Get your hands on a piece of Fortnite history!
The coveted and prized Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Pickaxe will soon be available to all players. Despite Epic Games previously rewarding the "Axe of Champions" only to each regional FNCS winner, a recent open tournament awarded the Pickaxe to players who finished atop their respective regions. Next week, every player will have the opportunity to purchase the Axe of Champions. Here is what you need to know.
The Fortnite Axe of Champions 2.0 is NOW AVAILABLE in the Item Shop
The FNCS Global Championship 2024 Bundle with the Axe of Champions 2.0 and all other cosmetics are now available in the Item Shop. You can purchase the FNCS Pickaxe for 1,200 V-Bucks if you're looking to own the items previously exclusive to only the best players.
Here's a complete list of items and their prices:
- FNCS Global Championship Bundle: 1,600 V-Bucks
- Renzo the Champion: 1,000 V-Bucks
- Champion Kuno: 1,000 V-Bucks
- The Gold Backbling: 200 V-Bucks
- Champion's Gold Wrap: 300 V-Bucks
- The Axe of Champions 2.0 - 1,200 V-Bucks
- Winner Emote - 300 V-Bucks
The Fortnite FNCS Pickaxe arrives in the Item Shop on September 4
According to an official Epic Games blog post, the Fortnite FNCS Pickaxe will debut in the Item Shop on September 4 alongside other FNCS-themed cosmetics. That means if you failed to win the Pickaxe via the recent FNCS Cup, your next chance is on September 4 at 8 p.m. ET.
Some rumors have indicated the Fortnite FNCS Pickaxe will cost 800 V-Bucks, a reasonable price for owning a piece of history. Unlike the previous Fortnite Champion Series winners, those who purchase the Axe of Champions 2.0 will own it forever. It's an absolute must-buy for collectors, as you may never have the chance to secure the coveted Pickaxe again.
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What's included in the upcoming FNCS set?
You will most likely have the opportunity to purchase the FNCS Pickaxe as a standalone item. However, according to iFireMonkey, the FNCS Bundle will also include a pair of skins, a Backbling, Wrap, and the Axe of Champions 2.0. The complete set arrives at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 4.
Will there be another Fortnite Champion Series Axe for future winners?
Many critics have discussed how the Axe of Champions 2.0 is no longer unique. Rather than being owned by the best Fortnite players in the world, anyone can now have it. However, the same blog post outlined that a new Fortnite FNCS Pickaxe is in the works. Although the Axe of Champions 2.0 will be widely available, a new version will take its place.
This third iteration will presumably only be awarded to the FNCS winners in Chapter 5, beginning with the 2024 FNCS Global Championship. In the meantime, check out the Fortnite Item Shop or Webshop on September 4 at 8 p.m. ET to grab your piece of Fortnite history.
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