Fortnite gets skill-based matchmaking (sort of) with in-game tournaments

Fortnite is getting in-game tournaments and a new ‘events’ tab in the v6.10 update. That means you’ll have easy access to competitive events directly through the client itself, and you’ll be able to pit your skill against the pros without restriction. The first event begins tomorrow, October 16, and several more are already planned for the coming weeks. Each event will pit you against opponents of similar skill over the course of the tournament. Do well and you’ll eventually be playing against the pros. Do poorly and you’ll be matched with other bad players. That means Fortnite technically now has skill-based matchmaking - an often requested feature - though only in the context of these limited events. As Epic describes, “all players will begin with the same score and compete over several hours of intense competition to earn as many points as possible.” That suggests that these tournaments won’t run 24 hours a day, so you shouldn’t have to worry about people with infinite time on their hands dominating the competition. Reaching certain points goals will offer unique pins to celebrate your accomplishment.

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