Global Championship bound: Epic FNCS Major 1 showcases top esports talent! 

The FNCS Major 1 Grand Finals just set the stage for Fortnite’s 2025 esports season with an epic showdown! Across seven regions, 33 squads clashed for their share of a massive $2M prize pool and a golden ticket to the Global Championship in Lyon, France. 

In Europe, the powerhouse trio of Vic0 (BIG), Veno (XSET), and Flickzy (AIGHT) snagged the massive $180,000 grand prize and locked in their spot for the Global Championship. Their tactical mastery and flawless teamwork ruled the battlefield, cementing them as early frontrunners. Meanwhile, last year’s World Champion, Malibuca (Karmine Corp), alongside P1ng (AIGHT) and Wox (Team HavoK), secured a solid second place, walking away with $120,000. 

In the NA Central region, Acorn (Dignitas), Ajerss, and Pollo dominated, clinching the top spot, winning a $180,000 prize, and securing their place at the Global Championship.Their relentless playstyle and smart rotations outclassed the competition, setting a new standard for future tournaments. Meanwhile, the second-place squad, consisting of Ritual (XSET), Cold (Twisted Minds), and Peterbot (Team Falcons), also earned their ticket to Lyon, proving that resilience and adaptability are crucial when the stakes are this high. 

The FNCS Major 1 Grand Finals also highlighted emerging talents from regions like NA West, Asia, Brazil, Middle East, and Oceania. In NA West, the trio of Bacca, Parz, and PXMP (2AM) dominated the competition, clinching first place and securing their much-anticipated spot in the Global Championship. Asia's top team—Rise (Riddle), Yuma, and Koyota (both from ZETA DIVISION)—demonstrated outstanding synergy, clinching a well-deserved victory in their region. Brazil's team of Fazer (ShindeN), Phzin (W7M Esports), and K1nG continued the region's growth with a strong performance. The Middle East saw 5aald (Glory Esports), FKS, and Hero (both from Al Ula) rise to the occasion, while Oceania's top contenders also made their mark, all earning their places in the upcoming Global Championship.