Fortnite Esports World Cup Keeper: UEFN map code, how to play, and more
ESL has announced a new Fortnite Esports World Cup map, now publicly available to everyone. The early version of this map was released on June 27, 2024, and features a unique gameplay, eliminating building and solely focusing on gun mechanics. While the player base for this map has not been great so far, it is expected to see a spike in the active player count after the Fortnite Esports World Cup begins.
This article covers everything you need to know about the Fortnite Esports World Cup Keeper map.
Everything you need to know about the Fortnite Esports World Cup Keeper
UEFN Map Code
The ESL Fortnite team officially announced this Fortnite map on the social media platform X. This post also included the UEFN map code.
The map code to access Fortnite EWC Keeper is 9893-8645-4604. The username of the creator should be "esl_fortnite". Up to eight people can play this map in both public and private lobbies.
To locate the map, follow these steps:
- Head to the search icon on the top-left corner in the main Battle Royale lobby.
- Paste the map code. Make sure to add the dashes, or else it will not work.
- After pasting the code, click on the Select button in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
How to play
The game starts with all the players in the same room where they get to choose either the Red or the Blue team. Once they enter it, they are given the option to pick one of the six specialists to choose from:
- Infiltrator - Striker AR, Ranger Pistol, Flopper
- Juggernaut - Nemesis AR, Ranger Pistol, Cluster Clinger
- Assault - Striker AR, Ranger Pistol, Flopper
- Medic - Enforcer AR, Ranger Pistol, Slap Splash
- Engineer - Warforged Assault Rifle, Thunder Burst SMG, Shield Breaker EMP, Toxic Grenade
- Marksman - Reaper Sniper Rifle, Ranger Pistol, Cluster Clinger
Once the players have picked their specialists and modified their weapons, they enter the arena.
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This game mode features a complex map with various buildings and variations. A key is spawned randomly at a location in the map which is visible to all the players. The aim is to capture the key and keep it for as long as possible. The score of the team holding the key increases by one every second. One round of this game mode is five minutes long and the winner is decided based on the best of three rounds.
Fortnite Esports World Cup date and list of teams
The Fortnite Esports World Cup will be played in Riyadh from August 8, 2024, to August 11, 2024. The top 16 squads from around the world will be competing for a life-changing prize pool of over a million dollars which includes a $50,000 bonus for the MVP of the tournament.
Here are the top 16 teams participating in the Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024:
- Team Falcons
- Agent Gaming
- Fnatic
- Karmine Corp
- HEROIC
- BIG
- PWR
- ZETA DIVISION
- BEST TEAM
- Team Kalgamer
- VBBX
- Gaiman Gladiators
- XSET
- Dignitas
- Team Randuzzr
- Team Frostykz7
The promotional images of the Fortnite Esports World Cup often feature the Scoundrel and Outcast outfits. If you are interested in them, check the Fortnite Item Shop to see if they're currently available for purchase.
Check out the Fortnite Item Shop tomorrow to see what Epic Games decides to add to it.
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