The first major tournament for Chapter 5 of Fortnite, FNCS Major 1, has recently concluded with intense competition across all regions. Only a select few Duos have earned their spots at the end-of-year LAN event.
Fortnite, a massively popular Battle Royale game, boasts a large esports community. The FNCS consists of three regional Majors that determine which players advance to the Global Championship. The latest meta was put to the test in the first tournament of Chapter 5, showcasing the performance of top players. How did the FNCS Major 1 results unfold?
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Highlights from FNCS Major 1
In North America, well-known players Acorn and Cold secured the top spot, earning not only a significant portion of the prize pool but also a spot at the Global Championship. They had also emerged victorious in the first Major of 2023, showcasing their consistent prowess.
Over in Europe, two Duos of top Fortnite players cemented their positions. Merstach and Malibuca claimed first place, having previously succeeded at two DreamHack events and previous FNCS tournaments. The second spot in Europe went to Queasy and Th0masHD, who are also former FNCS champions.
Winners of FNCS Major 1
Across various regions, players are progressing to the Global Championship. Here are the winners who have secured their spots:
- Merstach and Malibuca (Europe 1st)
- Queasy and Th0masHD (Europe 2nd)
- Acorn and Cold (North America)
- Cadu and Seeyun (Brazil)
- Zagou and Shelom (Asia)
- Kalgamer and 7man (Middle East)
- Suns and Vazen (Oceania)
These players are locked in for the Global Championship, with more to be determined in upcoming Fortnite esports tournaments. Stay tuned for Major 2 to witness the evolving meta as the new Fortnite Season kicks off.
