Fortnite
As Season 5 continues with new content and updates, Fortnite's ever-active dataminers have unearthed the first clues that will lead us to Season 6. In the meantime, we still have the whole final part of the current season to enjoy, with news to know and the inevitable end-of-season event that always manages to surprise us in unexpected ways. In addition to this, it seems that the identity of the next hunter arriving on the battle royale island has already been revealed.The announcement is not yet official, but as always, Epic Games is anticipated by the usual dataminers ; always careful to find all the next news coming to Fortnite well in advance. According to what is shown by several accounts on Twitter, the next hunter who will debut in the Epic title will be a character taken directly from one of the most iconic fighting games ever: Street Fighter.
The clues that the dataminers are showing us in these hours are obvious. With the discovery of a new portal it seems very clear that the origin of the new hunter is precisely the universe of the Capcom fighting game. The identity of this new character is not yet clear, but according to some dataminers it will be a couple, a male and a female character: Ryu and Chun-Li.
Remember, we'll get a male and female character from Street Fighter!
These 2 could possibly be "Ryu" & "Chun Li"! pic.twitter.com/7uNt7I7vhZ
- ShiinaBR - Fortnite Leaks (@ShiinaBR) February 19, 2021
At the moment Epic Games has not yet pronounced itself on what was unearthed by the dataminer, but we hope that the official announcement of this new crossover between the universes of Fortnite and Street Fighter can arrive very soon, and with it we will also discover which characters of the Capcom fighting game will approach the battle royale island. What do you think of this umpteenth crossover coming to the Epic title? What other brand would you like to see debut within the world of Fortnite? Tell us yours with a comment in the dedicated section below.
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'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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