Compete in the Fortnite Reload Cash Cups for cash prizes!

Fortnite's fan-favorite Chapter 1-inspired Reload game mode finally has a dedicated lineup of tournaments. Beginning on August 30, 2024, PC, console, and mobile players can compete for cash while flexing their abilities in the Fortnite Reload Cash Cup. For those who aren't aware, Fortnite Reload is a high-paced game mode with respawns enabled. Today, we will explain everything you need to know about the Fortnite Reload Cup: the format, scoring system, prize pool, and how to compete.

Fortnite Reload Cup: Format and scoring system

The Fortnite Reload Cash Cup utilizes the duos format, meaning only teams of two are eligible. Qualified participants will compete in a maximum of two rounds. Round 1 lasts two hours, and teams can play a maximum of seven matches. Teams will accumulate points based on placement and eliminations. However, elimination points are capped at three (12 eliminations).

Only the top 20 teams per region will advance to Round 2, which will last approximately two hours and consist of six matches. The top point-earning teams per region will earn a piece of the prize pool.

Format (all platforms)

  • Game Mode: Fortnite Reload Duos
  • Two rounds
  • Two-hour time limit
  • Seven-match limit
  • The top 20 duos from round one advance to round two
  • Round two will last two hours with a six-match limit
  • Teams earn points based on placement and eliminations
  • Eliminations are capped at 12 (three points total)

Scoring system (all platforms)

  • Victory Royale: 15 points
  • 2nd: 10 points
  • 3rd: 8 points
  • 4th: 6 points
  • 5th: 5 points
  • 6th: 4 points
  • 7th: 3 points
  • 8th: 2 points
  • 9th: 1 points
  • 4-7 Eliminations: 1 points
  • 8-11 Eliminations: 2 points
  • 12 Eliminations: 3 points

How to compete in the Fortnite Reload Cup

The in-game compete tab lists prerequisites that players must meet to participate in Fortnite Reload Cash Cups, which we have outlined below:

  • Must be ranked in Gold or higher in Battle Royale
  • Must be 13 years of age or older
  • You must enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your Epic Games account
  • An account level of 350 or higher is required

Prize pool

Fortnite Reload artwork (Image via Epic Games)
Fortnite Reload artwork (Image via Epic Games)

Europe and North America top the list from a prize pool perspective, with first place securing $5,000 to split between the two players. Winners of the smaller regions will take home $650 to split. Below is a complete breakdown of the PC, console, and mobile Fortnite Reload Cash Cups prizes.

Europe and North America

  • 1st: $5,000
  • 2nd: $1,350
  • 3rd: $900
  • 4th-10th: $450

Oceania, Asia, Brazil, and Middle East

  • 1st: $650
  • 2nd: $400
  • 3rd: $300
  • 4th-5th: $200
  • 6th-10th: $100

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