournaments, there are multiple ways to check the leaderboard during and after the event. The easiest way to do so is to view it in Fortnite by going to the Competitive tab, selecting the event card and pressing the designated button to view the leaderboard. These stats are likely to be the most accurate compared to other methods.
In the event that doesn't work, you can always check stat websites like Fortnite Tracker during the event as well. Just make sure you're looking at the results page for your region. This leaderboard may take some time to populate, but it might still help you gauge your placement as the action unfolds. That's all there is to know about FNCS qualifier 2.
Fortnite is available now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC and Android.
Will you be playing in tonight's open qualifier? Is there a specific trio you hope to see at the top of the standings? Tell us in the comments section!
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