After Apex Legends’ latest update, which introduced massively overhauled Ranked Play by adding a scoring system and key matchmaking updates, one of its biggest rivals, Fortnite, has also decided to embrace the competitive Ranked Play. With a recent teaser, Fortnite announced an upcoming Ranked mode. 

Another big name in online competitive FPS games, Valorant, has also released a brand new event that offers players a spot in the professional ranks. Seeing such a developing, competitive environment, streamer and pro player Nickmercs shares his excitement, predicting a bright future for the scene. 

A brand new competitive experience in Fortnite

On May 12, the official Twitter account of Fortnite posted a cryptic Tweet. It had the caption, “A new way to grab the Victory Royale is coming… Will you rise through the ranks?” with a video that showcased a bunch of icons that seem to be the new rank tiers. This announcement made the fans extremely happy as they speculate it to be the beginning of a new era of Fortnite. 

Joining the discussions, YouTuber Nickmercs wrote, “Every Battle Royale implementing ranked modes is a major W. Really hope they all continue to work on & improve this competitive environment.” But Nick wasn’t the only one who was excited with the brand-new addition. 

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Another big content creator of the Fortnite sphere, CouRage, also shared his thoughts on the topic. He shared, “Fortnite Ranked Mode… Finally.” Internet drama reporter and content creator Jake Lucky said, “Fortnite is really good at recapturing attention just when you think you’ve moved on,” praising the game’s ability to enthrall its fanbase for a long time. SyherPK shared his thoughts on the update, saying “This looks amazing so far.”

In conclusion, it’s clear that the world of online competitive gaming is rapidly evolving and becoming more diverse. The recent updates and additions of competitive ranking systems in popular games like Apex Legends and Fortnite have been well-received by fans and content creators alike. With the increasing popularity of competitive gaming, it’s clear that this is just the beginning of a bright future for the industry.

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What do you think about the competitive future of Fortnite? Do you think the new rank modes will boost the game to new heights? Let us know in the comments below!