The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the addition of Fortnite to the Olympic Esports Finals, with a special sharpshooting competition to take place on a Fortnite Creative Island.
to the Olympic Esports Finals, with a special sharpshooting competition to take place on a Fortnite Creative Island., according to an announcement from the International Olympic Committee . A unique sharpshooting competition will take place on a Fortnite Creative Island.
In a recent statement, the IOC said, “The addition of Fortnite to the Olympic Esports Series is part of our broader effort to foster esports and connect with the video game community. This peaceful competition with a physical equivalent aligns with our goals for the future of digital sports.” The Olympic Esports Week will feature the first live finals of the 2023 competition series, for which ticket sales have already started. Tickets for the tournament, which runs from June 22 to June 25, cost 10 SGD for a single day or 20 SGD for the competition’s three days, which start on June 23. There will be shooting contests inon June 24. Viewers can stream the events through Olympics.
There are currently nine video games in the Olympic Esports Series that closely match to real-world sports that are overseen by international federations. Just Dance, Gran Turismo racing, Zwift cycling, and web chess are all included in the mix. The new focus on esports comes following the 2021 Olympic Virtual Series, which featured five virtual sports.
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