Limited Testing Event Fortnite Schedule and Details
By Nicholas Barth ·
We have everything you need to know about the Fortnite limited testing event covered.
A popular feature of Fortnite Battle Royale has been the in-game tournament system that allows players to compete in various events that offer unique formats or settings. One of the newest in-game tournaments that players now have access to is the Fortnite limited testing event that is set to kick off on Monday, January 21st. If you are interested in learning more about what the limited testing event in Fortnite is, you have come to the right spot Victory Royale chaser, as we have everything you need to know about the Fortnite limited testing event covered for you.
Limited Testing Event Fortnite
The limited testing event is currently scheduled to kick off at 3 PM PST/ 5 PM CST/ 6 PM EST and will last for a duration of five hours.
According to the description of the newly added in-game tournament for the popular battle royale title, this tournament is being used to test updates that Epic Games has made to the in-game tournament system and will be one of many events used for this purpose.
"We’ve updated our tournament systems and will be running a few small scale events to prepare for a wider release of upcoming features. Additional players will gain access to this tournament over time," stated the in-game description of the Fortnite limited testing event.
In order to see if you have access to the Fortnite limited testing event, head over to the in-game tournaments tab of your game. This is where you will be able to see if you have the ability to participate in the test tournament for January 21st.
Players will earn points in the tournament by collecting various amounts of eliminations and reaching specific placements during their matches in the five hour period. Players will be able to earn a pin from the Fortnite limited testing event in the same manner as other in-game tournaments. In order to unlock a pin from this particular tournament, players will have to secure at least 20 points.
With players soon having the opportunity to qualify for the highly anticipated 2019 World Cup competition for the battle royale title through a Showdown Royale tournament that will be operated through the in-game tournament system, competitive players are sure to be excited to see the changes Epic Games is trying out in the Fortnite limited testing event that will have a possibility of being what is used in the qualification process for the 2019 World Cup.
(cover photo courtesy of Epic Games)