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Fortnite and Twitch Rivals are back for another content creator event with $450K USD up for grabs!  The iconic Battle Royale title removed its core building mechanic for one week only, and the world reacted remarkably well (https://estnn.com/content-creators-agree-fortnites-no-build-gimmick-is-fun-refreshing/). Content creators mainly found the game type much more casual as it focused more on angles and […]

A new Rocket Launcher emerged following Fortnite’s latest update in Chapter 3 Season 2.  Epic Games unearthed a dedicated Zero Build mode and brought building back to standard playlists in hotfix v20.00. The update had a lot to offer, but none drew more intrigue than the Anvil Rocket Launcher’s official launch. Epic designed this new […]

 This morning, Epic Games deployed a hotfix to bring a proper no-build mode into Fortnite Battle Royale.  Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2’s first update arrived this morning in the form of a hotfix. Epic Games delivered an official game mode dedicated to the no-build gimmick. Other notable items include a brand new anti-tank Rocket Launcher […]

Is Epic Games planning to bring Moon Knight into Fortnite? It’s no secret that Marvel Comics and video game developer Epic Games have a solid working relationship. In the early days of Fortnite Battle Royale, Epic and Marvel worked on the first barrier-breaking crossover—the Avengers: Infinity War game mode. Since then, the collaborations between both […]

Find out which landing spots are the best in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2. Fortnite’s latest season is underway, and it’s responsible for a public interest resurgence. Epic Games brilliantly removed the game’s building mechanic—a decision many fans embraced. However, the no-build aspect is a relatively small piece of a much larger game update.  Chapter […]

YouTube streamer Ludwig Ahgren announced a content creator-only Fortnite tournament amid the no-build craze.  Thousands of players worldwide loaded up Fortnite in 2022 to see all the hype. In Chapter 3- Season 2 – the game’s latest season – Epic Games removed the game’s foundational building mechanic as a storyline element. While it was a […]

Fortnite Crew returns in April with an original character named Sayara. The famous Battle Royale title unveiled its monthly subscription service back in 2020. Fortnite Crew’s offerings include an exclusive one-time-only character outfit, various other cosmetics, the seasonal Battle Pass and 1,000 V-Bucks for $11.99 USD per month. Since its inception, we’ve seen DC Comics […]

ESTNN ranks the top five weapons in Fortnite’s latest season. Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 offers players a revamped loot pool of weapons. The Singer SMG and Striker Pump Shotgun returned from last season, and Epic unvaulted and altered the Striker Burst and Thermal Rifles. New seasons are often challenging to dissect—take that one step […]

Learn how you can watch the RLCS Winter Major in Fortnite. Fortnite and Rocket League sparked a partnership years ago following Epic Games’ acquisition of Psyonix in 2019. Since then, we’ve seen the two games trade in-game wearable items several times. The Fortnite x Rocket League crossover started a new chapter yesterday after Epic Games […]

Leaks in Fortnite give an idea of what weapons and items may return in Chapter 3 Season 2.  Fortnite is back on top of the world following the release of Chapter 3 Season 2. Players are returning in droves to enjoy the no-build aspect, new mechanics and revamped points of interest (POIs). It’s been a successful […]

Today, Epic Games announced the inclusion of two-time Olympic gold medal-winning Snowboarder Chloe Kim into the Fortnite Icon Series. The Icon cosmetic classification houses other well-known names such as LeBron James, Ariana Grande, Ninja, Marshmello, etc. Epic has done a great job working closely with these celebrities to capture their likeness and transfer it into […]

Fortnite Battle Royale welcomes Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim to the Icon Series.  Epic Games’ ongoing Icon Series collaborations bring celebrities, athletes and artists into Battle Royale mode. There’s been no shortage of real-life characters to appear in the game. Recently, the Icon Series saw musicians Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, and Tennis star Naomi Osaka […]

Epic Games struck gold with the risky no-build storyline event to open Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2.  The latest season arrived over the weekend, and, like last season, fans had difficulty playing the game. Whether that speaks to the lasting effect of Fortnite remains to be seen. Thousands of players loaded into Chapter 3 Season […]

Find out the location of every Mythic and Exotic weapon in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2.  Exotic weapons are back in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2. Epic Games introduced the Exotic rarity way back in Chapter 2 Season 5, including the Boom Sniper Rifle, The Dub, Shadow Tracker, Night Hawk and Storm Scout. Since then, various […]

Find out all NPC locations in Fortnite Battle Royale’s newest season. Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 is off and running after its arrival this past weekend. Many have enjoyed the new tactical sprint and mantle mechanics, while others have embraced the new no-build storyline element. Epic Games kept promotion to a minimum ahead of the […]

The successful launch of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 significantly benefitted humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine.  Epic Games teamed up with Microsoft to open Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 to help fund relief for Ukrainian citizens amid Russia’s ongoing attack. The North Carolina-based developer took to Twitter ahead of the popular game’s newest season, stating that […]

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 is underway following weeks of anticipation. Epic had a surprise in store for all players—the temporary removal of building hogged headlines across the industry. While this storyline took center stage, the developers unveiled more movement mechanics to keep Fortnite fresh. Last season, sliding became a critical component to evade enemy […]

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 finally arrived early this morning following a lengthy downtime. After carefully navigating stressfully long queue times, players were met with a Fortnite experience unlike anything before. Epic Games removed building for seven days to start the season, added numerous new weapons and marked the start of the Imagined Order vs. […]

The battle between the Imagined Order (IO) and The Seven is underway.  Teasers ahead of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 came at a premium. Epic Games kept their cards close to their chest in the days leading into this new season. While fans generally knew what to expect, precise details and leaks remained the bare […]

Epic Games stands with Ukraine following an announcement ahead of Fortnite’s latest season launch.  The North Carolina-based game developer vowed to commit all profits made from Fortnite between March 20 and April 3 to support the Humanitarian Relief in Ukraine. This news comes weeks after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-fledged assault on the […]

Homegrown Fortnite organization Team New Age (TNA) has announced a partnership with Paris Saint-Germain. The French football team’s gaming subdivision — PSG eSports — boasts rosters in FIFA, League of Legends, Dora 2, and now Fortnite Battle Royale. The terms of the agreement are unclear. However, TNA and PSG confirmed a “strategic partnership” to bring […]

The new Fortnite x Doctor Who crossover presents a Creative Map and free in-game spray.  Epic Games unveiled a collaboration between Fortnite Battle Royale and the hit tv show Doctor Who earlier today. A teaser of this crossover surfaced yesterday, which led many to believe it was related to the upcoming Fortnite season. However, Fortnite […]

Rumors indicate Fortnite will collaborate with Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the upcoming season.  Epic Games and Marvel have maintained a strong relationship through the years, and that will continue in Chapter 3 Season 2 according to rumors in the Fortnite scene. The latest Fortnite x Marvel collaboration will center around Doctor Strange, presumably in a […]

ESTNN compiles storyline beats, theories and leaks ahead of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2. Mystery is a word that comes to mind when pondering what Epic Games has planned for Fortnite’s next season. Teasers have been nonexistent, and even leaks have been held to a bare minimum. It’s almost as if there won’t be a […]

ESTNN provides a wish list of changes we hope to see in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2. Fortnite Chapter 3 debuted in December after spending over two years in Chapter 2. Chapter 3’s unveiling included a new map, mechanics, weapons, Battle Pass and much more. It was everything Fortnite fans hoped to see following the […]

Fortnite’s final themed week of Chapter 3 Season 1 slashes prices and implores you to spend your gold before it’s too late. Chapter 3 Season 1 is winding down after its release back in December. The new chapter and season brought many unique experiences to the table. However, despite Epic Games’ lack of marketing, Chapter […]

Professional Fortnite player Malibuca won the Solo Cash Cup, and made a statement. Following recent news that Epic Games would prohibit Russian residents from winning cash in tournaments.  Epic announced late last week that Russian residents could no longer win cash prizes beginning March 11. It was an instant gut punch to thousands of players who […]

Epic Games has barred Russian residents from cash tournaments. Russian Fortnite players were dealt a proverbial dagger to the heart earlier today following a tweet and blog post by Epic Games. While the developers provided no specific reason, they decided to bar the country from competing in “cash tournaments.” It was a sudden move and […]

ESTNN breaks down the upcoming Fortnite Lightning Cups.  Epic Games has announced two new tournament formats coming soon to competitive Fortnite. Dubbed Lightning Cups, this latest variation features a different take on the usual scoring system and format. While its purpose is unknown, Epic seems to be workshopping new concepts to give tournaments a fresh […]

Learn how you can unlock the new Fortnite Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Diamond Pony Glider. Fortnite first collaborated with the hit open-world first-person shooter game Borderlands in 2019. The crossover introduced a Season X location named Pandora. This also brought the series’ Psycho character into Fortnite as a purchasable cosmetic set. While the skin has not […]

Competitive Fortnite is on the brink of its most significant LAN event in years, thanks to NRG’s Executive Producer Grady Rains. Following the first Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) of 2022, Rains invited all winners to gather at the NRG Content Castle. At first, it seemed to be a pipe dream, considering COVID-19 and the obvious […]

Find out how you can compete in the PlayStation Cup to win in-game rewards and cash prizes. Fortnite players on PlayStation should be no stranger to exclusive tournaments. Epic Games and Sony have collaborated frequently to host competitions with significant cash prizes on the line. That remains the same with the upcoming PlayStation Cup.  Beginning […]

Fortnite hotfix v19.40 introduces a chicken-theme Avian Ambush Week.  Only a few days remain in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1. The season thus far has brought many concepts and ideas to the table. Some of those include sliding, Victory Crowns, exciting weapons, and of course, a brand new map. To round out Chapter 3 Season […]

Fortnite Battle Royale’s Women’s Day Celebration starts today. Epic Games and Fortnite celebrate International Women’s Day with free in-game rewards, a women-only cash prize tournament and more. The event surfaced unexpectedly following the Item Shop reset at 7 PM ET. Those loading into the game can find and unlock a slew of free Women’s Day-themed […]

Fans of Fortnite Battle Royale can have their concepts featured in-game starting today with the second edition of Fortnite Concept Royale 2022. Fortnite’s Concept Royale contest initially premiered in June 2021 where designers had to create a unique winter-themed Fortnite outfit to be featured in-game. Epic Games received thousands of entries and eventually selected two […]

Competitive Fortnite crowns seven Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) winners. Epic Games essentially hit the reset button in Chapter 3 Season 1 of Fortnite. Alongside a new map and weapons, Epic unveiled Duos as the primary tournament format in 2022. That meant players had to find the perfect complement to their play style. After multiple Cash […]

Bugha and Mero dominated the FNCS Chapter 3 Season 1 Finals. Fortnite World Cup 2019 Solo Champion Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf reached another career this evening after claiming his third consecutive Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) title. Months of build-up and uncertainty led to this point. Bugha and Mero started the season with different partners but quickly […]

Find out which European and NA East Duos are in the mix in our FNCS Chapter 3 Season 1 Finals recap. The competitive conclusion to Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 is underway. Fifty Duos in each of the game’s seven regions are vying for a share of over $3M USD and the elusive Fortnite Champion […]

North America’s top 50 Fortnite Duos are in for a grueling weekend in the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Finals. The journey began three months ago following the release of Fortnite Chapter 3. A new map appeared alongside new weapons and mechanics to the delight of most players. No matter the opinion, Chapter 3 Season 1 […]

Homegrown organization welcomes a new legend as Fortnite Champion Series winner Kami Joins Become Legends. 17-year-old Fortnite star Michał “Kami” Kamiński is no longer a free agent after agreeing to join Become Legends (BL). An accomplished veteran—Kami has competed at the highest level in Europe since before the World Cup era. He spent a brief […]