The much-anticipated Fortnite World Cup is finally happening this summer — and there’s going to be a lot of money up for grabs. Today developer Epic detailed the upcoming e-sports event, which will culminate in a final tournament at an undisclosed location in New York from July 26th to the 28th.
The multi-day event will feature what is possibly the biggest prize pool in e-sports history, with a total of $30 million up for grabs, including $3 million to the solo champion. In comparison, last year’s International Dota 2 tournament, typically the most lucrative e-sports competitive, featured a $25 million prize pool. Participants in the Fortnite World Cup will have to be at least 13 yeas of age to qualify.
As part of the reveal, Epic also…
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