You want to know everything about the Fortnite Console Cash Cups in Chapter 5 Season 1? We have the format, schedule, prize pool, and points distribution for you and show you how to participate in these Console Cash Cups.
Fortnite has had Cash Cups for a long time, but now console players can also prove themselves without having to compete against mouse and keyboard players in sweaty PC lobbies. They offer the best opportunity for console players to earn some cash in Fortnite. But let's take a closer look at this new tournament series...
Explaining Fortnite Console Cash Cups
The Duo Console Cash Cups will be available exclusively for players competing on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch.
In these cups, console players have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes in Fortnite. This tournament always spans two rounds, with the top 50 teams from Round 1 advancing to Round 2, where they then compete for the prize money.
Each competition segment of Round 1 of the respective Duo Cash Cup lasts approximately three hours. Teams are allowed to participate in a maximum of ten matches during the competition segment of Round 1 of a Duo Cash Cup.
In Round 2 of the respective Duo Console Cash Cups, teams participate in a single competition segment during the Round 2 time window of their respective region. During the competition segment of Round 2, teams are allowed to participate in a maximum of six matches within three hours.
At the end of the competition segment of Round 2 of a Duo Console Cash Cup, teams with the most points on the leaderboard in each region will be rewarded with cash prizes.
Fortnite Console Cash Cups Schedule
The Fortnite Console Cash Cups take place in both January and February. Here's the exact schedule for the upcoming weeks:
- February 14: Zero Build & Build Duo Console Cash Cup 4 – Round 1
- February 15: Zero Build & Build Duo Console Cash Cup 4 – Round 2
You can check the exact times for each region in the "Competition" tab of the game.
How to Participate in Fortnite Console Cash Cups
To participate in the Fortnite Console Cash Cups, you and your duo mate must have reached at least Platinum 1 rank in Ranked Battle Royale. Once that's achieved, all you have to do is stand together in a lobby once the tournament starts, select the Console Cash Cup in the game mode, and queue up. Also, don't forget to enable Two-Factor Authentication on your Epic accounts!
The Point System for Fortnite Console Cash Cups
For each elimination in Round 1 of the Console Cash Cups, you and your mate receive two points. In Round 2, teams receive 4 points per kill! The placement points for both rounds are as follows:
- Epic Victory: 65 points
- 2nd Place: 56 points
- 3rd Place: 52 points
- 4th Place: 48 points
- 5th Place: 44 points
- 6th Place: 40 points
- 7th Place: 38 points
- 8th Place: 36 points
- 9th Place: 34 points
- 10th Place: 32 points
- 11th Place: 30 points
- 12th Place: 28 points
- 13th Place: 26 points
- 14th Place: 24 points
- 15th Place: 22 points
- 16th Place: 20 points
- 17th Place: 18 points
- 18th Place: 16 points
- 19th Place: 14 points
- 20th Place: 12 points
- 21st Place: 10 points
- 22nd Place: 8 points
- 23rd Place: 6 points
- 24th Place: 4 points
- 25th Place: 2 points
Additionally, in both rounds, there are the following mid-match objectives with which you can earn additional points:
- Team secures a Storm Forecast Tower: 3 points
- Team captures the Rift Scene at Loot Island: 15 points
Fortnite Console Cash Cups Prize Pool
The most exciting part of the Fortnite Console Cash Cups is, of course, the prize pool. Because if you belong to the best players in your region, you can make some real money! Note that the following prizes are always divided between two players.
Europe
- 1st: $1,950
- 2nd: $1,400
- 3rd: $1,300
- 4th: $1,200
- 5th: $1,100
- 6th: $1,000
- 7th: $800
- 8th: $500
- 9th: $400
- 10th: $350
- 11th-15th: $250
North America
- 1st: $1,950
- 2nd: $1,400
- 3rd: $1,300
- 4th: $1,200
- 5th: $1,100
- 6th: $1,000
- 7th: $800
- 8th: $500
- 9th: $400
- 10th: $350
- 11th-15th: $250
Brazil
- 1st: $500
- 2nd: $400
- 3rd-5th: $300
- 6th-7th: $250
- 8th: $200
Asia
- 1st: $500
- 2nd: $400
- 3rd-5th: $300
- 6th-7th: $250
- 8th: $200
Middle East
- 1st: $650
- 2nd: $450
- 3rd: $300
- 4th: $250
- 5th: $200
Oceania
- 1st: $650
- 2nd: $450
- 3rd: $300
- 4th: $250
- 5th: $200
You can find the complete rulebook for the Cash Cups here. And that's all about the Console Cash Cups. We're excited to see how this format continues in the next season.