Fortnite Betting

Learn More About Fortnite Betting

Fortnite has taken the gaming world by storm, breaking both concurrent player and streaming viewership records – and even attracting world-renowned celebrities. Unlike other Battle Royale titles, action can get underway in the first few seconds of the match starting, meaning it’s an enjoyable watch from start to finish.

From fancy plays to impressive building battles, there’s a clear skill gap between those who are considered among the best and those who have just picked up the game. That means the game rewards those who are naturally talented and are willing to put hours in the game, meaning competition will undoubtedly become tight once the game officially gets underway as a competitive title.

Fortnite Gameplay Basics

Before you bet on Fortnite, it’s useful to understand how a game might unfold. The game can be played solo or in squads, which usually consist of four players, but duos and trios are also possible.

100 players, whether in squads or solo, are flown over an island with nothing but a pickaxe. As players fly over the island they can choose when to jump out and land. Players must then scavenge for weapons, potions and materials to help them on the mission to becoming the last survivor. Chests of weapons and other lootable items are spread out across the map but are more highly concentrated in cities, which makes these areas a high priority for players.

While landing in these locations gives players the highest chance of collecting the best loot and making kills, these areas are also have the highest chance of death. This means players must decide whether the loot is worth the risk, or if landing in safer areas with less equipment is the best option for them.

As the game progresses, a storm closes in over the island, which forces players to draw closer, as staying in the storm will deplete a player’s health. With this proximity comes more action and, in turn, more kills. Players are always shown where the safe area will be and have ample time to get there, but this warning does decrease as the game progresses, ramping up the tension.

Unlike other Battle Royale games, Fortnite allows players to build forts with wood, brick and metal they have collected around the map. These forts aid survival as they offer protection against incoming projectiles, and can be used to reach higher ground, giving an advantage over opponents. A player’s ability to build forts is almost as vital to Fortnite success as aiming weapons and dodging opponents.

Who to Back?

There are plenty of big names set to participate in the competitive esports scene, including Team SoloMid, Faze Clan and Fnatic. Cloud9 have even got three separate rosters to allow them to compete in multiple regions, so esports fans are in for some exciting action. However, bets on these big names aren’t necessarily the best option. You can look at bookies’ favourites and Fortnite leaderboards to see who’s on top, but the odds on these bets aren’t likely to offer the best payouts. Instead, you should keep an eye on the underdogs, monitoring their gameplay history and match statistics to recognise when they might pull it out of the bag.

Fortnite Meta

The Fortnite meta continues to evolve almost every week, as developer Epic Games pushes out update after update. With new weapons being introduced, there are different preferences and game-winning strategies adopted as time goes on. As long as the game is updated frequently, the game will be played in different ways and alternative methods of winning will be adopted. One thing’s for sure though: the best players seem to be able to adapt to each take on the meta.

Meta Evolution

As a relatively new game, Fortnite developers continue to experiment with additional features. These features include launch pads, which facilitate higher jumpers, and jetpacks which let players fly.  Developers have also experimented with game modes, such as teams of 50 vs 50, or maps with weapon restrictions, which would also impact how a Fortnite tournament might unfold.  As more features are added gameplay can develop, which could make the match you’re betting on much more exciting.

Fortnite Betting Season

As a result of there only being online tournaments with no official format or structure, you can’t place bets on Fortnite matches as of yet. If the title is to become an esport, like many expect it to, then betting will become an option sooner rather than later – esports is becoming as popular as many traditional sports, and with a game as popular of Fortnite, there’s no way bookies won’t want a piece of that pie.

Fortnite is yet to become a full-fledged esport, so there are no leagues, competitive seasons, or circuits running just yet.

Though, much like other Battle Royale titles, players are pushing for Fortnite to become a more competitive game so there’s a good chance of seasons and events coming into fruition in the near future.

International Fortnite Scene

At the moment, the competitive scene for Fortnite is young. As a result, there are only online tournaments being hosted at the moment – though storied organisations are flocking to the scene.

The likes of FaZe Clan and Team SoloMid have picked up a roster for the title, made up of American players, though there’s no limit on what nationality players can be since there’s no official competitive structure as of yet. The game has proven to be a worldwide phenomenon.