Is Fortnite going into the Olympics?

Fortnite, the popular online multiplayer game, has been included in the Olympic Esports Series lineup, marking a new chapter in the esports world, but it is not part of the traditional Olympic Games. The game’s inclusion in the Olympic Esports Finals is a significant step towards the recognition of esports as a legitimate sport, with eleven Fortnite players competing in the inaugural event from June 23-25 in Singapore.

Introduction to Esports in the Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been exploring the possibility of including esports in the Olympic Games for several years, and the inclusion of Fortnite in the Olympic Esports Series is a significant step towards this goal.

FAQs about Fortnite and the Olympics

General Questions

1. Is Fortnite going to the Olympics?: Fortnite has been included in the Olympic Esports Series lineup, but it is not part of the traditional Olympic Games.
2. What esports are being added to the Olympics?: The Olympic Esports Series includes games such as Tic Tac Bow, WBSC eBASEBALL: Power Pros, Chess.com, Zwift, Fortnite, JustDance, and Gran Turismo.
3. Who won the Fortnite Olympics?: Lucas ‘anon’ Malissa is the inaugural Olympic Esports Series winner in shooting after winning the ISSF Challenge featuring Fortnite.

Olympic Esports Series

4. Will esports be in the Olympics 2024?: Esports will not be part of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, but it may be included in future Olympic Games.
5. What are the 5 new sports for 2024 Olympics?: The new sports included in the 2024 Paris Olympics are breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing.
6. What sports are being removed from the Olympics 2024?: The disciplines of karate and baseball/softball have been dropped from the program since 2020.

Fortnite and Esports

7. Who has won the most money playing Fortnite?: Kyle Giersdorf, also known as Bugha, is the most successful Fortnite player in the United States based on prize money earnings.
8. Where can I watch Fortnite Olympics?: The thrilling finals action will be streamed globally on Olympics.com and Olympics social channels.
9. Is gaming a sport?: While playing a video game requires skill and some coordination, it does not incorporate enough physical aspects to be considered a traditional sport.

Future of Esports in the Olympics

10. Which game is not added in Olympics?: Cricket is not included in the Olympics, but it may be added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
11. What sports will be added to 2028 Olympics?: Five sports – cricket, squash, baseball-softball, lacrosse, and flag football – have been added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
12. Will Fortnite stay forever?: While Fortnite has lost some popularity, it is still a very popular game among younger gamers and will likely remain popular for the next few years.

Fortnite and Esports Industry

13. Is Fortnite leaving China?: Fortnite shut down in China on November 15, 2022, due to regulatory issues.
14. Is Fortnite still in esports?: Fortnite Esports was quiet during the pandemic, but it is back with the FNCS Majors and Global Championship in 2023.
15. How many people play Fortnite?: According to third-party sources, Fortnite has an average of 239 million monthly players and a peak of 15 million players in a day.