The Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) took major strides in 2025, as esports fans gathered to watch the highest level of play for one of gaming’s most popular battle royale titles.
FNCS is the premier esports scene for Fortnite, where players across the world compete in an annual circuit for huge prize pools. This year alone, the total prize pool for 2025 amounted to $8m (~£6m).
2025 also saw drastic competitive changes as Epic Games shifted from Duos to a Trios format. With each team equipped with one extra player on the field, champions fell, and underdogs were able to take the spotlight.