Epic Games has unveiled full details and lineup for the E3 Pro-Am celebrity Fortnite Battle Royale tournament, featuring big names from the world of gaming, sports and music.
The tournament is set for June 12th, and will feature 50 celebrities and 50 ‘pros’ according to the official announcement. It will be Epic Games’ first developer supported event. OKC Thunder superstar Paul George will rep the NBA in the tourney.
50 pros and 50 celebrities pair up to earn the ultimate Victory Royale — $3,000,000 in charity prize money that they will donate to their charity of choice. The winning duo will receive $1,000,000 in charity to split!
Chicago Bears breakout running back Tarik Cohen will also be participating.
10 more Celebrity Pro-Am duos! #FortniteE3
Left:@CDNThe3rd + @XavierWoodsPhD@MrMuselk + @Liam_J_McIntyre@jericho + @DILLONFRANCIS@NoahJ456 + @MadilynBailey@SypherPK + @TarikCohen
Next group next week!
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This very well could be more exciting than the NBA Finals. Can’t wait to see the results.