Keemstar’s Friday Fortnite tournament returns on Friday, May 31st! Some of the biggest names in Fortnite will compete for glory as they fight it out for first place.
Friday Fortnite was a mainstay fixture of competitive Fortnite in the early days, but it faded away as Epic took direct control of the scene. With funding from FaZe Clan, the event returns once again!
We’ve got all the information on schedules, streams, brackets, and more.
When does Friday Fortnite start?
Friday Fortnite returns on May 31st. The event begins at 1 PM PST/4 PM EST/9 PM BST and will continue from there for at least a few hours (3-6 hours, depending on how fast the brackets play out).
The whole thing will be streamed from UMG’s official Twitch channel as they are the organization running the event. You can see the stream embedded below:
Some of the best and brightest Fortnite has to offer will be competing for prize money. With $20,000 dollars up for grabs, you can expect every player to give it their all.
Ninja, Fortnite’s biggest entertainer & pro player, will be making an appearance. Alongside the star, you will see the likes of Nickmercs, Ricegum, MrBeast, and more!
One major exception for this Friday Fortnite is that Tfue & Cloak will not be playing. The duo currently holds the record for ‘most winning’ Friday Fortnite duo.
For a full list of all contestants, you can scroll through the bracket below.
It will be one hell of a Friday! – via Ninja/Nickmercs
Full Friday Fortnite Bracket
This is a live bracket which will be updated throughout the event. It’s a great way to follow along with the results when you can’t watch the stream.
The bracket is interactive and can be scrolled in all four directions on any platform of your choice. The bracket is created and run by UMG using the Challonge bracket creation tool.
Friday Fortnite will continue to follow the classic Fortnite style of play.
Instead of the point based placement system we are used to from the Fortnite World Cup, Friday Fortnite will be played via public matches. Many viewers have stated they enjoy watching this format much more than the FWC.
In this format, players will enter a Squads lobby with the other Duo. They will then start a public Squads match.
The teams compete against each other for kills. The team with the most kills wins the round. This is done twice and then kills are added up. The team with the most kills over two rounds moves on.
As the duos are in the same Squad, the players cannot harm the gameplay of the other duo. They can steal kills, but the following are examples of what is off limits:
Breaking other duo’s builds to make them die or fall
Preventing movement by body-blocking
Boogie-bombing the other duo
Blocking the other duo by building in front of them
Keep in mind that accidents do happen and all cases are thoroughly reviewed by UMG staff.
You could win $10,000 just for watching!
FaZe Banks will be providing one lucky fan with a massive $10,000 dollar prize. The person will be chosen at random during a random time of the Friday Fortnite stream.
There’s no strings attached. As long as you watch the event, you will have a chance to win the money. Yet another incentive to watch this major event!
Keemstar revealed this development on his latest episode of DramaAlert.
Fortnite Season 8 just started, but it might not be your cup of tea. Here is when Fortnite Season 8 ends and Season 9 starts.
Fortnite Season 7 was out of this world in the most literal sense. But Fortnite Season 8 is even wilder. From a map filled with cubes to mysterious alternate realities, it’s already surpassed Season 7 on the crazy scale.
But that doesn’t mean Season 8 is for everyone. Some players are already asking when Fortnite Season 8 ends and season 9 starts. This article will answer both those questions and more!
Whether you love or hate the new season, you might be wondering when the next one will start.
When Does Fortnite Season 8 End?
Fortnite Season 8 will end on December 5, 2021. This will allow for Fortnite Season 9 to start just-in-time for the annual Holiday event.
Since Fortnite is reaching a climactic point in its overarching storyline, players can expect an end-of-season event. Fortnite Season 7 featured an interactive experience, and a similar event will likely be held at the end of Season 8.
When Does Fortnite Season 9 Start?
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 9 will start on December 6, 2021. Keeping with the recent trend, Fortnite Season start the day after the current season ends. It wouldn’t make sense for Epic Games to delay the start of Season 9 past December 6th.
Fortnite has made a habit recently of jumping from one season to the next with no breaks in between. There will likely be some downtime between Season 8 and 9, and it could be as long as 13 hours like the end of Season 7.
Is There a Fortnite Season 8 Live Event?
As of right now, we don’t know. We likely won’t know anything about a live event until close to the end of Fortnite Season 8. However, we will keep this article updated with the latest information.
Fortnite is currently in Chapter 2 Season 8. This is the eighth season of the second chapter which started after Chapter 1 Season 10. While most players refer to this season as “Season 8”, it’s technically Season 18.
As well, the Fortnite Crew Pack is starting a storyline connected to Midas that will span the next three months. This is the same time frame that Fortnite Season 8 will take place. This means the new Fortnite season could be related to another one of Midas’ plans.
We will keep you updated on when Fortnite Season 9 starts. For more Fortnite, check out every Alien Artifact location in Season 7 and stay tuned for more news and guides.
Fortnite Inflate-A-Bulls can be attached to your back and can be – shock horror – inflated to bounce or roll away from dangerous scenarios.
Essentially, they may save your life during close gunfights.
Quick tips!
Even if a player shoots your way and pops the inflatable, you will be protected from the damage.
Epic have also released a quick tip for players to follow as well, to get the most out of this strange disguise. They posted: “Tip: Rolling downhill with an Inflate-A-Bull is a LOT faster than just running downhill”.
Where to find Fortnite Inflate-A-Bull
These pesky disguises can be found in two ways: IO Chests and normal Chests.
Guarantee yourself one of these items at this location, where Rick Sanchez will wait for you.
However, there is one NPC on the Fortnite island selling these as well – Rick Sanchez. For those who don’t know, Sanchez can be found at the IO Base east of Weeping Woods (seen above).
NBA superstar LeBron James has officially joined Fortnite’s ICON Series skin set, with two outfits coming to the Fortnite Item Shop.
During the first day of the Epic Games vs. Apple trial, multiple planned or scrapped Fortnite crossovers had been leaked. The crossover information came from a Quarterly Business Review document for Epic Games. Among these leaks were planned crossovers with Naruto, Metroid, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and more.
A crossover with LeBron James was also found in the court documents. The still image of LeBron James included the Icon Series logo. Players assumed a LeBron James Fortnite skin would be released during the Fortnite x NBA The Crossover event, but a set of customizable skins was released instead.
Epic Games put rumors to bed with an announcement on their official blog page on July 12, confirming the date NBA’s MVP would be arriving in the world-famous Battle Royale.
He joins a list of celebrities to now have their own character in-game, including Marshmello, Ninja, Loserfruit, and more.
When is Fortnite’s LeBron James skin coming out?
Here’s a first look at both of LeBron James’ Fortnite skins.
On July 14, 2021, LeBron James will be given his very own Fortnite Battle Royale skin, as part of the ICON Series.
How much is Fortnite’s LeBron James skin?
Fortnite ICON Series skins usually cost around 1,500 V-Bucks individually, with a price point of between 2,500 or 3,000 V-Bucks for the full bundle.
What does the King James Gear Bundle include?
The Lion Pickaxe
Wingspan Glider
Quiet the competition with LeBron’s emphatic on-the-court celebration, The Silencer.
A new trailer dropped as part of the announcement, too, as seen below.
Fortnite LeBron James skin trailer
Leaks
A number of these details were revealed before Epic Games had the chance to do a full press release, too.
ShiinaBR on Twitter was the first to break the news stating: “LEBRON JAMES WILL BE THE NEXT ICON SERIES SKIN.”
HYPEX quote retweeted Shiina’s announcement with more information. They stated that the LeBron James Fortnite skin will come with an exclusive quest line called King’s Bling.
And now LeBron James will be added to the game right before the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy.
EXCLUSIVE: LEBRON JAMES WILL BE THE NEXT ICON SERIES SKIN
– Earn rewards by completing King's Bling quests – Items become more gold as you complete quests! Unlock a custom goldness slider when all quests are complete! https://t.co/HV3M0byBXD
For basketball fans, this is an exciting addition to Fortnite. Not only can players equip their own custom basketball skins, but now they can play as one of the greatest to ever play the game of basketball. Let us know down below if you are excited about the collab and if you plan to purchase the LeBron James Fortnite skin.
