How to compete in the FNCS Community Cups

Olivia Richman Published 05/02/2024

The Fortnite Champion Series is bringing Community Cups to competitive grinders who want to win prizes and make a name for themselves. Here’s how to participate in the Community Cups and earn awards.

The FNCS main event has millions on the line for top pros in the Fortnite scene. But everyone can participate by taking part in the Chapter 5 Season 1 Community Cups. Here’s how!

FNCS Community Cup schedule and format

The first Community Cup of Chapter 5, Season 1, is starting on February 10. It’s a duo tournament with servers for Europe, NA Central, Brazil, Asia, the Middle East, and Asia. There will then be a second Community Cup on February 17.

Both Community Cups are three hours with a 10-game match limit. Here’s how to qualify for the rewards:

Scoring system

• Victory Royale: 65 Points
• 2nd: 56 Points
• 3rd: 52 Points
• 4th: 48 Points
• 5th: 44 Points
• 6th: 40 Points
• 7th: 38 Points
• 8th: 36 Points
• 9th: 34 Points
• 10th: 32 Points
• 11th: 30 Points
• 12th: 28 Points
• 13th: 26 Points
• 14th: 24 Points
• 15th: 22 Points
• 16th: 20 Points
• 17th: 18 Points
• 18th: 16 Points
• 19th: 14 Points
• 20th: 12 Points
• 21st: 10 Points
• 22nd: 8 Points
• 23rd: 6 Points
• 24th: 4 Points
• 25th: 2 Points
• Each Elimination: 2 Points

Community Cup Prizes

There are no prize pools in the Community Cups, but you can compete for exclusive cosmetics. Here are the prizes for the next two Community Cups, broken down by region:

Champion Stash’d FNCS Cup (February 10)

Europe

• 1st-1300th: “Champion Stash’d” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, and “Victor’s Crest” Backbling, “Champion’s Blade” In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe, “Champion’s Colors” Wrap, and “Make It Known” In-Game Lobby Track

NA Central

• 1st-1000th: “Champion Stash’d” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, and “Victor’s Crest” Backbling, “Champion’s Blade” In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe, “Champion’s Colors” Wrap, and “Make It Known” In-Game Lobby Track

Brazil and Asia

• 1st-250th: “Champion Stash’d” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, and “Victor’s Crest” Backbling, “Champion’s Blade” In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe, “Champion’s Colors” Wrap, and “Make It Known” In-Game Lobby Track

Middle East and Oceania

• 1st-100th: “Champion Stash’d” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, and “Victor’s Crest” Backbling, “Champion’s Blade” In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe, “Champion’s Colors” Wrap, and “Make It Known” In-Game Lobby Track

Champion Kyra and Cosmic Infinity FNCS Cup (February 17)

Europe

• 1st: “Victory Trophy” In-Game Emote
• 1st-1300th: “Champion Kyra” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, “Cosmic Infinity” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, and “Competitive Crest” Backbling, “Competitive Slicer” In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe, “Recoil Reactor” Wrap, “Break Through” In-Game Lobby Track, and “Soaring Shield” In-Game Contrail
• 8 Points Earned: “Infinite Victory” In-Game Cosmetic Spray

NA Central

• 1st: “Victory Trophy” In-Game Emote
• 1st-1000th: “Champion Kyra” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, “Cosmic Infinity” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, and “Competitive Crest” Backbling, “Competitive Slicer” In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe, “Recoil Reactor” Wrap, “Break Through” In-Game Lobby Track, and “Soaring Shield” In-Game Contrail
• 8 Points Earned: “Infinite Victory” In-Game Cosmetic Spray

Brazil and Asia

• 1st: “Victory Trophy” In-Game Emote
• 1st-250th: “Champion Kyra” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, “Cosmic Infinity” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, and “Competitive Crest” Backbling, “Competitive Slicer” In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe, “Recoil Reactor” Wrap, “Break Through” In-Game Lobby Track, and “Soaring Shield” In-Game Contrail
• 8 Points Earned: “Infinite Victory” In-Game Cosmetic Spray

Middle East and Oceania

• 1st: “Victory Trophy” In-Game Emote
• 1st-100th: “Champion Kyra” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, “Cosmic Infinity” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit, and “Competitive Crest” Backbling, “Competitive Slicer” In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe, “Recoil Reactor” Wrap, “Break Through” In-Game Lobby Track, and “Soaring Shield” In-Game Contrail
• 8 Points Earned: “Infinite Victory” In-Game Cosmetic Spray

How to participate in the FNCS Community Cup?

Anyone can compete in the Community Cups as long as you meet a few requirements. Here’s what you’ll need to do to sign up:

• Be at least 13 years old
• Be ranked bronze or higher
• Epic account must be level 15 or above
• 2-factor authentication enabled on Epic account

Sign up here.

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About Olivia Richman

Olivia has worked in media ever since graduating from college, with her coverage ranging from traditional newspaper reporting to digital coverage of all things gaming, online betting, and nerd culture. She has traveled around the world pursuing that coverage, from the far coasts of the United States to the busy downtown core of Tokyo, Japan. Olivia’s favorite games include Overwatch and Super Smash Smash Bros, and she has been published at Esports Illustrated, Inven Global, EsportsInsider, Upcomer, and elsewhere.

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