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‘Fortnite’ Becomes an Olympic Esport

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‘Fortnite’ Becomes an Olympic Esport

‘Fortnite’ Becomes an Olympic Esport

‘Fortnite’ Becomes , an Olympic Esport.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) made the announcement on May 5.

The ISSF’s sport shooting island created in 'Fortnite' has been added to the Olympic Esports Finals line-up.

, International Olympic Committee, via statement.

The event will see 12 players from the 2023 'Fortnite' Champion Series (FNCS) invited to compete on the global stage.

, International Olympic Committee, via statement.

A specially designed 'Fortnite' Creative Island, made to reflect sport shooting competition, will put the target-aiming accuracy of sharp shooters to the test and see them navigate the in-game environment as they compete to become an Olympic Esports Series winner.

, International Olympic Committee, via statement.

Tickets are available now for Olympic Esports Week, which will be held in Singapore.

Prices range from $7.50 for one day or $15 for three days.

The competition starts on June 23.

'Fortnite' sport shooting matches will occur the following day, June 24.

The Olympic Esports Series will also feature 'Just Dance,' 'Gran Turismo,' Zwift cycling and online chess.

The Olympic Esports Series will also feature 'Just Dance,' 'Gran Turismo,' Zwift cycling and online chess.

The Olympic Esports Series will also feature 'Just Dance,' 'Gran Turismo,' Zwift cycling and online chess.

The Olympic Esports Series will also feature 'Just Dance,' 'Gran Turismo,' Zwift cycling and online chess.

The events can be streamed from the Olympics' social media pages or Olympics.com


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