Fortnite excludes Russian players from competitions with cash prizes

With an official announcement released a few hours ago, Epic Games makes it known that Russian pro-players will no longer be able to win cash prizes on Fortnite.

Russian gamers will be able to play Fortnite but not win cash prizes

After suspending the sales of its video games in Russia, Epic Games announces a new change in the management of tournaments that involve cash winnings. The novelty concerns the competitions of Fortnite, which Russian players will be able to access without however the possibility of winning cash prizes. The announcement arrives on the official website of the game and reads like this:

“As of March 11, 2022, Russia has been added to the list of countries whose players are unable to win cash prizes for Fortnite competitive events. Players residing in Russia will in any case be able to obtain rewards consisting of in-game cosmetic items. Those residing in Russian territory must complete a verification process for prizes related to previously concluded tournaments. They can claim their winnings from Epic’s payment provider no later than March 22, 2022. Prizes that are not claimed by March 22, 2022 will be suspended until Epic is allowed to re-make payments to players residing in Russia. . “

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