Fortnite Fantastic Four Cup: How to compete for free skins & more

Matthew "MJP" Pryor

Matthew "MJP" Pryor

Fortnite’s Fantastic Four Cup gives you the opportunity to unlock the entire team’s in-game skins for free!

The Fantastic Four touch down in Fortnite on Friday, July 25, coinciding with the worldwide release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Epic Games will deploy all characters into the Item Shop the same day promptly at 8 p.m. EST. However, those who compete in the Fantastic Four Cup can earn the entire lineup for free.

This article outlines everything you need to know about the latest Marvel-themed tournament, including when it will happen and how it works.

Gear up for the Fantastic Four Cup on July 23!

Image Credit: Epic Games
Image Credit: Epic Games

You could save yourself tens of dollars by competing in Fortnite's Fantastic Four Cup and placing at the top of your respective region. This is a Squads format, meaning you will need three teammates to queue for the tournament. If you've done that, the rest of what you need to know is relatively straightforward.

The competition occurs across three hours, and your team can participate in a maximum of ten matches. Your team's goal is to earn as many points as possible based on eliminations and placement.

Format

  • July 23
  • Squads Battle Royale
  • Three-hour time limit
  • Ten-match limit
  • Accumulate points based on eliminations and placement

Scoring System

  • Victory Royale: 62 points
  • 2nd: 52 points
  • 3rd: 45 points
  • 4th: 30 points
  • 5th: 35 points
  • 6th: 30 points
  • 7th: 28 points
  • 8th: 26 points
  • 9th: 24 points
  • 10th: 22 points
  • 11th: 20 points
  • 12th: 18 points
  • 13th: 16 points
  • 14th: 14 points
  • 15th: 12 points
  • 16th: 10 points
  • 17th: 8 points
  • 18th: 6 points
  • 19th: 4 points
  • 20th: 2 points
  • Each Elimination: 1 point

How can I compete in the tournament?

Image Credit: Epic Games
Image Credit: Epic Games

Although these Cups are open to almost anyone, there are some qualifications you must meet before you can queue. We have outlined those below for your convenience:

Lastly, as we mentioned earlier, you will have to find three other teammates in Fortnite to accompany you in the Fantastic Four Cup. You can see the tournament in-game by navigating to the 'Compete' tab.

All the prizes you can win in the Fantastic Four Cup

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The Squads who earn the most points in their respective region will receive the entire Fantastic Four Bundle, which includes Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Human Torch, and The Thing alongside their Back Blings, Emotes, Pickaxes, and more.

For reference, the top 1,650 teams in Europe will earn that prize, so it certainly won't be easy. Regardless, those who survive 60 and 120 minutes won't walk away empty-handed, earning a free Emoticon and Spray.

Europe

  • 1st-1,650th: The Entire Fantastic Four Bundle
  • 120 Minutes Survived: “Flame On!” In-Game Cosmetic Emoticon
  • 60 Minutes Survived: “It’s Clobberin’ Time!" Spray

NA Central

  • 1st-1,100th: The Entire Fantastic Four Bundle
  • 120 Minutes Survived: “Flame On!” In-Game Cosmetic Emoticon
  • 60 Minutes Survived: “It’s Clobberin’ Time!" Spray

NA West, Brazil, Asia, Middle East, and Oceania

  • 1st-250th: The Entire Fantastic Four Bundle
  • 120 Minutes Survived: “Flame On!” In-Game Cosmetic Emoticon
  • 60 Minutes Survived: “It’s Clobberin’ Time!" Spray

Be sure to grab some friends and compete to see if a free Fantastic Four Bundle is in the cards. If not, you can purchase characters on July 25.

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