Fortnite has now released it's brand new season, and fans have been anticipating this one for quite some time.
Like any new Fortnite season, Epic have added some new content for both regular and competitive.
Here's all the competitive patch notes.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 Competitive Patch Notes
Fans of the game are pinned into the game as Chapter 5 Season 3 has been released on May 24, 2024.
In regards to the competitive side of the game, Epic have revealed the following changes.
CHAPTER 5 SEASON 3 TOURNAMENTS
2024 FNCS MAJOR 3
Congratulations to our winners from FNCS Major 2. By achieving victory, these competitors have qualified for the 2024 FNCS Global Championship! To see the Global Championship live in-person, grab your tickets now at fn.gg/tickets.
2024 FNCS Major 3 kicks off during Chapter 5 Season 3. Grab your Duos partner and prepare for the Open Qualifiers happening from June 14 to July 28! More details on 2024 FNCS Major 3 will be shared on our official Fortnite Competitive social channels.
RANKED CUPS
In Chapter 5 Season 3’s Ranked Cups, players will have the opportunity to play Solo, Duos, or Squads against other competitors of the same rank pool, in both Battle Royale and Zero Build. For the Duos and Squads competitions, you’ll have the option to queue as an individual Fill player so you can be matchmade with other Fill players.
The best competitors can excel with scrappy tools — earn at least 50 points in any Ranked Cup to earn the Ranker's Junker 'Brella!
See below for the dates of each Ranked Cup:
Solo Ranked Cups
- June 1
- June 8
- June 22
- July 27
- August 10
Duos Ranked Cups (Even more this Season!)
- June 2
- June 9
- June 23
- June 30
- July 21
- July 28
- August 4
- August 11
Squads Ranked Cups
- June 15
- June 29
- August 3
OPEN CUPS (ALL NEW!)
We’re introducing an all-new tournament type where the stakes are low, but the competition remains high! Open Cups offer fun and frequent chances to compete — drop in and hone your skills for Cash Cups, Victory Cups, and FNCS. No prizes are awarded for these tournaments.
Duos Open Cups (Battle Royale and Zero Build)
- May 31
- June 7
- June 14
- June 21
- June 28
- July 19
- July 26
- August 2
- August 9
Trios Open Cups (Battle Royale and Zero Build)
- June 1
- June 8
- June 15
- June 22
- June 29
- August 3
- August 10
CASH CUPS
Compete for cash during Chapter 5 Season 3 in Battle Royale Duos Cash Cups and Zero Build Duos Cash Cups! These Cups will have you engage in two rounds of intense Battle Royale competition. The top 40 Battle Royale Cash Cup duos teams and the top 25 Zero Build Cash Cup duos teams will earn cash prizes.
Stay updated on the Cash Cup schedule in the "Compete" tab in-game.
VICTORY CASH CUPS
Another opportunity to earn cash!
Compared to last Season, Victory Cash Cups will have more formats for Solo Battle Royale, plus the all-new Solo Zero Build and Squads Battle Royale formats. After qualifying for Round 2 in a Victory Cash Cup, you’ll earn a cash prize with every Victory Royale obtained during that round! Find the schedule for Victory Cash Cups in the “Compete” tab in-game.
CONSOLE CASH CUPS
Console players! In Chapter 5, Season 3, gall your Duos partner and enter up to three Duos Console Cash Cups. These tourneys will only be available for players competing on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The Cups will be two rounds each—qualify for Round 2 for an opportunity to earn cash prizes!
PLAYSTATION CUPS
Playin’ on PlayStation? Compete in Fortnite PlayStation Cups from May 31 through June 15, 2024! There is a Cup for Zero Build and a Cup for Battle Royale, both being Solo competitions. See the schedule below:
Zero Build PlayStation Cup
- May 31 - Zero Build PlayStation Cup Qualifier 1
- June 7 - Zero Build PlayStation Cup Qualifier 2
- June 22 - Zero Build PlayStation Cup Finals
Battle Royale PlayStation Cup
- June 1 - Battle Royale PlayStation Cup Qualifier 1
- June 8 - Battle Royale PlayStation Cup Qualifier 2
- June 15 - Battle Royale PlayStation Cup Finals
The top 50 highest-scoring players from each Qualifier Cup will qualify for either the Zero Build Finals happening June 14, or the Battle Royale Finals happening June 15 (depending on if they qualified in Battle Royale or Zero Build). Players in both Finals will compete for a share of $250,100!
