Fortnite tournament region lock has been officially removed

Fortnite tournament region lock has been officially removed. This is a huge change to these tournaments, as players can now change their regions and participate across events in all regions. Fortnite tournaments are one of the biggest attractions in the game, allowing players to compete in events and test their mettle against some of the best players in the world. Here's all that's known about this major change.

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Fortnite tournament region lock has been officially removed and it brings some major changes

Players can now change their region in tournaments

Fortnite just announced that players can now change their region when participating in Fortnite tournaments. This means that players can now choose which region they want to compete in, regardless of their account region.

This might grant a competitive advantage to those who decide to play in regions apart from their own in hopes of experiencing something different or perhaps enjoying an easier tournament run.

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What does this mean for the future of Fortnite tournaments?

Fortnite tournament region lock has been officially removed and players can now participate from and in any region (Image via Epic Games)

Fortnite has also stated that players can now switch their regions while in an active tournament. The best time to try this would be during the newly-announced Metallica cup.

This comes as a major change and a boon for many who face ping issues due to a lack of a server nearby or an issue with their particular region. Players are lauding this change and are celebrating how this will alter the way one can participate in the Fortnite tournaments.

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Fortnite players worldwide are hopeful that this change will benefit the way everyone engages with this popular tournament series in Fortnite and participate in ones like the Nick Eh 30 Icon Series Cup.